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NEW!!! Early BIRD REGISTR ATION November 30 The Indiana Green Expo is presented in partnership by the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association and the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation.

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Providing excellent education sessions by experts in their field including enhanced Spanish Sessions with speakers from the National Hispanic Landscape Alliance.

Three Certification Opportunities 1) Certified Concrete Paver Installer by ICPI (Workshop D) 2) Indiana Accredited Horticulturist by INLA (Workshop J) 3) Pesticide Applicator Training (CORE) by OISC (Workshop K) Trade Show Lunch on the trade show floor — Wednesday, January 4!

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Landscape Challenge — The competition returns — Wednesday, January 4!

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Featured Speakers Michael Clark @Met_mdclark Michael Clark is one of othe cofounders of BAM Weather (bamwx. com), which provides custom tailored forecasts for buisnesses and governments whose business is weather dependent. Originally from Whiteland, meterology has been a passion of his since the 2nd grade. He attended Mississippi State and majored in Operational Meteorology.

Bert Cregg Dr. Bert Cregg is an Associate Professor of Horticulture and Forestry at Michigan State University (MSU).

Dr. Cregg conducts research and extension programs on physiology and management of trees in nurseries, landscapes, and Christmas tree production. He holds a doctorate in Forest Resources from the University of Georgia and was a Research Tree Physiologist for the USDA Forest Service and International Paper before joining the MSU faculty. Dr. Cregg has published numerous peerreviewed scientific papers and trade-journal articles on tree selection, establishment, and maintenance.

Mike Goatley @VAturf Mike Goatley is a Turfgrass Extension Specialist and Professor of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech. Mike’s primary research area involves turfgrass variety evaluations that result in the production of an annual ‘Recommended Turfgrass Variety List’ for Virginia’s turfgrass managers. Other research areas: The identification of better adapted warm-season turfgrass alternatives to existing cool-season species, urban nutrient management, and soil remediation.

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. Photo by Bruce Mathewsh

Charlie Hall @CharlieHall626 Although an economist by training, Dr. Charlie Hall is currently a Professor in the Department of Horticultural Sciences at Texas A&M University and also holder of the Ellison Chair in International Floriculture. His major areas of specialization include innovative management and marketing strategies, financial analysis and benchmarking, and the situation/outlook for nursery and greenhouse crops.

Doug Karcher @uarkturf Dr. Doug Karcher is a Turfgrass Soil Specialist and Professor in the Department of Horticulture, University of Arkansas. He received a B.S. degree from The Ohio state University, and Masters and Ph.D. degrees from Michigan State University. In addition, he has several years’ experience in golf course maintenance and sports turf installation and maintenance.

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 experiences holding several leadership positions over a 12-year career with State Farm Insurance Companies after starting and running a successful insurance agency.

Paul Koch @uwpaul

Tom Voigt Tom Voigt is an Associate Professor and Extension Turfgrass Specialist in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Tom is both a turf, ornamental, and native grass expert and has tremendous expertise in the culture and management of diverse grass systems. Learn from Tom’s insight at the conference everything from using ornamental grasses in public gardens, selecting grasses for naturalized and native areas, and managing escaped ornamental grasses.

Gene White White joined Rentokil North America in May 2013 as regional technical director for the central markets. White has 21 years of industry experience as a technician, sales consultant, supervisor, district manager and corporate trainer.

White is a member of the Entomological Society of America and Pi Chi Omega professional pest management fraternity. White is a regular speaker for industry conferences at the Purdue Pest Management Conference.

Fred Whitford

Assistant professor of plant pathology at Univeristy of WisconsinMadison. His research has primarily focused on the impact of various environmental factors on the persistence and activity of numerous fungicides applied to golf course turfgrass. Specific factors investigated include snow cover, temperature, sunlight, moisture, and microbial activity. Paul also oversees the Turfgrass Diagnostic Lab (tdl.wisc.edu) and the Turfgrass Fungicide Testing Program (tdl.wisc.edu/research. php) at the University of Wisconsin.

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.

