A Record-Breaking Connection: Copper Circle Reverse Trade Show Raises More Than $29,000 for Scholarships
What happens when you bring together nearly two dozen management companies, 25 supplier partners, a room full of energy, and a shared commitment to supporting education?
A whole lot of connection — and more than $29,000 raised for scholarships!
The 2026 Copper Circle Reverse Trade Show was an incredible success, bringing TAA management company and supplier members together for a fast-paced morning of networking, relationship-building, and five-minute “speed-date” sessions. The event gave supplier partners a unique opportunity to connect directly with decision-makers while giving management companies the chance to discover new products, services, and partners to support their communities.
But the real success of the day goes far beyond the conversations that happened around the tables.
More Than $29,000 for Education
Thanks to the incredible generosity and participation of everyone involved, the 2026 Reverse Trade Show raised more than $29,000 after expenses.
Every dollar will go directly toward the Copper Circle Scholarship Program, helping TAA members pursue professional development and education opportunities, including NAAEI credentials such as CAPS, CAM, CALP, and CAMT, Leadership Lyceum, CPO courses, and the AANC CONNECTed Conference.
That is something worth celebrating!
A Huge Thank You to Our Management Company Participants
We are incredibly grateful to the management companies who donated their time and participated in the Reverse Trade Show. Your willingness to open the door to new relationships and engage with our supplier community is what makes this event so valuable.
A special thank you to:
Apartment Dynamics • Asset Living • Bell Partners, Inc. • Bozzuto • Bryten Real Estate Partners • Camden Property Trust • Carter Haston • Drucker + Falk • Edward Rose & Sons • Greystar • Hawthorne Residential Partners, Inc. • Kane Residential • Morgan Properties • Northwood Ravin • PRG Real Estate • RPM Living • Sentinel Real Estate Corporation • Stolz Management • Willow Bridge • Zaremba Management Company • ZRS Management
Thank you for showing up, sharing your insight, and helping create meaningful connections throughout the morning.
25 Supplier Partners. One Big Impact.
The supplier community showed up in a BIG way, with all 25 available supplier spots selling out.
We couldn't have created the energy and excitement of the Reverse Trade Show without the companies who invested in the event — and in the future of our industry.
Thank you to our 2026 supplier partners:
AJET Plumbing & Services LLC • Brownlee Whitlow & Praet PLLC • BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC • Carousel Signs • Community Concierge Services • D&L Parts Company • Domuso • Duke Energy Multifamily Energy Efficiency Program • Elite Property Services • Google Fiber • Integrity Towing Solutions • Luxer One - Locker Solutions • Nexus Facility Solutions • Night Owl Companies, LLC • OCI Restoration • Odyssey Mechanical LLC • Patio Options • P&R Property Consulting • R1 Facility Services • Red Rhino Group, LLC • Renova One • Southern Shine NC • The Liberty Group • Three Brothers Hauling & Logistics • THS National
Your enthusiasm, flexibility, and willingness to make the morning fun made this event what it was. Most importantly, your participation helped turn business connections into scholarship dollars.
Keeping Everyone Refreshed
A special shout-out goes to our Refresh & Recharge Sponsors — Kustom US, Odyssey Mechanical LLC, and Satterfield Paving LLC!
Your support helped keep our attendees fueled, refreshed, and ready to make connections throughout the morning. Thank you for stepping up to support the event and Copper Circle's mission.
And Then There Were the Raffle Winners...
Of course, no Copper Circle event would be complete without a little excitement — and the raffle definitely delivered!
Congratulations to all of our raffle and grand-prize winners! From relaxing experiences and gift cards to a YETI cooler, wine tastings, and the incredible Bald Head Island getaway, there were plenty of reasons to keep those raffle tickets close.
Becki Hale | Relaxation Basket, Provided by Live Studiously
Chris Mayor | PocketAI Translator, Provided by Odyssey Mechanical
Latoya Patterson | Yeti Cooler, Provided by CTI Property Services
Shelbie Beato | $150 VISA Gift Card, Provided by Bell Partners
Bliss Chadwell | Winery Tour & Tasting, Provided JOLO Winery & Vineyards
Mark Phillips | Winery Tour & Tasting, Provided Rayson Winery & Vineyards
Mark Phillips | Kendra Scott Cubic Zirconia Necklace, Provided by Kendra Scott
Sydney Partin | $100 Sullivans Gift Card + Stanley Cup, Provided by Durcker + Falk
Selim Coppola | Bald Head Island Beach House, Provided by Kelly Goehl
And while the prizes were fun, every raffle ticket purchased helped support the Copper Circle scholarship program.
The Best Part? We Did It Together.
The Reverse Trade Show is about much more than five-minute conversations around a table. It is about creating opportunities to connect, build relationships, discover new possibilities, and invest in the future of our industry.
This year's event proved once again what is possible when our TAA community comes together with a shared purpose.
25 supplier partners. 21 management companies. Countless new connections. More than $29,000 for scholarships.
That's a pretty great morning.
Thank you to everyone who participated, sponsored, volunteered, donated, purchased raffle tickets, and helped make the 2026 Copper Circle Reverse Trade Show such a tremendous success.
We connected. We collaborated. We gave back. And we can't wait to do it again!
