VPMA Announces 19th Annual State Technical Meeting

The Virginia Pest Management Association (VPMA) announced its 19th annual State Technical Meeting, which takes place Nov. 12-14, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center (GRCC) in Richmond, Va.

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FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — The Virginia Pest Management Association (VPMA) announced its 19th annual State Technical Meeting, which takes place Nov. 12-14, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center (GRCC) in Richmond, Va. This year marks a new chapter for the conference, as the conference has been relocate to the GRCC to accommodate the continued growth.

"We selected the GRCC because it gives us ample room to grow this established meeting," said VPMA President John Reid. “The new November dates also reflect our commitment to offering valuable educational opportunities outside the busy pest control season and ahead of the personally hectic holiday season.”

Richmond, also known as RVA, was named by CNN Travel as America’s Best Town to Visit in 2024. VPMA invites all pest professionals to join us in RVA to experience all that America’s Best Town and the State Technical Meeting have to offer. The meeting will feature two full days of training. The first day will focus on business management, while the second will offer technical training with recertification credits. 

Additionally, a traditional exhibit hall will showcase the latest products and services from key industry suppliers. With over 30 vendors, pest professionals will get the answers to all of their product and service needs.  The exhibit hall will be anchored by VPMA's five Premier Sponsors: BASF, Corteva, Nisus, Syngenta, and WP Supply. 

Registration is now open at www.VAStateTechMeeting.com. Attendees are encouraged to secure their spots early for this premier event. Reid added, “If you are part of the pest management industry, you should attend the VPMA State Technical Meeting. It is that simple - if you own, manage, or work for a pest control company this meeting will help you grow your business, grow your team, grow your career, grow connections that will become invaluable resources, and provide you with an opportunity to grow your knowledge about the products and services our Vendor partners provide to grow your services!”