Pat O’Brien @pobrienhpgcc

Peter Zale is Curator and Plant Breeder at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. At Longwood, he is in charge of the development, taxonomy, nomenclature, and development of Longwood’s diverse plant collection, and leads Longwood’s plant breeding, plant exploration, and conservation programs. Peter was Nursery and Sales manager at Marvin’s Organic Gardens, the first certified organic nursery in the state of Ohio and then returned to graduate school at Ohio State where he received his Ph.D. in 2014.

Pat O’Brien has been the Grounds Superintendent at The Hyde Park Golf and Country Club (HP) in Cincinnati, Ohio since 2004. With over 18 years of experience of managing turfgrass Pat has been fortunate to be involved directly with a golf course grow-in, complete bunker renovation, irrigation install, rough conversion and ongoing tee renovations. Pat has a Master’s of Science in Management and graduated from the Penn State Golf Course and Turfgrass Management Program.

Peter Zale

Workshops Workshop A January 3 Troubleshooting Golf Course Irrigation Systems Jim Held and John Modglin, Automatic Supply 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Learn how to logically go about solving irrigation problems. Regardless of the make and models of your irrigation equipment, this session will help guide you through electrical troubleshooting and troubleshooting symptomatic problems with golf sprinklers/rotors. This will be a hands-on learning opportunity. This workshop is held at Automatic Supply, 116 Shadowlawn Drive, Fishers, IN 46038.

Workshop registrants will pick up their name badges at the workshop. Limit 30 people.

Workshop D

January 3 & 4

Workshop B Feeding Your Turf: Everything You Need to Know

January 3

Cale Bigelow and Kevin Jackson, Purdue University 9:00 am – 12:00 pm / CCH = 3b:3.0, RT:3.0 This workshop will cover everything you need to know to develop a site specific nutrient management program for any turf area (lawns, sports fields, golf turf). This will include all the aspects of soil testing, interpreting soil test results, defining expectations for a site and fertilizer product programming.

Workshop C January 3 Developing Effective Weed Control Programs Aaron Patton, Purdue University 9:00 am – 12:00 pm / CCH = 3b:3.0, 6:3.0, RT:3.0 A common question that I get is why didn’t the herbicide work and kill the weed? This workshop will help you better understand how to answer that question for yourself and improve your weed control by better understanding herbicide activity. Proper application timing, herbicide mode of action, surfactants, formulations, spray volume, antagonism, and much more will be discussed. Participants will receive a copy of the newly revised 2017 edition of “Turfgrass Weed Control for Professionals.”

Workshop E January 3

Workshop F

ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Course

Bee Keeping 101

Jesse James and Rick Bischoff, Techo-Bloc January 3: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm January 4: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Krispn Given, Purdue University 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Starting Off On The Right Foot: Tree Installation and Bed Preparation for Professionals

The two-day course equips individuals currently employed in the concrete paver installer industry with training and tools to properly install interlocking concrete paving systems. In addition, participants have the opportunity to pursue certification at the end of the workshop, as well as potential industry recognition in the future.

Workshop G January 3 Stepping into a Leadership Role (Assistant Turf Managers only) Ryan Cummings, Elcona Country Club & Aaron Patton, Purdue University 1:00 – 4:00 pm / CCH = 3b:1.0, RT:1.0

Workshop provides valuable tools for your current or future golf course. You’ll learn how to: • Track budgets, justify expenditures, purchase products, and allocate labor • Use data-driven decision tools to enhance your agronomic program • Hire and mentor staff to build strong teams • Utilize new technologies, social media, and web-based tools to inform decisions.

Workshop J January 3 Indiana Accredited Horticulturist (IAH) Review and Exam Jim Messmer, Vincennes University, retired 1:00 – 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.

This workshop will discuss what is needed to start beekeeping in the Midwest. The material will also address the challenges currently facing beekeepers in the United States, as well as some of the solutions.

There will be equipment demonstrations with the participants. Current research at the Purdue University Bee Lab will be presented.

January 3

Kyle Daniel and Lindsey Purcell, Purdue University 9:00 am – 12:00 pm / CCH = 3a:3.0, RT:3.0 This interactive workshop will discuss and demonstrate the proper methods to prepare a tree for planting, methods for preventing root deformations, proper planting, and pruning based on current research. Also covers: bed preparation, mulching, weed control, and irrigation. Participants receive take home materials from Purdue Extension Specialists.

