Special Events

Town Hall Meeting

Looking for something to do Sunday night? Come crash Green Profit's Retail Experience. Join garden center retailers as they discuss current industry issues. Expect lively discussions as well as plenty of great ideas from your customers. Bring your questions, too, as this will be an excellent opportunity to gain new insights from a diverse group of garden center retailers from across the country. Hosted by Bill Calkins and Chris Beytes, so expect the unexpected.
Sunday, September 9, 7:30–9:00 p.m.

Sustainable Business Development -

A complimentary breakfast

Sponsored by

Business pressures for growers increase every year. Addressing competition, maintaining quality and meeting customer demands for better plants in today's aggressive marketplace requires a fresh look at viable business solutions. An integral solution being employed at BASF - The Chemical Company, is the practice of sustainable development. BASF believes that sustainable business practices are essential for the long-term success of its business. BASF has defined the practice of sustainable development to include three fundamental elements: Environmental Protection, Social Responsibility and Economic Growth. Hear Dr. Toni Bucci, BASF T&O Business Manager, discuss how BASF successfully combines innovative product development and the practice of sustainability to the benefit of growers like you.
Tuesday, September 11, 7:00–7:45 a.m.

Exhibits

Explore the exhibits for new ideas, the latest products and services, and to make that key contact you've been trying to establish. This year more than 70 industry suppliers will be exhibiting on Monday and Tuesday, September 10 and 11, during session breaks and lunch.

Welcome Party

What better way to end your day! Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, refreshments (cash bar) and camaraderie from 6:00–7:30 p.m. on Monday, September 10 in the exhibit hall. This is a fabulous opportunity to mingle with exhibitors and speakers, get reacquainted with colleagues, and meet new friends.

Dinner with Peers

Back by popular demand, this unique Ball Publishing dine-around event offers you the opportunity to dine with an expert, meet new people and share ideas in an intimate and relaxed environment. Pick by host or by restaurant. Groups will be limited to eight people, including the host, so sign up early! A list of scheduled dinner hosts and a sign-up sheet will be at the conference registration desk. Monday, September 9 from 7:30–9:30 p.m.

Attention: Retail Growers

Is your goal to increase profits? Then, come in early for Green Profit’s Retail Experience, a two-day event dedicated exclusively to garden center retailing. Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9, 2007. Visit www.ballpublishing.com/conferences/retail for more information.

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