Early bird registration week for the 2018 GIE+EXPO broke records for being the biggest ever with more than 3,000 attendees registered the week of Sept. 3, show officials said. The number puts overall attendee registration 12 percent ahead of last year at this time. More than 24,000 participants are projected to be in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 17-19 for the annual... read more
What’s the No. 1 reason a lawn care or landscape pro should consider attending GIE+EXPO? Landscape Professionals Richard Bare Arbor-Nomics Turf Norcross, Ga. “A pro should attend because the GIE is perfect for learning new techniques, networking, getting new ideas, seeing products and, in general, showing why you are a pro because you are constantly seeking out improvements for your... read more
“I’ll see you in Louisville,” has become a common refrain for many landscape professionals and those who sell to and support them. What’s the attraction to this northern Kentucky town, otherwise known for the Derby and the Bourbon Trail? GIE+EXPO—the industry’s only national trade show, which has been growing at a clip for the last decade. The show has established... read more
The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) will host a seminar program during this year’s GIE+EXPO, with sessions for dealers and contractors. With sessions in English and Spanish, the program is designed for dealers seeking to increase sales to area Hispanic contractors; Hispanic contractors looking for greater success; and non-Hispanics wishing to better engage Hispanic employees, according to NHLA. New this... read more
New for the 2018 GIE+EXPO—set for Oct. 17-19 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky.—contractors are invited to attend an opening keynote by explorer Dr. Robert Ballard on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Immediately following the keynote at 3:00 p.m., the show floor will open to the entire industry. The GIE+EXPO workshops, set for Thursday and Friday, will cover a... read more
Registration is now open for GIE+EXPO 2018, set for Oct. 17-19 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. “This year’s show is a must-attend event for industry members who are looking to move their businesses to the next level,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute. “With the addition of trade show hours for... read more
