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Educational Program & Trade Show January 15–17 | Indiana Convention Center Trade Show: January 16 & 17
www.IndianaGreenExpo.com
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B Y L S T R A I N I N G S Y S T E M
2018 Corporate SpoNSorS
Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive green industry event!
AdAPTING To ChANGE
The Indiana Green Expo is presented in partnership by the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association
and the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation.
4 Certification opportunities:- Advanced Residential Paver Technician (ARPT)- Segmental Retaining Walls Installer (SRWI)- Indiana Accredited horticulturist (IAh)- Pesticed Applicator Training (CoRE)
Spanish educational track returns!
3 Days of excellent education by experts in their field
2-Day trade Show Features: • NewProductShowcase• LunchattheTradeShowTue.,January16
Pre-purchase tickets and save!• LandscapeChallenge
The competition returns! Tuesday, January 16
Featured SpeakersJohn Ballard @jballard1
John graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1997 majoring in ornamental horticulture and Landscape design and a minoring
in Business Administration. he has managed golf courses in Knoxville, TN; Edwards, Co; and Pinehurst, NC before moving to Louisville and beginning work at Audubon Country Club. After working at Audubon for 18 years, he now brings this diverse experience to the University of Louisville Golf Club. Past president of the Kentucky Turfgrass Council, he currently serves on the board of directors for the Kentuckiana GCSA. he has been a member of the GCSAA since 1996 and received its highest ranking as CGCS in 2010.
dEan GravEs
Graves has a bachelor’s degree in agriculture/plant science from the University of delaware, where he played college golf. he also has a two-year turf management
certificate from Penn State and is one of only 1,700 active superintendents to earn the professional designation GCSAA Certified Golf Course Superintendent. Graves has been on the GCSAA Government Relations Committee and has served as the MAAGCS government relations director.
Pat JonEs @PatJonesTweets
For three decades, Pat Jones has been known for his insights into the golf and turf business and his candid, tell-it-like-it-is approach.
As publisher and editorial director of GIE Media’s Golf Course Industry magazine, Pat runs the leading independent publication in the business. he is a prolific writer, blogger and social media commentator and a frequent presenter at regional, national and international turf conferences. he was elected to the inaugural class of the Turf & ornamental Communicators Association hall of Fame in 2014.
Jack klEmEyEr @JackKlemeyer
Jack Klemeyer is a veteran business coach, consultant, and speaker. he is the founder of Grow Your Business Coaching; a company
specializing in helping solopreneurs and small business owners attract more clients, grow their business, and live the prosperous life they deserve! his experience and knowledge comes from his education and experience holding several leadership positions over a 12-year career with State Farm Insurance Companies after starting and running a successful insurance agency. he has been a student and practitioner of effective sales and communication for over 30 years.
andrEw koEsEr
As a faculty member within the Center for Landscape Conservation and Ecology (CLCE), dr. Andrew Koeser is charged with protecting and conserving Florida’s natural
resources by developing research-based, sustainable urban landscape practices. dr. Koeser works directly with arborists, landscapers, nursery growers, and urban foresters to both reduce the inputs and increase the ecological benefits associated with urban and residential greening.
Eduardo mEdIna
A trainer and a recruiter for davey Tree Expert since 2003, Eduardo started his caeer in arboriculture in 1986. he has been assisting the Mexican Arborist Association for the
last 15 years. he has dedicated most of his time to promoting arborist safety and growth to his Latino friends in Latin America and the USA. he had the opportunity to help in the translation of the Arborist Study Guide, Tree Worker Certification Study Guide, Safety Standards, and the Glossary of English-Spanish in Arboriculture Terms.
Josh PoPE @jpdivot
Josh is a University of Georgia graduate with 17 years of experi-ence in the golf course management industry. Starting his career doing
internships at Reynolds Plantation and Ridgewood Country Club, Josh worked under John Zimmers at oakmont Country Club and dick Bator at The International. After five years as an assistant at Pikewood National Golf Club, Josh became the Golf Course Superintendent of The old White TPC at The Greenbrier in october 2014.
ZanE raudEnBush @ZaneRaudenbush
dr. Zane Raudenbush is an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Turfgrass Management program at the ohio State University
Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster, ohio. Zane’s research program focuses on developing ecologically based weed management strategies for turfgrass systems, and enhancing the performance of plant health products by modifying application techniques and equipment.
kIm shEarEr
Kim Shearer is the Tree and Shrub Breeder at The Morton Arboretum. She completed her M.S. degree at oregon State University in horticul-ture with a concentration in Plant
Breeding and Genetics where she worked with dr. Ryan Contreras. In her role as breeder at Morton, Kim develops breeding strategies for improved trees and shrubs, conducts breeding research, focuses on native plant collecting, and manages the haerther Charitable Trust New Plant development Program.
colE thomPson @UNLTurfIPM
dr. Cole Thompson is an Assistant Professor and Extension Integrated Turfgrass Management Specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
his current research and extension interests are to further develop integrated turfgrass management strategies that reduce environmental risk by under-standing weed and disease ecology, encouraging input-limited management strategies, and further understanding consumer expectations.
stEPhEn tuckEr @StephenTucker7
Stephen Tucker is the Founder/CEo of the International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association (IGCEMA) and the Equipment
Manager at Tranquilo Golf Club @ Four Seasons in orlando, Florida. he has been in the turf equipment management business since 1999 and graduated from Lake City Community College where he serves on the Industry Advisory Committee. Stephen has given numerous education seminars around the world and also serves as an industry consultant.
FrEd whItFord
dr. Fred Whitford is the coordinator of Purdue Pesticide Programs of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service. he received a B.S. in wildlife management from Louisiana Tech
University, and an M.S. and Ph.d. in entomology from Iowa State University. he has written four books, more than 200 research, extension, or regulatory publications, and has delivered over 4,000 presentations to a wide array of audiences.
chrIs wIllIamson @turfinsects
dr. Chris Williamson is a Professor of Entomology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he is an extension/research entomologist
in urban landscape entomology including turfgrass (golf courses, lawns, athletic fields, and sod farms), ornamentals (nursery and landscape), Christmas trees, and greenhouses. he is an expert on invasive insect species education and management with a research focus on evaluating and developing insecticide management strategies.