Workshop H January 3 The Basics of Pond Management

Workshop I January 3 Pollinator Conservation in Urban Landscapes

Jonathan Ferris, Wayne County Extension Director 1:00 – 4:00 pm / CCH = 5:3.0, RT:3.0

Cliff Sadof, Doug Richmond, and Mindy Appold, Purdue University 1:00 – 4:00 pm

While ponds can be an attractive addition to many landscapes, effectively managing them can be a difficult task. This workshop will focus on key concepts in pond management including proper siting of a new pond, fish stocking and management, aquatic plant management, and related wildlife issues. Participants will gain a basic understanding of pond ecology and will understand common pond problems and how to manage them.

A look at the practice of pollinator conservation with emphasis on biological principles and design elements suitable for urban greenspaces. The workshop will provide hands-on exposure to pollinator diversity, explore issues surrounding pollinator conservation and provide guidance for incorporating pollinator-friendly spaces into urban landscapes.

Workshop K January 4 Pesticide Applicator Training (CORE)

Workshop L Basic Turf Training

Fred Whitford, Office of Indiana State Chemist & Drew Martin, and Leo Reed, Purdue University 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Quincy Law, Geoff Schortgen, and Glenn Hardebeck, Purdue University 9:00 am - 3:00 pm / CCH = 3b:5.0, RT:4.0

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).

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!

All registrations handled through The Extension Store, 765-494-6794. Registration: $60. Training manual: $30.

January 5

Tuesday, January 3 Wednesday’s Special events

Golf Track – Growing Great Faiways: Lessons Learned 1:00 – 2:00 pm What’s the Best Fairway Grass for My Golf Course?

Cale Bigelow, Purdue University CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0

Workshop K: Pesticide Applicator Training (CORE) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm INLA Scholarship Silent Auction 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Trade Show Floor

2:00 – 2:30 pm Useful Steps Towards Growing High Quality Fairways Jim Hess, Meridian Hills Country Club CCH= 3b:0.5, RT:0.5

5th Annual Landscape Challenge 10:30 am – 2:30 pm, Trade Show Floor

2:30 – 3:00 pm Challenges and Opportunities for Fairway Maintenance in Southern Indiana Anthony Robertson, Indiana University Golf Course CCH= 3b:0.5, RT:0.5

MRTF Annual Meeting + Awards Ceremony 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Westin Hotel Join us for the presentation of scholarship and the 2016 Green Awards. We will honor David George with the 2016 MRTF Distinguished Service Award.

3:00 – 3:30 pm Fairway Maintenance and Renovation at PVCC Steve Mueller, Pine Valley Country Club CCH= 3b:0.5, RT:0.5

January 4

Lawn Care

Golf Disease Management

Sports Turf

Plant Material

Installation Maintenance

Business, VegEtation LAndscape Marketing management Design

9:00–9:30 am 9:30–10:00 am 10:00–10:30 am 10:30–11:00 am

Welcome to the Indiana Green Expo

Indiana Green Expo Opening Session

La Seguridad Personal; Creando los Buenos Hábitos más Claves

Are You Prepared for a Truck Accident?

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

Diagnosticos de Las Plantas y Problemas de Los Frensos

Will the Real Green Industry Please Stand Up?

Trade Show Open 10 am - 5 pm

Charlie Hall, Texas A&M University

Diagnosticos de Las Plantas y Problemas de Los Frensos

11:00–11:30 am 11:30 am–12 pm 12:00–12:30 pm

Lunch on the Trade Show FLoor

$15 Pre-purchased /$20 at show • Add tickets to your registration!

12:30–1:00 pm 1:00–1:30 pm 1:30–2:00 pm 2:00–2:30 pm 2:30–3:00 pm 3:00–3:30 pm 3:30–4:00 pm 4:00–4:30 pm 4:30–5:00 pm 5:00–7:00 pm

Spanish Session Qué hace a mi empresa ser única?

Estrategias de diferenciación de clientes

8:00–8:30 am 8:30–9:00 am

David George

INLA Annual Meeting + Awards Reception 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.

