How the PMP Growth Summit comes together

This year marks the eighth Pest Management Professional (PMP) Growth Summit. Since 2017, leaders of pest control companies with revenue of $1 million or more spend two-and-a-half days at the Reunion Resort & Golf Club in Kissimmee, Fla. PMP welcomed 14 partner companies to help 33 attendees from 28 companies grow in 2025 and beyond.

The group networked with pest control colleagues and partner company representatives, shared their business and pest control knowledge, and learned from one another.

Here’s how the PMP Growth Summit comes together:

Day 1:

Registration

PMP Publisher Marty Whitford and Editor-in-Chief Heather Gooch welcome attendees to the Reunion Resort & Golf Club. Everyone receives a welcome packet with a brochure featuring the agenda and short biographies of fellow attendees. They also receive a personalized schedule for meetings held throughout the event.

Meet the partners presentations

PMP Growth Summit pest control company attendees gather in the ballroom, where PMP Publisher Marty Whitford welcomes them to the event. He shows a video from previous PMP Growth Summits, highlighting what they can expect from the event. Next, representatives from the 14 partner companies showcase their products and services in five-minute intervals. One by one, they share what attendees can expect to hear from them when they meet up over the following two days.

Welcome reception

The Eleven Restaurant features a rooftop swimming pool at the top of the Grande Tower of the Reunion Resort & Golf Club. That’s where attendees gather for a relaxing buffet dinner and drinks, courtesy of Control Solutions Inc. (CSI). It’s an opportunity to unwind after flying into Orlando — to catch up with old friends and connect with new ones.

Day 2:

Roundtable breakfast

A buffet breakfast in the ballroom, courtesy of Aprehend, allows attendees to engage in insightful discussions with their peers about pressing business issues at tables set up with moderators. A prepared list of questions keeps the conversations flowing.

Video interviews

PMP Senior Digital Specialist Joey Ciccolini meets with each pest control company leader in attendance to record their responses to prepared questions about themselves, their businesses and industry trends. Look for these videos on the PMP YouTube channel.

Partner meetings

Attendees have the opportunity to connect with partner companies in the privacy of a hotel suite, where they can ask questions, check out products, test-drive services and make connections that have the potential to boost revenue and attract and retain customers.

Golf outing and non-golfer luncheon

Conversations from the Partner Meetings continue during a scramble on the golf course designed by PGA legend Tom Watson. Beverage carts are courtesy of CSI. Although a thunderstorm briefly interrupts the game, nearly all golfers return to the course to finish once it’s safe to do so. Non-golfers are treated to lunch at the Reunion Resort & Golf Club restaurant, The Clubhouse.

Dinner reception

The evening comes to a close at the resort’s Seven Eagles Pool, where dinner and drinks, courtesy of J.T. Eaton, are served. Winners of the golf scramble are announced, and several attendees keep the competition going with a friendly game of cornhole.

Day 3:

Roundtable breakfast

The final day of the PMP Growth Summit gets off to an early start with a breakfast buffet in the ballroom, courtesy of PelGar USA, and time for more candid business discussions. Questions remain the same as the day before, featuring topics about bed bugs, customers, employees, marketing, obstacles and opportunities and rodents.

Partner meeting

After breakfast, pest control company leaders and partner company representatives meet in hotel suites for another round of learning and networking. The one-on-one meetings give attendees a chance to learn new ways to increase revenue.

Staff photo

The PMP Growth Summit is a success thanks to the efforts and experience of the PMP team. From left are Mike Joyce, Joey Ciccolini, Diane Sofranec, Marty Whitford, Tod McCloskey, Kevin Stoltman, Allison Blong and Heather Gooch.

Looking ahead

It’s not too early to see whether you are eligible to attend the 2026 PMP Growth Summit. Pest control company decision-makers are invited to apply now.