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workshoP a January 15 & 16
AdvancedResidentialPaverTechnician(ARPT)CertificationCourse(2-daycourse)Andrew Harris, BelgardJanuary 15: 9:00 am – 5:00 pmJanuary 16: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Advanced Residential Paver Technician (ARPT) Course provides classroom based training in residential paver installations and covers some of the hottest topics in outdoor living space design and construction, specifically specialty applications such as raised and multi-level patios, fireplaces, fire pits, grills, outdoor kitchens, pool decks and permeable interlocking concrete pavement. It is recommended (but not required) that participants have completed the ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Course prior to attending this two-day course. A Residential Paver Technician designation can be earned by meeting additional requirements. There are 13 CE Credits offered by this course.
Workshops
workshoP c January 15
ManagingDifficultWeedsinTurfand theLandscapeAaron Patton and Kyle Daniel, Purdue University1:00 – 4:00 pm / CCh = 3a:1.0, 3b:3.0, 6:3.0, RT:3.0
This workshop will cover, in depth, the effective management of eight difficult to control weeds common in turf and landscape. We will cover their identification, biology, and their cultural and chemical control. Weeds covered will include: bermudagrass, Canada thistle, crabgrass, ground ivy, scouringrush, field horsetail, wild violet, and yellow nutsedge. This workshop will help you better understand how to develop a strategy to control these weeds. Partici-pants will receive a copy of the newly revised 2018 edition of “Turfgrass Weed Control for Professionals” full of color pictures covering the identification of 118 weed species.
workshoP B January 15
TheRippleEffect—HowtoGetandKeepYouEmployeesEngagedJack Klemeyer, Grow Your Business Coaching1:00 - 4:00 pm
To get people moving, all together, and in the same direction, you have to understand human behavior and motivation. In this popular workshop session from the Secrets of Successful Motivation and Engagement series, participants will get all the tools they need to understand and implement a cogent strategy to build unstoppable momentum with fully engaged team players. Included in the session are strategies and tactics that provide the basis of your leadership skills and how to effectively build a dynamic team. In this workshop, participants will learn …• Howbeliefsandattitudesarecreatedinthefirstplaceandhowsubtlechangesmakehugedifferences.• Aneffectivestrategyforconvertingun-resourcefulmindframesintoresourcefulwaysofthinking.• Howtoreadandunderstandthenaturalbehaviorstylespeopleexhibitandhowtousethatknowledgein
influencing and leading people.• UsingNeurolinguisticProgramming(NLP)strategiestorecognizelanguagepatternspeopleunknowinglyuse
every day that will allow you to have greater influence with them.• Asimplestrategytopreventleadersfrombeingsuckedintodramathatbehaviorandlanguagecancauseso
you can remain neutral and non-judgmental, therefore, in control of any situation.
For no-holds-barred, powerful information that you can employ immediately, you will want to be sure to take advantage of this exceptional learning opportunity.
workshoP d January 15
IndianaAccreditedHorticulturist(IAH) ReviewandExam Jim Messmer, Vincennes University, retired1:00 – 5:00 pm / CCh = 3a:1.0, RT:1.0 1:00 – 3:00 pm: IAH Review (additional fee) 3:00 – 5:00 pm: IAH Exam
As an educator and experienced IAh facilitator, Jim will aid you in preparing for the afternoon exam. There will be ample time for questions and individual attention. The review is also a great refresher for those already certified — earn IAh CEUs by attending.
Contact the INLA (800-443-7336) for program materials which are an additional fee.
workshoP E January 15
EffectivelyUtilizingComputerSoftwareinLandscapeDesigns David Barbarash, Purdue University1:00 – 4:00 pm
Are you losing sales based on your landscape design proposals? how would you like to increase your closing rate? With the multitude of landscape design software available, it can be a daunting task to determine the most effective method to present proposals to your clients. This workshop will allow the attendees to become familiar with available software and ask questions to an expert in landscape design software. This class is for novice and experts alike. Be sure to bring your laptop to the workshop so that you can actively participate with the discussions.
workshoP F January 15
ProfitableInsectControlinLawnsandLandscapes Doug Richmond, Purdue University and Chris Williamson, University of Wisconsin1:00 – 4:00 pm / CCh = 2:3.0, 3a:3.0, 3b:3.0, RT:3.0
This workshop will provide an overview of the most common insect pests of turf and popular ornamental plants. It will focus on detection, identification, and the development of reliable, cost effective pest management programs. Participants will share their ideas, receive feedback and work to improve their pest management operations.
WorkshoP h January 17
SegmentalRetainingWallsInstallerCourse–LevelI/BasicAustin Keay, Oberfields8:00 am - 4:00 pm
The one-day Segmental Retaining Wall (SRW) Installer Course teaches installers fundamental SRW installation guidelines, material and system component properties, soils and compaction, the effect of water, and site practices. The Certified SRW Installer (CSRWI) Program is also available to each candidate who completes the SRW Installer Course (or equivalent SRW-installation-related education) and passes a written examination is certified as a Certified SRW Installer (CSRWI). This credential is highly valued by consumers.
workshoP G January 16
PesticideApplicatorTraining(CORE)Fred Whitford, Office of Indiana State Chemist and Leo Reed, Purdue University 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Passing the CoRE examination is the first step in becoming certified to apply pesticides in Indiana. Exam covers pesticide formulations, applicator safety, environmental protection, label comprehension and laws pertaining to pesticide use. This exam is required to become a registered technician (RT) or for anyone who applies restricted use pesticides on their own farm property (PARP).
All registrations handled through The Extension Store, 765-494-6794. Registration: $60. Training manual: $30.
WorkshoP I January 17
BasicTurfTrainingQuincy Law, Kevin Jackson, and Glenn Hardebeck, Purdue University9:00 am - 3:00 pm / CCh = 3b:5.0, RT:4.0
A workshop designed for beginners in turf or for more experienced professionals who want a review on the basic foundations of turfgrass management. This workshop will cover the basics on plant growth, turfgrass establishment and cultural practices in the morning, and pest management and pesticide safety in the afternoon. A great workshop for the whole staff!