3:30 – 4:00 pm Q&A Session with Panelists

Wednesday

Trade Show Open 10 am - 5 pm

2017 Update on Hard Water Antagonism

2016 Turf Disease Review

2017 Weed & Herbicide Update MRTF Award

Wetting Agents — Influence on Summer Turf Health

Lawn Insect Pests of 2016

Fertility Approaches for Disease Management MRTF Award Modern Fungicides Factors Affecting Performance

Why Sight Assessment Is Important for Herbicide Stewardship

Native Plants in the Formal Landscape

Ganando la Confianza de Clientes Difíciles

When to Use Oil Planting Native and Soap in Your Marketing: Plants to Benefit Pest Management Inside and Out Bees Program

Tackling Kudzu and Other Invasive Species

Designing for Small Spaces

Como Crecer como Líder en Nuestra Industria

European Gardens: Of Balustrades, Borders, Brown, Bedding, and Beyond

What You Need Controlling to Know About Unwanted Vegetation in Rain Gardens Municipal Environs

Lessons Learned: Planting and An Appreciation Sell More, Growing Maintaining Bermudagrass in of Bark Sell More Easily Landscape Beds Ross-Ade Stadium

White Grub Control MRTF Award Weather and Your Turf

21st Century Drainage

Marketing: Inside and Out

Pruning and Getting to a Make Liquid and Training Trees to Resolution and Dry Products Improve Crown Getting the Best Measure Up Out of Conflict Structure

MRTF Annual Meeting + Award Ceremony, Westin Hotel / INLA Annual Meeting + Award Reception, Convention Center Landscape Challenge winner announced and auction of Challenge products.

Trade Show Hours Today: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Wednesday, January 4 Installation/Maintenance Track

Opening Session

8:30 – 9:00 am Welcome to the Indiana Green Expo Aaron Patton, Purdue University; Greg Lovell, MRTF; Brian Julius, INLA; and Kyle Daniel, Purdue University 9:00 – 10:00 am Are You Prepared for a Truck Accident?

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 Learn how lawyers and the courts work when it comes to highway accidents. More importantly, you will learn why keeping the trucks and trailers repaired and maintaining records is so important in protecting you and your assets.

10:00 – 11:00 am Will the Real Green Industry Please Stand Up? Charlie Hall, Texas A&M University In spite of all of the uncertainty in the marketplace, there are still pockets of opportunity to capitalize on. Join Charlie in this session as he dissects the entire green industry to unveil the opportunities (and challenges) ahead.

Lawn Care Track

Sports Turf Track

1:00 – 2:00 pm Planting and Maintaining Landscape Beds George Brenn, Four Seasons Landscaping Nursery CCH= 3a:1.0, RT:1.0 2:00 – 3:00 pm When to Use Oil and Soap in Your Pest Management Program Cliff Sadoff, Purdue University • CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0 3:00 – 4:00 pm 21st Century Drainage Terry Noriega, Drainage Solutions, Inc. 4:00 – 5:00 pm Pruning and Training Trees to Improve Crown Structure Jason Miesbauer, The Morton Arboretum CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0

1:00 – 2:00 pm 2017 Update on Hard Water Antagonism Geoff Schortgen, Purdue University CCH= 3b:1.0, 6:1.0, RT:1.0

1:00 – 2:00 pm Lessons Learned: 11 Years Growing Bermudagrass in Ross-Ade Stadium Brian Bornino, Purdue University Athletics

2:00 – 2:45 pm 2017 Weed and Herbicide Update Aaron Patton, Purdue University CCH= 3b:0.75, 6:0.75, RT:0.75

2:00 – 2:45 pm White Grub Control: Agronomic, Political, and Economic Considerations Doug Richmond, Purdue University CCH= 3b:0.75, RT:0.75

8:00 – 9:00 am Qué hace a mi empresa ser única? Estrategias de diferenciación de clientes / What makes my company to be unique? Customer differentiation strategies Ariana Torres, Purdue University

2:45 – 3:00 pm Presentation of the MRTF Green Award Randy Brehmer, Midwest Regional Turf Foundation

9:00 – 10:00 am La Seguridad Personal; Creando los Buenos Hábitos más Claves / Protecting Yourself and Your Team; Creating a Culture that values Safety National Hispanic Landscape Alliance

