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Please help us thank Kevin Krull. A long-time subscriber to A2 Networking

We recently asked Kevin about his businesses, how he likes to give back to the community, and what referrals or introductions would be most beneficial to him.

What type of services does your business provide?

I own two complimentary franchises in the same industry: 1-800 Water Damage and Blue Kangaroo PACKOUTZ. Both specialize in helping commercial and residential clients recover and restore their property after disasters. Our expertise includes water restoration, fire restoration, mold remediation, trauma and smoke clean-up, contents restoration, and nationwide disaster response. We provide solutions for property owners facing interruptions to their daily operations due to disasters.

How do you like to give back to the community?

My wife and I prioritize supporting local businesses by dining and shopping locally whenever possible. We actively contribute to our local chamber of commerce, business associations, and several local charities. Additionally, we donate to larger charities that aid communities globally. Through our businesses, we also lend our expertise to assist organizations and individuals facing hardships due to disasters.

What referral introductions would be most beneficial to you?

We rely on referrals from plumbers, insurance agents, property managers, and contractors who often hear about emergencies first. We work with all insurance companies, accept private pay, offer free consultations for any loss, and provide free risk analysis inspections for Disaster Response Plans for commercial properties. Our mission: Restore What Matters Most.

Aug 12th-Sept 13th

United Way of Southeastern Michigan-Run United-Virtual Marathon Fundraiser, Registration Required

Monday, Aug 26th

A2Y Chamber Event Golf Outing 8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Monday, Aug 26th

SBA of Michigan-Small Group-A Look Ahead to 2025 11:30 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Tuesday, Aug 27th

SBA of Michigan-Process Improvement Essentials 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Tuesday, Aug 27th

SBA of Michigan-State of Michigan Contracting 101 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, Aug 28th

Saline Area Chamber of Commerce People’s Choice Awards 7:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. The Saline Fair-Building B, Registration Required

Thursday, Aug 29th

Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Late Lunch Thursday 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. Saline Fair Food Trucks at the Washtenaw County Fairgrounds, Registration Required

Thursday, Aug 29th

MSU Federal Credit Union-Entrepreneur Highlight-Branding Workshop with Michigan Creative 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

September 4th-8th

A2 Summer Festival-Craig Walsh’s Monuments 8:00 p.m.-Midnight Various Locations in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Wednesday, September 4th

Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Pierce Lake Golf Course, Registration Required

Wednesday, September 4th

Michigan SBDC-Boots to Business Reboot for Veterans 9:00a.m.-4:30p.m., Registration Required

Wednesday, September 4th

Ann Arbor Affinity Group-Empowering Tomorrow-The Enduring Relevance of Inforum 9:00a.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, September 4th

SBA of Michigan-Basic HR for the Small Business 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, September 4th

Builders and Remodelers Association of Ann Arbor Cook Out on the BRAG Patio 5:30-8:00 p.m. BRAG Office in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Thursday, September 5th

Your Professional Blueprint-Learn, Leverage, Succeed 5:30p.m.-8:00p.m. WCC of Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Friday, September 6th

Dr. Rob’s Leaders Connect-Ari Weinzweig-A Revolution of Dignity in the Twenty-First Century Workplace 8:00 a.m.-9:30a.m. Zingerman’s Roadhouse of Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Friday, September 6th

Clara’s Hope 2nd Annual Charity Golf Outing 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Tyrone Hills Golf Course in Fenton, Registration Required

Sunday, September 8th

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan- A Fall Evening Fundraiser, 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Linkner home in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Monday, September 9th

SBA of Michigan-Small Business-Big Success-Strategies and Techniques to Grow a Business, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Monday, September 9th

Michigan SBDC-Growing Your business Through Exporting, 11:00 a.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Tuesday, September 10th

Greater Ann Arbor SHRM Lunch Meeting (James Reid), 8:00a.m.-10:00a.m. Weber’s in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Tuesday, September 10th

SBA of Michigan-Partnering Event-Healthcare and Biotech Company Growth via M&A, Partnering & C-Level Consulting for Earlier-stage Businesses, 4:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Venue by 4M in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Tuesday, September 10th

2 on the 2’s-The Michigan Office of Defense & Aerospace Innovation’s Monthly Webinar, 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, September 11th

A2Y Chamber Coffee Connect, 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Oxford properties at 3923 Ranchero Dr. in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Wednesday, September 11th