Lawn Care Track11:00 am – 12:00 pm LawnDiseasesandHowtoDiscussThemwith YourCustomers Rick Latin, Purdue University CCh= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 pm SuccessfulCalibrationandUseofRide-onSprayers Aaron Patton and Glenn Hardebeck, Purdue University CCh= 3b:1.0, 6:1.0, RT:1.0
2:00 – 3:00 pm UseStrategiesofInsecticidesforManagingWhiteGrubsinTurf Chris Williamson, University of Wisconsin CCh= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
3:00 – 4:00 pm HighQualityLawnswithReducedInputs Cale Bigelow, Purdue University CCh= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
Golf Track – Disaster Preparedness1:00 – 2:00 pm TreesandStorms–PreventingandRecovering fromDisasters Lindsey Purcell, Purdue University
2:00 – 3:00 pm BlownAway:HowtoPrepareForandDealWithTornadoDamage Kevin Custis, Chippendale Golf Club
3:00 – 4:00 pm SurvivingaNaturalDisasterasaGolfCourse Superintendent,FromDisaster,ToRebuild Josh Pope, The Old White TPC Course at the Greenbrier
4:00 – 5:00 pm DisastersAffectingIndiana:WhatItMeanstoGolfCourseManagement Steve Cain, Purdue University
Sports Turf Track1:00 – 2:00 pm UpdatingNaturalGrassFields Cale Bigelow, Purdue University, CCh= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
2:00 – 3:00 pm NotJustFootball:HostingNFLGamesandOther BigEvents Erik Harlow, Lucas Oil Stadium
3:00 – 4:00 pm MaintainingSafeSportsFields Quincy Law, Purdue University CCh= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
Landscape Installation and Maintenance8:15 – 9:15 am StateChemistOfficeUpdate Joe Becovitz, Office of Indiana State Chemist CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, 5:1.0, 6:1.0, 7:1.0, RT:1.0
9:15 – 9:30 am IndianaGreenExpoWelcome Kyle Daniel, Purdue University and Brian Franco, INLA
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Break for Trade Show
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 pm FactorsThatInfluenceHowWellChemicalsMix Fred Whitford, Purdue Pesticide Programs CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, 5:1.0, 6:1.0, 7:1.0, RT:1.0
2:00 – 3:00 pm NoInsects,NoDisease,SoWhatIsWrong? DiagnosingAbioticDisordersofPlants Kyle Daniel, Purdue University CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
3:00 – 4:00 pm oSHa-Safety pays Bradley Freeman, INSafe
4:00 – 5:00 pm UtilizingBiocharandMycorrhizalInoculantsinEstablishingLandscapePlants Lori Hoagland, Purdue University
Tuesday,January16
Hardscape Track2:00 – 3:00 pm WhattheHardscapeIndustryNeeds,toKnowAbouttheSilicaGuidelines TBA
3:00 – 4:00 pm Hardscape tips and trends for 2018 TBA
4:00 – 5:00 pm Hardscape tips and trends for 2018 TBA
Landscape Design Track2:00 – 3:00 pm DesigningwithPollinatorsinMind Melinda Appold, Purdue University CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
3:00 – 4:00 pm DiscoveringCulturalLandscapes Sean Rotar, Purdue University
Vegetation Management1:00 – 2:00 pm Bareground–ChoosingtheCorrectHerbicideProgram Greg Ressler, Red River Specialties CCh= 6:1.0, RT:1.0
2:00 – 3:00 pm EndangeredSpecies,Pollinators,Vegetation Management,andYou Matt Kraushar, Indiana Department of Transportation CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 6:1.0, RT:1.0
3:00 – 4:00 pm NotYourAverageWeed:ManagingCanadaThistle Aaron Patton, Purdue University CCh= 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, 6:1.0, RT:1.0
4:00 – 5:00 pm AquaticInvasions:CurrentandNewInvasiveThreatstoIndianaWaterways Leif Willey, SePRO Corporation CCh= 5:1.0, RT:1.0
Opening Turf Session8:30-10:00 am PurdueUniversityResearchandProgramUpdateAaron Patton, Cale Bigelow, Rick Latin, Doug Richmond, and Yiwei Jiang, Purdue University CCh= 3b:1.5, 6:0.25, RT:1.5
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Trade Show open
Plant Materials Track2:00 – 3:00 pm NativePlantsforPollinators Natalie Marinova, Eco Logic, LLC
3:00 – 4:00 pm TreeSelectionforLife Lindsey Purcell, Purdue University
4:00 – 5:00 pm ThePurdueArboretum:AnOutdoorClassroom for all Paul Siciliano, Purdue University
Spanish Track8:00 – 9:00 am ¡Seguridad,delamejormanera!/Safety the best way! Eduardo Medina, Davey Tree
9:00 – 10:00 am Diagnósticodeproblemasdeplantas/DiagnosingPlantProblems Jorge Diaz, Purdue University, CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
10:00 – 12:00 am Break for Trade Show
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 pm Informaciónesencialsobreelcrecimientodeplantasysucultivo/Essentialsofplantgrowthandhowtoplantthem Mariam Valladares, Purdue University CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
2:00 – 3:00 pm Los7pasosparaconstruirunaplaneaciónestratégicaensunegocio/The7stepstobuildthestrategicplanningforyourbusiness Ariana Torres, Purdue University
3:00 – 4:00 pm Lospeoresinsectosyenfermedadesdel2017yquéesperarparael2018/WorstInsectandDiseaseProblemsof2017andwhattoexpectfor2018 Cliff Sadof, Purdue University, CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
TRADESHOWHOURSTODAY:10:00AM-5:00PM
LunchattheTradeShowSave time, stay warm, and don’t miss a
moment of the trade show!
Pre-purchase your tickets and save $5.