2:45 – 3:00 pm Presentation of the MRTF Green Award Randy Brehmer, Midwest Regional Turf Foundation 3:00 – 4:00 pm Lawn Insect Pests of 2016 Doug Richmond, Purdue University • CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0

Golf Track — Disease Management 1:00 – 2:00 pm 2016 Turf Disease Review Rick Latin, Purdue University • CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0 2:00 – 3:00 pm Wetting Agents and Their Influence on Summer Turf Health Doug Karcher, University of Arkansas CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0

3:00 – 4:00 pm Weather and Your Turf Michael Clark, BAM

Vegetation Management Track 1:00 – 2:00 pm Why Sight Assessment Is Important for Herbicide Stewardship Randy Denhart, Bayer Crop Science 2:00 – 3:00 pm Tackling Kudzu and Other Invasive Species Ken Cote, Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Spanish Track

10:00 – 11:00 am Diagnosticos de Las Plantas y Problemas de Los Frensos / Diagnostics of Plants and Problems with Ash Cliff Sadof, Purdue University CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Diagnosticos de Las Plantas y Problemas de Los Frensos / Diagnostics of Plants and Problems with Ash Cliff Sadof, Purdue University CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch

3:00 – 4:00 pm Fertility Approaches for Disease Management Paul Koch, University of Wisconsin-Madison CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0

3:00 – 4:00 pm Controlling Unwanted Vegetation in Municipal Environments Randy Denhart, Bayer Crop Science

1:00 – 2:00 pm Ganando la Confianza de Clientes Difíciles / Winning over Challenging Customers National Hispanic Landscape Alliance

4:00 – 4:15 pm Presentation of the MRTF Green Award Randy Brehmer, Midwest Regional Turf Foundation

4:00 – 5:00 pm Make Liquid and Dry Products Measure Up 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

2:00 – 3:00 pm Como Crecer como Líder en Nuestra Industria / Keys to Growing as a Leader in Our Industry National Hispanic Landscape Alliance

4:15 – 5:00 pm Modern Fungicides and Factors that Affect Their Performance Rick Latin, Purdue University • CCH= 3b:0.75, RT:0.75

Plant Materials Track 1:00 – 2:00 pm An Appreciation of Bark Rosie Lerner, Purdue University 2:00 – 3:00 pm Planting Native Plants to Benefit Bees Mark O’Brien, Cardno • CCH= 3a:1.0, RT:1.0 3:00 – 4:00 pm European Gardens: Of Balustrades, Borders, Brown, Bedding, and Beyond Mike Dana, Purdue University

Business and Marketing Track

Landscape Design Track

11:00 am – 12 pm Building Your Business by Building Your Latino Workforce National Hispanic Landscape Alliance

1:00 – 2:00 pm Native Plants in the Formal Landscape Mark O’Brien, Cardno

1:00 – 2:00 pm Sell More, Sell More Easily Shad Tidler, Lushin, Inc.

2:00 – 3:00 pm Designing for Small Spaces Wayne Gruber, Niemeyer’s Landscape Supply

2:00 – 3:00 pm Marketing: Inside and Out Jack Klemeyer, Grow Your Business Coaching

3:00 – 4:00 pm What You Need to Know About Rain Gardens John Orick and Rosie Lerner, Purdue University

3:00 – 4:00 pm Marketing: Inside and Out Jack Klemeyer, Grow Your Business Coaching 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Getting to a Resolution & Getting the Best Out of Conflict

Maria Marshall, Purdue University

Thursday, January 5 Thursday’s Special events Workshop L: Basic Turf Training 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Quincy Law, Geoff Schortgen, and Glenn Hardebeck, Purdue University

Trade Show Open: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Refreshments available in the IGE trade show lounge!

