Individual Registration:
- BSCAI Member: $99
- Non-Member: $149
Company Registration (maximum of 15 registrants):
- BSCAI Member: $1,000
- Non-Member: $2,500
Session 1: Economic Outlook for 2027: Risks and Opportunities
Speaker: Jason Schenker, President of Prestige Economics® & Chairman of The Futurist Institute®
The economic landscape continues to evolve rapidly, creating new challenges new opportunities for building service contractors. Inflation, interest rates, labor availability, AI adoption, client expectations, and geopolitical developments are reshaping the business environment in ways that will directly impact profitability, growth, and strategic planning in 2027.
In this engaging and data-driven virtual update, economist and futurist Jason Schenker will provide his outlook for the U.S. and global economy, highlighting the key trends that will matter most for the commercial cleaning and facility services industry. Drawing on his internationally recognized forecasting expertise, Jason will examine the outlook for economic growth, inflation, employment, interest rates, financial markets, and business investment while exploring the implications of artificial intelligence, automation, supply chain developments, and global geopolitical risks.
Attendees will gain practical insights into how these macroeconomic forces are likely to influence labor markets, wage pressures, operating costs, contract pricing, capital investment, and customer demand. Most importantly, they'll leave with actionable strategies to navigate uncertainty, protect margins, and position their organizations for success in 2027 and beyond.
Session 2: Managing Cost Increases and Customer Conversations
Speaker: Jeff Findlay, Division Vice President, 4M Building Solutions
Wage pressures, inflation, and increasing prices for consumables continue to challenge profitability across the BSC industry. In this session, finance leaders will learn how to translate cost increases into data-driven customer conversations that preserve relationships while protecting margins. Discover best practices for presenting pricing adjustments, leveraging market benchmarks, and equipping operations teams with the financial insights needed to justify increases and demonstrate value.
Session 3: Technology, Efficiency, and ROI: Why Finance Needs a Seat at the Operations Table
Speakers: Scott Kay CPA, MBA, CEO, The Professional Group; Connor Haas, CBSE, Regional Manager, Merchants Building Maintenance, LLC; Fernando Cruz, MBA, CBSE, President and CEO, Dynamond Building Services; Jeremy Robert Bodary, VP of Operations, The Professional Group
From workforce management platforms and scheduling tools to business intelligence and ERP systems, technology investments can significantly impact operational performance and profitability. This session will explore how finance and operations can work together to evaluate technology decisions, measure return on investment, manage costs, and drive efficiencies across the organization. Learn how finance leaders can become strategic partners in technology planning rather than simply budget approvers.
Session 4: Capital Strategies for BSCs: Financing Growth in a Changing Interest Rate Environment
Speakers: Steve Mastin, Chief Financial Officer, 4M Building Solutions
Access to capital remains critical for growth, acquisitions, equipment purchases, and working capital needs. Join industry and financial experts as they discuss today's lending environment, the impact of interest rates on borrowing costs, and the financing options available to building service contractors. Attendees will also learn how to strengthen relationships with banking partners, prepare for financing conversations, and position their organizations for long-term financial success.
Thank you to the Virtual Finance Summit Planning Committee for this event:
- Scott Kay, CEO The Professional Group
- Scott Weintraub, CBSE, SMG Corporate Services
- Steve Mastin, CFO, 4M Building Solutions