$15 pre-purchased with registration $20 thereafter
tuEsday’s sPEcIal EvEnts
Brian Chalifoux
WorkshopG:PesticideApplicatorTraining(CORE) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
WorkshopA(day2):AdvancedResidentialPaverTechnician(ARPT)CertificationCourse 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
trade Show opens today! 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Hall D Special ribbon cutting opening ceremony at 10:00 am.
INLAScholarshipSilentAuction 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Trade Show Floor
6thAnnualLandscapeChallenge 10:30 am – 2:30 pm, Trade Show Floor
TRADESHOWHOURSTODAY:10:00AM-5:00PM
tuesday January16 lawn carE GolF sPorts
turFPlant
matErIalInstallatIon maIntEnancE
landscaPE dEsIGn
sPanIsh track hardscaPE vEGEtatIon
mGmt
8:00–8:30 am l ¡Seguridad, de la mejor
manera!8:30–9:00 am
OPENINGTURFSESSIOINSPurdue University Research & Program Update
9:00–9:30 amIGE Welcome diagnóstico de
problemas de plantas9:30–10:00 am
10:00–10:30 am
10:30–11:00 am
11:00–11:30 am Lawn diseases/how to discuss with Customers11:30 am–12 pm
12:00–12:30 pm LunchattheTradeShow Save time, stay warm and don’t miss a moment of the trade show! $15 pre-purchased with registration / $20 thereafter
12:30–1:00 pm
1:00–1:30 pm Calibration & Use of Ride-on
Sprayers
Trees & Storms/Recovering from
disasters
Updating Natural Grass
Fields
Native Plants for Pollinators
Factors Influencing how Well
Chemicals Mix
designing with Pollinators
in Mind
Información esencial sobre el crecimiento de
plantas y su cultivo
What Industry Needs to Know
about Silica Guidelines
Bareground: Choosing Correct
herbicide Program1:30–2:00 pm
2:00–2:30 pm Use Strategies of Insecticides for
Managing White Grubs in Turf
how To Prepare and deal with
Tornado damage
Not Just Football: hosting NFL and other Big Events
Tree Selection for Life
diagnosing Abiotic disorders
of Plants
discovering Cultural
Landscapes
Los 7 pasos para construir
una planeación estratégica en su
negocio
hardscape Trips and Trends
for 2018
Endangered Species,
Pollinators, Vegetaion Mgmt2:30–3:00 pm
3:00–3:30 pm high Quality Lawns with
Reduced Imputs
Surviving Natural disasters as Golf
Course Super
Maintaining Safe Sports Fields
The Purdue Arboretum:
outdoor Classroom for All
oShA-Safety Pays
Los peores insectos y enfermedades del 2017 y qué esperar
para el 2018
hardscape Trips and Trends
for 2018
Managing Canadian
Thistle3:30–4:00 pm
4:00–4:30 pm disasters Affecting Indiana
Utilizing Biochar and Mycorrhizal
Inoculants
Aquatic Invasions: Current & New
to Indiana4:30–5:00 pm
State Chemist office Update
LunchattheTradeShow•12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch will be available at the Trade Show on Tuesday for $15 pre-purchased with registration / $20 thereafter.Save time, stay warm and don’t miss a moment of the trade show!
MRTFAnnualMeeting+AwardsCeremony 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Westin Hotel Join us for the presentation of scholarship and other MRTF announcements. We will honor Brian Chalifoux with the 2017 MRTF distinguished Service Award.
INLAAnnualMeeting+AwardsReception 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Convention Center Features landscape and special achievement awards. A don’t miss event for INLA members! Landscape Challenge Winner announced PLUS an auction of challenge product.
2018TradeShowOpeningCeremony(10:00 am) Ribbon cutting with Fred Whitford and sponsors opens the Indiana Green Expo 2018 Trade Show. Visit with new and familiar vendors plus check out the New Product Showcase, the Landscape Challenge, and more. Trade Show open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, hall d
Wednesday,January17Northern Golf Track1:00 – 2:00 pm Lessonsfrom30WeirdYearsintheTurfBusiness Pat Jones, Golf Course Industry
2:00 – 3:00 pm Appreciation:TheKeytoSuccess Dean Graves, Chevy Chase Club
3:00 – 4:00 pm Current topics in turf Disease Control Rick Latin, Purdue University CCh= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
Plant Materials Track8:00 – 9:00 am TreeswithaPast!HeritageTrees,HistoricalTrees,andJustPlainWeirdTrees! Jud Scott, Vine and Branch
9:00 – 10:00 am Break
10:00 – 11:00 am CollectionsManagementandDevelopmentatTheMortonArboretum Matt Lobdell, Morton Arboretum
11:00 am – 12:00 pm GrowingaGreenerWorldwithChicagolandGrows Kim Shearer, Morton Arboretum
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
2:00 – 3:00 pm OrnamentalPlantGermplasmCenter:AGeneBankfor Flowers Pablo Jourdan, Ohio State University
3:00 – 4:00 pm TheSoutheasternU.S.andtheSouthCaucasus: PlantExplorationforIntroductionandConservation Matt Lobdell, Morton Arboretum
Equipment Technician Track8:00 – 9:00 am ManagingYourFleetinaToughEconomy Stephen Tucker, Tucker Equipment Management
9:00 – 10:00 am ImprovedEquipmentReliabilitywithFuel Treatments,Greases,andLubricants Kevin McWilliams, Lucas Oil
10:00 – 11:00 am CuttingUnits101 Stephen Tucker, Tucker Equipment Management
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Break
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 pm TheImportanceofBoltIdentificationand torque-tension in Fasteners Mike Connaughton, Fastenal
2:00 – 3:00 pm KeepItConnected:ChainandHookRatings andTrailering Fred Whitford, Purdue University
Lawn Care Track8:00 – 8:45 am TheBenefitsofTurfgrassandItsManagement: What the Science Says Quincy Law, Purdue University, CCh= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
8:45 – 9:30 am TheArtofCommunication Dean Graves, Chevy Chase Club
9:30 – 10:00 am Break
10:00 – 11:00 am LawnInsectPestsof2017 Doug Richmond, Purdue University CCh= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
11:00 am – 12:00 pm MixingChemicals:StepstoEnsureCompatibility andEffectiveness Fred Whitford, Purdue University CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, 5:1.0, 6:1.0, 7:1.0, RT:1.0