Lawn Care Track 8:00 – 8:45 am Turf Doesn’t Have to Be a 4-Letter Word Mike Goatley, Virginia Tech • CCH= 3b:0.75, RT:0.75 8:45 – 9:30 am The Art of Communication Dean Graves, Chevy Chase Club 9:30 – 10:00 am Break 10:00 – 11:00 am Identification and Management of Turfgrass Rusts Paul Koch, University of Wisconsin-Madison CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Update from the Indiana State Chemist’s Office 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 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch 1:00 – 2:00 pm Summer 2016: Lessons Learned from Our Lawn Grasses Cale Bigelow, Purdue University • CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0 2:00 – 3:00 pm When Ornamental Grasses Aren’t Ornamental Tom Voigt, University of Illinois CCH= 3b:1.0, 6:1.0, RT:1.0 3:00 – 4:00 pm Opportunities and Challenges of Turf in the Gardens Steve Scott, Minnetrista • CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0

Golf Track 8:00 – 9:00 am Selecting the Right Grasses for Native Areas Tom Voigt, University of Illinois • CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0 9:00 – 10:00 am Hiring, Training and Keeping Good Personnel Gene White, Rentokil North America 10:00 – 11:00 am Truer Putts and Better Lies Doug Karcher, University of Arkansas CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 2016 Year in Review Zach Nicoludis, United States Golf Association CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0

Trade Show Hours Today: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Northern Golf Track 1:00 – 2:00 pm Snow Mold Control: What Works and Why the Heck Didn’t It Work at My Course?

Paul Koch, University of Wisconsin-Madison CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0 2:00 – 3:00 pm Appreciation: The Key to Success Dean Graves, Chevy Chase Club 3:00 – 4:00 pm Understanding the Physiological Mechanisms of Stress Tolerance Yiwei Jiang, Purdue University • CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0

Southern Golf Track 1:00 – 2:00 pm Useful Applications of Technology for the Golf Course Superintendent Pat O’Brien, Hyde Park Golf and Country Club CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0 2:00 – 3:00 pm Zoysiagrass Improvement Research Update Aaron Patton, Purdue University • CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0 3:00 – 4:00 pm Ins and Outs of Tournament Volunteering Pat O’Brien Hyde Park Golf and Country Club

Sports Turf Track 8:00 – 9:00 am Managing Soil Moisture in Athletic Fields Doug Karcher, University of Arkansas CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0 9:00 – 10:00 am Professional Development: Necessary Steps in Your Career Advancement James Bergdoll, City of Chattanooga 10:00 – 11:00 am The “Dirt” on Sports Fields Mike Goatley, Virginia Tech • CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Break / Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 pm Going Green in Sports Turf Management Mike Goatley, Virginia Tech • CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0 2:00 – 3:00 pm 2016 Season Review, Renovation, and Winter Classic Justin Scott, St. Louis Cardinals 3:00 – 4:00 pm Update from the Indiana State Chemist’s Office 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

Plant Materials Track 8:00 – 9:00 am Plant Breeding and Research Innovation at Longwood Gardens • Peter Zale, Longwood Gardens 9:00 – 10:00 am

Break

10:00 – 11:00 am Selecting Ornamental Grasses for the Landscape Tom Voigt, University of Illinois 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Urban Tree Selection in a Changing Climate Bert Craig, Michigan State University CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 pm New and Exciting Perennials Brian Aaron, Walter’s Gardens 2:00 – 3:00 pm Native Plants: Three Case Studies of Modern Plant Exploration Peter Zale, Longwood Gardens 3:00 – 4:00 pm Conifers for Midwestern Landscapes Bert Craig, Michigan State University

Installation/Maintenance 9:00 – 10:00 am Getting to the Root of Problem Janna Beckerman, Purdue University CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0 10:00 – 11:00 am Anatomy of a Tree Conflict for Landscape Professionals • Jud Scott, Vine and Branch Consulting CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Factors Involved in Maximizing Herbicide Performance • Steve Weller, 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 Control of Landscape Weeds: An IPM Approach Kyle Daniel, Purdue University • CCH= 3a:1.0, RT:1.0 2:00 – 3:00 pm Update from the Indiana State Chemist’s Office 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 3:00 – 4:00 pm What Do Trees Think of Pruning?

