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title: "PIRTEK USA Partners with The Leaders Institute® and Heart of Florida United Way for Community Service Initiative at Annual Conference"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/2264b016-73e7-401e-84b9-5fa325414c81
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260512_pirtek_usa_partners_with_the_leaders_institute_and_heart_of_florida_united_.html
category: "Home Services"
industry: "Home Services"
published: 2026-05-12T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:11:26.421Z
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# PIRTEK USA Partners with The Leaders Institute® and Heart of Florida United Way for Community Service Initiative at Annual Conference

**TL;DR:** PIRTEK USA partnered with The Leaders Institute and Heart of Florida United Way for a community service initiative at its annual conference, collecting approximately 1,000 pounds of donated goods for local food assistance partners. The initiative reflects PIRTEK's commitment to service and community involvement.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-05-12. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260512_pirtek_usa_partners_with_the_leaders_institute_and_heart_of_florida_united_.html).*

## Story

During the event, PIRTEK franchise owners, operations managers, general managers, and Territory Sales Representatives (TSRs) participated in The Leaders Institute’s Ace Race® program, a fast-paced team-building activity in which participants constructed mini golf courses using non-perishable food items. At the conclusion of the event, approximately 1,000 pounds of donated goods were collected and provided to Heart of Florida United Way to support its network of local food assistance partners.

Heart of Florida United Way serves as a critical resource hub across Central Florida, connecting individuals and families with essential services including food assistance, housing support, healthcare, and financial stability programs. Through its 211 Network, the organization provides 24/7 access to trained specialists who guide individuals to the resources they need, helping strengthen communities and improve lives across the region.

“Our annual conference brings our entire network together, and it’s important that we use that time not only to grow our business, but to give back in a meaningful way,” said James Doyle, Chief Marketing Officer of PIRTEK USA and PIRTEK Canada. “Partnering with The Leaders Institute and Heart of Florida United Way allowed our team to come together, have some fun, and make a real impact for families in the Orlando community.”

The Ace Race® program is designed to foster teamwork, collaboration, and energy while supporting charitable causes. For PIRTEK, the initiative reflects the brand’s ongoing commitment to service both in the industries it supports and the communities it serves.

PIRTEK’s participation in this initiative underscores its core values of teamwork, service, and community involvement. With more than 200 locations across the United States, the brand continues to prioritize giving back through impactful partnerships and hands-on charitable efforts.

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## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Home Services (sector)
- partnership (topic)
- community service (topic)
- franchise conference (topic)
- PIRTEK USA (company)
- team building (topic)
- food donation (topic)
- James Doyle (person)
- The Leaders Institute (company)
- Heart of Florida United Way (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260512_pirtek_usa_partners_with_the_leaders_institute_and_heart_of_florida_united_.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/2264b016-73e7-401e-84b9-5fa325414c81).