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 pm MaximizingSpringBroadleafWeedControl Zane Raudenbush, The Ohio State University, Agricultural Technical Institute, CCh= 3b:1.0, 6:1.0, RT:1.0
2:00 – 3:00 pm WhattoDoAboutRoughBluegrassandAnnualBluegrassintheLawn? Cole Thompson, University of Nebraska CCh= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
3:00 – 4:00 pm UpdatefromtheIndianaStateChemist’sOffice Joe Becovitz, Office of the Indiana State Chemist CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, 5:1.0, 6:1.0, 7:1.0, RT:1.0
Golf Track8:00 – 9:00 am AerationandTopdressing:WhatWeAreSeeingAroundtheRegion Zach Nicoludis, United States Golf Association CCh= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
9:00 – 10:00 am TheGood,theBadandtheUglyofGolfin2017 Pat Jones, Golf Course Industry
10:00 – 11:00 am WhattoDoAboutRoughBluegrassontheCourse? Cole Thompson, University of Nebraska CCh= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
11:00 am – 12:00 pm NewInsightsonControllingMoss Zane Raudenbush, The Ohio State University, Agricultural Technical Institute, CCh= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
Southern Golf Track1:00 – 2:00 pm HowtoSaveMoneyLeasing/PurchasingEquipmentFleets Stephen Tucker, Tucker Equipment Management
2:00 – 3:00 pm Training,MotivatingandBuildingaQualityCrew John Ballard, University of Louisville Golf Club
3:00 – 4:00 pm IdentifyingandManagingNewSedgesonIndianaGolfCourses Aaron Patton, Purdue University CCh= 3b:1.0, 6:1.0, RT:1.0
Sports Turf Track8:00 – 9:00 am CanWeUseIPMinAthleticFields? Cole Thompson, University of Nebraska CCh= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
9:00 – 10:00 am SprayerCalibrationandRateControllers:ASimpleApproachtoImprovePerformance Zane Raudenbush, The Ohio State University, Agricultural Technical Institute CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, 5:1.0, 6:1.0, 7:1.0, RT:1.0
10:00 – 11:00 am UpdatefromtheIndianaStateChemist’sOffice Joe Becovitz, Office of the Indiana State Chemist CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, 5:1.0, 6:1.0, 7:1.0, RT:1.0
Landscape Installation and Maintenance8:00 – 9:00 am CombatingInvasivePlants Phil Oser, Eco Logic, LLC CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, 5:1.0, 6:1.0, RT:1.0
9:00 – 10:00 am PurduePlantandPestDiagnosticLab(PPDL):2017‘Hot’Topics Gail Ruhl, Purdue University CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, 5:1.0, 6:1.0, RT:1.0
10:00 – 11:00 am HowGreenAreTrees?EnvironmentalCostsandBenefitsfromSeedtoChipper Andrew Koeser, University of Florida
11:00 am – 12:00 pm PlantHealthfromtheBottomUp:RootDiseasesofLandscapePlants Tom Creswell, Purdue University CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 pm TheStateoftheIndustry Kyle Daniel, Purdue University and Rick Haggard, Indiana Nursery & Landscape Association
2:00 – 3:00 pm RemoveorRetain?ImpactsofWireBasketRemovalonTreeSurvivalandStability Andrew Koeser, University of Florida
3:00 – 4:00 pm IdentificationandControlofWhite-tailed DeerDamage Brian MacGowan, Purdue University CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
Irrigation8:00 – 9:00 am StrategiesforReducingSupplementalIrrigationinTurf:AnIntegratedApproach Jada Powlen and David Flores, Purdue University CCh= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
9:00 – 10:00 am GolfIrrigationTroubleshooting Jim Held, Automatic Supply
10:00 – 11:00 am ResidentialIrrigationTroubleshooting Jim Held, Automatic Supply
TRADESHOWHOURSTODAY:9:00AM-1:00PM
Production Track8:00 – 9:00 am PropagationofNativePlants Natalie Marinova, Eco Logic, LLC
9:00 – 10:00 am ABalancedDiet:FertilizingNurseryCrops Kyle Daniel, Purdue University
10:00 – 11:00 am FieldWatch—AVoluntaryRegistrytoFacilitate CommunicationswithBeekeepers Bob Walters, FieldWatch CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 6:1.0, RT:1.0
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch
2:00 – 3:00 pm UpdatefromtheIDNR Megan Abraham, Indiana Department of Natural Resources CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
3:00 – 4:00 pm BadBugsof2017andHowtoPreparefor2018? Cliff Sadof, Purdue University CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
Tree Care Track8:00 – 9:00 am Trees:EvolvingCharacters/Arbor-care:GrowingCosts,Jeff Ling, Arborwise, Ltd.
9:00 – 10:00 am Diagnostics:YouGetWhatYouTestFor Lindsey Purcell, Purdue University CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
10:00 – 11:00 am Wilt,Blight,Scorch,Canker:OakDiseaseUpdate2017 Gail Ruhl and Tom Creswell, Purdue University CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
11:00 am – 12:00 pm ThePitfallsofNotPreservingTreesDuring Construction! Jud Scott, Vine and Branch
12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch
2:00 – 3:00 pm What’sKillingOurTrees?TheTop5Revealed Lindsey Purcell, Purdue University CCh= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
3:00 – 4:00 pm FollowtheWater,Usingi-TreeModelingTechnologiestoPromoteTreePlantingandRegularMaintenance Carrie Tauscher, IDNR
Business and Marketing8:00 – 9:00 am KeystoUsingQuickBooksforProfits,Niches, andMarketing Monica Muir, Muir and Associates, LLC
9:00 – 10:00 am AdvancedInfluenceandSalesStrategies Jack Klemeyer, Grow Your Business Coaching
10:00 – 11:00 am BusinessandMarketingPracticesofU.S. LandscapeFirms Ariana Torres, Purdue University
11:00 – 11:30 am ElectronicPaymentTrendsandRiskManagement Nader Saweeres, Service First Processing
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Lunch
2:00 – 3:00 pm CoveringtheLandscape–TaxandAccountingUpdate Chris Cobbins, Cox and Company
3:00 – 4:00 pm 5StepstoIncreasingYourProfitability withQuickBooks Monica Muir, Muir and Associates, LLC
TRADESHOWHOURSTODAY:9:00AM-1:00PM
Wednesday January17
lawn carE GolF sPorts
turFPlant
matErIalInstallatIon maIntEnancE trEE carE EquIPmEnt
tEchnIcIan ProductIon BusInEss/ markEtInG IrrIGatIon
8:00–8:30 am BenefitsofTurfgrass/Managment
the art of Communication
Aeration and Topdressing
Can We Use IPM in Athletic
Fields?
