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2021 Annual Convention
2021 NAFA Annual Convention | Clearwater, Florida | November 2 - 4
Join us in Clearwater, Florida!
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Registration is now open for the 2021 Annual Convention
Join us to learn about advanced topics in air ltration and business oriented subjects. Take a break, reconnect and recharge with industry professionals at our annual banquet and reception.
See page 4 for an overview of the program. Go to www.nafahq.org to register.
With 35 miles of white-sugar sands, foodie-approved dining options, a world-class arts scene and endless family-friendly fun, there's much to discover along the Gulf Coast.
History of Clearwater, Florida
Located in Pinellas County, Florida, on Tampa Bay, Clearwater has a long and interesting history going back thousands of years to its original inhabitants, the Tocobaga Indians. Spanish explorers were attracted to the area by the natural mineral springs. In 1528 Pan lo de Narvaez, a Spanish explorer, landed in the area. Hernando de Soto followed in 1539, though de Soto is o en credited with the “discovery” of the area. De Soto’s and his men were fascinated by the unspoiled beauty of the area and the mineral springs that the Tocobaga Indians used. Around 1835 the US Army built Fort Harrison to be used as an outpost during the Seminole Wars and during the American Civil War, Union gunboats repeatedly raided the city’s supplies. Clearwater was incorporated in 1891, and its popularity as a vacation destination grew a er railroad magnate Henry B. Plant built a sprawling Victorian resort in 1897. During World War II, Clearwater became a major training base for US troops destined for Europe and the Paci c.
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Bulk Up Your Writing Skills!
Want to be a published author?* Have you authored an air filtration blog or article that you’d like republished?
NAFA’s Air Media wants to hear from you!
Contact: nafa@nafahq.org
*You can earn 4 points toward your certi cation!
