2020 Annual Convention

NAFA Annual Convention | Clearwater, Florida | November 3 - 5

Join us in Clearwater, Florida!

Mark your calendar for the 2020 Annual Convention on the sun-drenched coast

Join us to learn about advanced topics in air filtration and business oriented subjects. Take a break, reconnect and recharge with industry professionals at our annual banquet and reception.

The program for the Annual Convention will be available soon, so mark your calendar for November 3 - 5.

New to St. Petersburg/Clearwater area? 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 Panfilo de Narvaez, a Spanish explorer, landed in the area.

Hernando de Soto followed in 1539, though de Soto is often 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 after 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 Pacific.