Trees with a Past! heritage,
historical, and Weird
Combatting Invasive Plants
Trees: Evolving Characters / Arbor-care:
Growing Costs
Managing Your Fleet in a Tough
Economy
Propagation of Native Plants
Keys to Using QuickBooks for Profits, Niches, and Marketing
Strategies for Reducing Supplemental
Irrigation8:30–9:00 am
9:00–9:30 am The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Golf in 2017
Sprayer Callibrations and Rate Controllers
PPdL 2017 “hot” Topics
diagnostics: You Get What You
Test For
Improved Equipment
Reliability — Fuel Treatments, ...
A Balanced diet: Fertilizing Nursery
Crops
Advanced Influence and
Sales Strategies
Golf Irrigation
Troubleshooting9:30–10:00 am
10:00–10:30 amLawn Insect Pests of 2017
What To do About Rough
Bluegrass?
Indiana State Chemist office
Update
Collections Mgmt & development
at Morton Arboretum
how Green Are Trees?
oak disease Update 2017
Cutting Units 101
FieldWatch — Voluntary
Registry for Beekeepers
Business & Marketing Practices of
Landscape Firms
Residential Irrigation
Troubleshooting10:30–11:00 am
11:00–11:30 amMixing
Chemicals
New Insights on Controlling
Moss
Growing a Greener World
with Chicagoland Grows
Root diseases of Landscape
Plants
Pitfalls of Not Preserving Trees
during Construction!
Electronic Payment Trends
11:30am–12 pm
12:00–12:30 pm
12:30–1:00 pm •••TradeShowClosesat1:00pm•••
northErn GolF
southErn GolF
1:00–1:30 pm Maximizing Spring Broadleaf
Weed Control
Lessons from 30 Weird Years in Turf Business
how To Save Money Leasing/
Equipment Fleets
The State of the Industry
he Importance of Bolt Identification
and Torque-Tension in Fasteners
1:30–2:00 pm
2:00–2:30 pm What To do About Rough and Annual
Bluegrass?
Appreciation: The Key to Success
Training, Motivating &
Building a Quality Crew
ornamental Plant Germplasm Center
Remove or Retain? Impact of Wire Baskets on Tree
Survival
What’s Killing our Trees? The Top 5 Revealed
Chain and hook Ratings and Trailering
Update from the IdNR
Covering the Landscape – Tax and Accounting
Update2:30–3:00 pm
3:00–3:30 pm Indiana State Chemist office
Update
Current Topics in Turf disease
Control
Identifying & Managing New
Sedges – Indiana Golf Courses
The Southeastern U.S. and the
South Caucasus
Identification & Control of
White-taled deer damage
Follow the Water – Using
i-Tree Modeling Technologies
Bad Bugs of 2017 and
how to Prepare for 2018?
5 Steps to Increasing Your
Profitability with QuickBooks3:30–4:00 pm
Acorn Farms .................................614-891-9348
Advanced Turf Solutions / J&d Turf .................................................... 317-842-1088
Ameri-Turf .................................... 765-378-0256
Automatic Supply ........................317-697-2474
Bayer .............................................630-945-2123
Belgard .......................................... 317-281-4275
Blue Grass Farms of Indiana ......765-649-1012
Brehob Nurseries ......................... 317-783-3233
Caudill Seed ..................................812-701-9032
Cherokee Manufacturing ............616-384-2431
CISCo Companies, The ................317-357-7013
Contree Sprayer & Equipment ...920-356-0121
doW AgroSciences .......................317-727-2241
dura Products ............................. 855-502-3872
Eason horticultural Resources .. 859-578-3535
Eby’s Evergreen Plantation ........ 574-848-4520
Eco Logic ........................................812-876-7711
Equipment Tracking Solutions ..248-363-3257
Finn All Seasons ...........................513-881-4580
Forrest Keeling Nursery ..............573-898-5571
Grasshopper Company .............. 620-345-8621
Greenius by LS Training ............. 877-482-2323
Greenleaf Nursery Company .....918-457-2304
harrell’s LLC ................................ 863-687-2774
hortech......................................... 800-875-1392
hortica .......................................... 800-851-7740
IdNR, div of Entomology & Plant Pathology ..........................317-232-4189
Indiana 811 ................................... 317-893-1404
Indiana Mulch & Stone LLC ........317-638-8334
Kankakee Nursery Co. ................815-937-9358
LaCrosse Seed .............................608-783-9560
LaPorte County Nursery .............219-785-2891
M.J. Schuetz Insurance Services ......................................317-548-3937
Mid-State Truck Equipment, Inc .317-849-4903
Midwest Groundcovers ...............847-742-1790
Millcreek Gardens LLC ................740-666-7125
Northland Farms LLC ..................800-253-1812
Pennington ...................................513-490-0726
Perennials Plus ............................. 317-867-5504
Plant & Pest diagnostic Lab ....... 765-494-4641
Price Nurseries, Inc ..................... 574-936-4459
Pro/Angle Bunker Sand ............. 440-343-1047
Pro-Ap By Frick Services ............ 630-740-0677
Reading Rock, Inc.........................513-874-2345
Seal Smart LLC .............................417-235-4227
Shade Trees Unlimited ...............260-248-2733
Siteone Landscape Supply ......... 317-770-8950
Snider Recreation, Inc ................. 440-877-9151
Studebaker................................... 937-405-5588
Syngenta ........................................317-431-3318
Target Specialty Products .............317-471-8309
Tenbarge Seed Co Inc ................. 812-768-6157
Tiffany Lawn & Garden Supply ...317-654-5105
Twixwood Nursery .........................269-71-7408
Unilock ..........................................630-892-9191
Walters Gardens / National Nursery Products 309-258-1630
Wehrkamp Enterprises................419-305-3784
West Side Tractor Sales ................317-544-3411
Winding Creek Nursery ..............269-838-4813
Woody Warehouse Nursery .......317-994-5487
Trade Show ScheduleSETUP
Monday,January1510:00 am – 5:00 pm
Late arrivals must register with IGE office (317-889-2382) prior to move in.
