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Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive green industry event!

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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turFPlant

matErIalInstallatIon maIntEnancE

landscaPE dEsIGn

sPanIsh track hardscaPE vEGEtatIon

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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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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

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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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