Builders and Remodelers Association of Ann Arbor After Hours, 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Mothfire Brewing in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Friday, September 13th

Washtenaw Area Apartment Association Annual Golf Classic All Day, Timber Trace Golf Club in Pinckney, Registration Required

Friday, September 13th

A2Y Chamber-Headline Lunch-2024 Election Recap with Zoe Clark, 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m. Weber’s in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Sunday, September 15th Sponsorship Opportunities

Ele’s Place-Healing Hearts Family 5k Walk/Run Nonprofit Fundraiser, Registration Required

Tuesday, September 17th

Michigan SBDC-Get the SBDC Advantage for Your Business 12:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Tuesday, September 17th

SCORE’s 60th Anniversary Virtual Pitch Event-Product Pitches 2:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, September 18th

A2Y Chamber Early Edition 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Weber’s Inn, Registration Required

Wednesday, September 18th

Michigan SBDC-Ask the Experts-The Retailers 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, September 18th

Builders and Remodelers Association of Ann Arbor Networking Lunch 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ethan Allen in Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Wednesday, September 18th

SCORE’s 60th Anniversary Virtual Pitch Event: Service Pitches 4:30 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, September 19th

SCORE-The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Business Owner-Resale-Startup-or Franchise 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, September 19th

Michigan SBDC-Good to Great Concept 1:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, September 19th

New Enterprise Forum-Hiring Right-When and How to Hire Your Team and Advisors 5:00 p.m. NETSCOUT in Ann arbor, Registration Required

Thursday, September 19th

SCORE’s 60th Anniversary Virtual Pitch Event-Awards Ceremony 5:00 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Thursday, September 19th

SOS Community Services Road to Home Fundraiser 6:00 p.m. Eagle Crest Marriot in Ypsilanti, Registration Required

Sunday, September 22rd

Clara’s Hope Linden Brewing Company Fundraiser, 12:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Linden Brewing Company

Monday, September 23rd

Howell Area Chamber of Commerce-50th Annual Golf Classic All Day, Howell Michigan, Registration Required, Save the Date, Details to Come

Tuesday, September 24th

A2Y Chamber-Ypsi Tasty Grub Crawl 4:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Downtown Ypsilanti, Registration Required

Wednesday, September 25th

Michigan SBDC-Set up your LLC, EIN, Sales Tax, and BOI , 12:00 p.m. - 1 p.m. Webinar, Registration Required

Wednesday, September 25th

Fisher House Michigan-The Detroit Tigers-Military Appreciation and Fundraiser, 6:40 p.m. Comerica Park in Detroit, Registration Required

Thursday, September 26th

A2Y and Washtenaw Economic Club-Labor Market and Wage Trends, Registration Required, Save the Date, Details to Come

Thursday, October 3rd

Ypsilanti Community Schools Foundation Fundraiser 6p.m.-10p.m., Freighthouse in Ypsilanti, Registration Required, Fundraising Efforts Happening Now!

Sunday, October 6th

Catholic Social Services Brunching for a Cause 2024, 1:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Travis Pointe Country Club, Registration Required

Monday, October 7th Sponsorship Opportunities and Early Bird Pricing

Caerusnet & Crusaders Networking Annual Golf Networking Event, Northville Hills Golf Club, Registration Required, For Golfers and Non-Golfers

Thursday, October 10th

Saline Area Social Services 2024 Fall Fundraiser, 5:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Polo Fields Golf & Country Club, Registration Required

Monday, October 20th

Alzheimers Association-Walk to End Alzheimers, 10:00 a.m. Pioneer High School, Registration Required

October 23-25th

2024 MISHRM Conference, DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Registration Required

Tuesday, October 29th

Ele’s Place Heartstrings Fall Fundraising Events, 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Ele’s Place Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Wednesday, October 30th

A2Y Chamber WXW Forum Fierce and Fearless Save the Date, WCC of Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Monday, November 4th

Texas Roadhouse-Dine to Donate to Clara’s Hope, Texas Roadhouse in Fenton, Registration Required

Thursday, November 7th

Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw-Charity and Cheers, 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. LaFontaine INFINITI Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Friday, November 15th

Ronald McDonald House Charities Forks & Corks Fundraising Event, Barton Hills Country Club of Ann Arbor, Registration Required

Friday, December 13th

Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw Merry Mingling, 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Venue by 4M Ann Arbor, Registration Required