Tuesday,January16 6:30 am – 9:00 am
SHOWHOURSTuesday,January16 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday,January179:00 am – 1:00 pm
ExHIBITORMOVEOUTWednesday,January17
1:00 – 8:00 pm
BlueGrassFarms ofIndiana,Inc.
www.bluegrassfarms.net
Corporate Sponsors Conference Hotel WestinIndianapolis
241 W. Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-262-8100• Reservationsareavailableonlineat:
https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=17100 35925&key=2B6AC4EE
• Ifcontactingthehoteldirectly,askforthe “Indiana Green Expo rate.”
• Rate:$109single/double;$125t;$135q plus estimated taxes of 17%; early departure fees may apply
• ReservationDeadline:5:00pm,12/15/17
Staying at the IGE Headquarter Hotel is important to the success of the overall event and each
participating not-for-profit organization.
Parking• StreetMetersareavailableupto2hours
for $2. Meters now take credit cards, however they have new restrictions.
• Orvisitthefollowingwebsitesfordown-town parking maps. Parking prices vary from $10 to $26 per day. Websites: www.visitindy.com or www.icclos.com
ConferenceLocationIndiana Convention Center — hall d100 South Capitol, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Maps & directions visit www.icclos.com
exhibitors
B Y L S T R A I N I N G S Y S T E M
Greenius
www.gogreenius.com
BrehobNursery,Inc. www.brehobnursery.com
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Workshop A: Advanced Residential Paver Technician (ARPT) Certification Course (Mon. & Tue.) * $315 $350 $315 $350
Workshop B: The Ripple Effect — how to Get and Keep Your Employees Engaged (Mon. pm) $70 $100 $80 $110
Workshop C: Managing difficult Weeds in Turf and the Landscape (Mon. pm) $70 $100 $80 $110
Workshop d: Indiana Accredited horticulturalist (IAh) Review and IAh Exam (Mon. pm) ** + $30 $50 $30 $50
Workshop E: Effectively Utilizing Computer Software in Landscape designs (Mon. pm) $70 $100 $80 $110
Workshop F: Profitable Insect Control in Lawns and Landscapes (Mon. pm) $70 $100 $80 $110
Workshop G: Pesticide Applicator Training (CoRE) (Tue.) *** + (Must register through The Education Store @ 765-494-6794)
Workshop h: Segmental Retaining Walls Installer Course – Level I/Basic (Wed.) $200 $230 $200 $230
Workshop I: Basic Turf Training (Wed.) $70 $100 $80 $110
TRADESHOWONLYPASSES — First 4 people are $30/ea, the 5th+ are $20/ea. (only applies if all are from the same company)
$30 $30
LunchatTuesday’sTradeShow (save $5 now — $20 on site) $15 $15
INLA Reception (Wed., 5:00 pm, Convention Center) FREE! RSVP here
MRTF Reception (Wed., 5:00 pm, Westin) FREE! RSVP here
INLA Membership — complete application on back of this page see chart on back
MRTF Membership — complete application on back of this page $160
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If for any reason you are unable to attend, all registration fees will be considered a donation to the MRTF and INLA, not-for-profit organizations.
* Workshop A is a two-day advanced ICPI course — January 15 & 16. ** Contact INLA office for certification program registrations at an additional cost — 800-443-7336.*** You must register through The Education Store @ 765-494-6794.+ You will not be registered for these workshops unless you call the phone numbers as directed above.
EARLYBIRDregistrationdeadline: December11,2017 PRE-REGISTRATIONMaileddeadline: December20,2017 PRE-REGISTRATION onlinedeadline: December31,2017 Must be postmarked by thes dates to receive reduced rates.
Ratesafterdeadlinesabove: Members:$175/Nonmember:$230
ORpay by Credit Card:Visa, Mastercard, discover and American Express are accepted at https://www.regonline.com/2018indianagreenexpo
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SAVEWITHTHENEWEARLYBIRDREGISTRATION
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INDIANANURSERYANDLANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION(INLA)MEMBERSHIP
Signupmycompanyfor:_____ ActiveMember: Any individual, partnership or corporation engaged in
a business or profession closely allied to the nursery industry or who is actively engaged in a wholesale/retail nursery business or actively engaged in a landscape/maintenance business who majority of business is nursery related within the state of Indiana. (See fee chart below.)
