If you're interested in professional development, you know the fall and winter are full of great educational and networking opportunities.
Here's a quick roundup of just a few of the many industry events. To scan a complete list of industry events through June 2006, visit our online calendar.
The early bird registration is Sept. 9 for the 2005 Fall Meeting of the Independent Turf and Ornamental Distributors Association (ITODA) at the Marriott Plaza Hotel, San Antonio, TX, Oct. 19-22. The program will feature a training course on “The Six Thinking Hats,” a strategy for improving management decision-making led by Randy Jones of Jones Development Group. Registration info online or call 814/355-1912.
The Tree Care Industry Association (formerly the National Arborist Association) travels to Columbus, OH this year for it's conference and expo, Nov. 8 to 11. The 150,000-sq.ft. trade show will bring together all the tools, products and services for tree care professionals. The educational program includes pre-conference workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 8 and seminars Nov. 9-11. For conference details, visit the TCIA Expo Web site.
The Arizona Nursery Association is hosting a new trade show, the Southwest Landscape & Nursery Expo, at the Glendale Arena, Glendale, AZ, Nov. 9. Admission is free for Green Industry professionals. ANA expects to welcome attendees from Arizona, Southern California, West Texas, Nevada, and New Mexico. There will be more than 200 booths, outdoor exhibits and many networking opportunities. For more info, visit the site above or call 480/966-1610.
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) announced its 2006 Executive Forum will be Feb. 2-5 at the Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas, in Las Vegas, NV. The three-day meeting includes morning educational, discussion, and networking opportunities, led by an industry expert, as well as afternoon time for golf, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment. More information will be available soon on the PLANET Web site or call 800/395-2522.