_____ AssociateMember: Any individual, partnership or corporation engaged in a business or profession closely allied to the nursery industry or any indi-vidual, partnership or corporation based outside the state of Indiana who is engaged in the nursery industry. $175.00
_____ AffiliateMember:Any individual who is not directly engaged in the nursery industry but who holds a position in education, research, literature, public office or civil service or community group engaged in horticulture activities or any retired active members. $55.00
ActiveMemberScheduleofDues(Based on the volume of business done in the previous year.)Class A .........$1,000,000 plus ............................ $340.00Class B .........$500,000 to $1,000,000 .............. $275.00Class C .........$250,000 to $500,000 ................. $210.00Class d .........$0 to $250,000 ............................. $175.00
AssociateMember ..........$175.00
AffiliateMember............. $55.00
To download the complete application visitwww.inla1.org or contact them at: Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association 7915 S. Emerson Ave., #247, Indianapolis, IN 46237 Ph: 800-443-7336
MIDWESTREGIONALTURFFOUNDATION(MRTF)MEMBERSHIP
MRTF is a 501(C)3 non-profit committed to the support of turfgrass research and education at Purdue University for the betterment of the turf industry in Indiana, the Midwest, and the nation. Signupmycompanyfor:
_____ MRTF Membership .................$160
To download the complete application, visit www.mrtf.org or contact MRTF at: Midwest Regional Turf Foundation Po Box 2285, West Lafayette, IN 47996 Ph:765-494-8039
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Sessions attended 2 3a 3b 5 6 7A rtAll Lawn Care Sessions * 2 2 10 2 5 2 4All Golf Turf Sessions * 6 1 4Sports Turf Sessions * 2 2 4 2 2 2 4All Plant Materials Sessions ** 1 1All Installation/Maintenance Sessions ** 7 7 4 4 4 2Production (Wednesday) 3 3 1 4Vegetation Management (Tuesday) 1 2 1 1 3 4Spanish Session (Tuesday) 3 3 3Tree Care (Wednesday) 3 3 3Turf one day (Tuesday) 5 1 4Turf one day (Wednesday) 2 2 6 2 4 2 4Nursery/Landscape one day (Tuesday) 5 7 2 2 2 2 4Nursery/Landscape one day (Wednesday) 5 7.5 2 2 3 4Workshop C: Managing difficult Weeds in Turf and the Landscape (Monday)
3 3 3 3
Workshop F: Profitable Insect Control in Lawns and Landscapes
3 3 3 3
Workshop I: Basic Turf Training (Wednesday) 5 4
Education CreditsAll programs are eligible for Indiana Accredited horticulturist (IAh) and Landscape Industry Certified (CLT-E) continuing education units (CEUs).
other continuing education units requested from this program include:• AmericanSocietyofLandscapeArchitects
(ASLA)•GolfCourseSuperintendentsAssociationof
America (GCSAA)• InterlockingConcretePavementInstitute(ICPI)• InternationalSocietyofArboriculture(ISA)• MasterGardenerContinuingEducationCredits
(CECs) are available on request.• NationalConcreteMasonryAssociation(NCMA)• PesticiderecertificationcreditsforMichigan,
ohio, and Kentucky can be made available by advanced request. Call 765-494-8039.
Show schedule presented in this brochure is subject to minor changes prior to show. Any changes will be posted on www.IndianaGreenExpo.com.
TotalCCH’srequestedfromtheOfficeoftheIndianaStateChemist
* CCh totals include attendance at the Turf opening Session from 8:30-10:00 am on Tuesday, January 16** CCh totals include attendance at the Landscape opening Session from 1:00-2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 16
Membership GetmemberpricingfortheIndianaGreenExpobyjoiningoneoftheseorganizations. SimplyfillouttheappropriatesectionfortheINLAorMRTFand addyourmembershipfeetotheregistrationformontheotherside.
Trade Show Setup: Monday, January 15, 2018
Trade Show Days: January 16 – 17, 2018
(Tuesday – Wednesday)
Location: Indiana Convention Center
Hall D 100 S. Capitol Ave.,
Indianapolis, IN 46225
ExhibitatIGE!
tradE show hoursTuesday,January16:10:00am–5:00pm Wednesday,January17:9:00am–1:00pmlandscaPE challEnGETuesday,10:30 am–2:30pm,TradeShowFloorlunch at tradE show lounGE Tuesday,January17:12:00–1:00pm
award rEcEPtIons — Inla & mrtF Wednesday,January16,5:00–7:00pm See page 8 for locations.
B Y L S T R A I N I N G S Y S T E M
distributed to over 2,000 Expo attendees, the Show Program contains all the details about the Expo including detailed exhibitor information. People rely on this pocket-sized program to guides them through three action-packed Expo days.
Great way for companies whether they are exhibitors or not to heighten their presence among attendees.
Reasonably-priced color and black/white ad options available.
Foradpricing,visitthe IndianaGreenExpowebsite— www.indianagreenexpo.comanddownloadshowprogramadinformation orcallMaryBreidenbachat317-797-0247.
there’sstilltimetoreserveabooth.Thetwo-daytradeshowprovidestheperfectatmosphereforturf,lawnandlandscapeprofessionalstomeetwithvendorsandviewthenewestproductsandtechnology.
Trade Show features:•150+exhibitors•Over2,000visitors•NewProductShowcase•TradeShowLoungeincenterofexhibitorhall•LunchservedintradeshowhallonTuesday,January16
Tolearnmoregotowww.indianagreenexpoanddownloadtheexhibitorpacketor callRickHaggardat800-443-7336.
ReserveyourboothbyDecember8tobeincludedintheIGEShowProgram.
ExhibitatIGE!
Advertiseinthe IndianaGreenExpo ShowProgram
additional opportunities for exhibitorsNEWPRODUCTSHOWCASEBring attention to your special products during the show by entering them in the New Product Showcase — a special area of the trade show floor. Items are also highlighted in a special section of the show program. Gotoindianagreenexpo.comformoreinformation.
SPONSORSHIPSThere are many levels of sponsorships to choose from. All will increase your exposure but more importantly show your support for a strong Indiana green industry. Check out the sponsorshippageanddownloadthe2018sponsorshipformon www.indianagreenexpo.com.
Educational Program & Trade Show January 15–17 | Indiana Convention CenterTrade Show: January 16–17
www.IndianaGreenExpo.com
RegisterEarly&SaveEARLYBIRDdeadline: December11,2017
PRE-REGISTRATION deadline: MailbyDecember20,2017onlinebyDecember31,2017
B Y L S T R A I N I N G S Y S T E M
2018 Corporate SpoNSorS
BusinessLeadersGardenCentersLandscapeManagementGolfCourseSuperintendentsTurfManagersGroundsManagersLawnCareProfessionalsarborists
LandscapeArchitectsDesignersWholesaleGrowersGreenhouseGrowerseducatorsturf producersextension educatorsIrrigationInstallers
College&HighSchoolStudentsinterestedintheGreenIndustry
VegetationManagersMasterGardenersGardenClubspesticide applicatorsGovernmentAgencies
who should attend?
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