Lindsey Purcell, Purdue University CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0

Business and Marketing Track 8:00 – 9:00 am Getting to A Resolution and Getting the Best Out of Conflict • Maria Marshall, Purdue University 9:00 – 10:00 am How We Use Social Media in Our Business: A Panel Discussion Dawn Rigby, Advanced Turf Solutions 10:00 – 11:00 am Risk Management for Small Businesses Maria Marshall, Purdue University 11:00 am – 12 pm Building Your Business by Building Your Latino Workforce • National Hispanic Landscape Alliance

Production Track

Tree Care Track

Equipment Technician Track

8:00 – 9:00 am North Central Nursery IPM Working Group and Its Benefits to Producers Robert Schutzki, Michigan State University

8:00 – 9:00 am Technology and Urban Forestry Aren Flint, Davey Resource GroupTechnology and Urban Forestry

9:00 – 10:00 am Update from the IDNR Megan Abraham and Phil Marshall, Indiana Department of Natural Resources CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0

9:00 – 10:00 am What Not to Plant Carrie Tauscher, Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources 10:00 – 11:00 am

10:00 – 11:00 am A View from an Arborist and Landscaper’s Plant Selection from Your Nursery Larry Caplan, Purdue University 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Preventing Herbicide Injury in the Nursery Kyle Daniel, Purdue University CCH= 3a:1.0, RT:1.0

Thursday

January 5 8:00–8:30 am 8:30–9:00 am 9:00–9:30 am

Lawn Care Turf Doesn’t Have to Be a 4-Letter Word The Art of Communication

9:30–10:00 am 10:00–10:30 am 10:30–11:00 am 11:00–11:30 am 11:30 am–12 pm

Break

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tree Risk Management Lindsey Purcell, Purdue University

Selecting the Right Grasses for Native Areas

Managing Soil Moisture in Athletic Fields

Plant Breeding and Research Innovation at Longwood Gardens

Hiring, Training and Keeping Good Personnel

Professional Development: Necessary Steps in Your Career Advancement

Identification & Management of Turfgrass Rusts

Truer Putts and Better Lies

Update from the Indiana State Chemist’s Office

2016 Year in Review

The “Dirt” on Sports Fields

Installation Maintenance

Getting to the Root of the Problem

Break / Lunch

2:00 – 3:00 pm Throw the Paper Away: A Better Way to Track Efforts, Cost, and Generate Reports Managers Will Love Erwin McKone, ChicagoLandTurf

2:00 – 3:00 pm Anatomy of a Tree Conflict Judd Scott, Vine and Branch Consulting

Plant Material

10:00 – 11:00 am Tips That Can Advance Your Welding Skills Ed Betustak, Miller Electric 1:00 – 2:00 pm Tier 4 Engine Overview and Basic Electrical Troubleshooting Rick Harrison, Kenney Machinery

1:00 – 2:00 pm Worse Than EAB? Jeff Ling, ArborWise • CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0

Sports Turf

9:00 – 10:00 am Understanding Hydraulic Systems Brian Nash, Jacobsen

11:00 am – 1:00 pm

12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch

Golf

8:00 – 9:00 am Keep Yourself and Your Colleagues Safe on the Job Rob Willmann, State Safety & Compliance, LLC

Business, Production Marketing

Tree Care

Equipment Technician

North Central Getting to A Nursery IPM Resolution and Working Group and Getting the Best Its Benefits to Out of Conflict Producers

Technology and Urban Forestry

Keep Yourself and Your Colleagues Safe on the Job

What Not to Plant

Understanding Hydraulic Systems

How We Use Social Media in Our Business: A Panel Discussion

Update from the IDNR

Selecting Ornamental Grasses for the Landscape

A View from an Anatomy of a Risk Management Arborist and Tree Conflict for Landscaper’s Plant for Small Landscape Selection from Businesses Professionals Your Nursery

Urban Tree Selection in a Changing Climate

Factors Involved Building Your Preventing in Maximizing Business by Herbicide Injury Herbicide Building Your in the Nursery Performance Latino Workforce

Tips That Can Advance Your Welding Skills Tree Risk Management

12:00–12:30 pm 12:30–1:00 pm

Northern Golf 1:00–1:30 pm 1:30–2:00 pm 2:00–2:30 pm 2:30–3:00 pm 3:00–3:30 pm 3:30–4:00 pm 4:00–4:30 pm 4:30–5:00 pm

Summer 2016: Lessons Learned from Our Lawn Grasses

Snow Mold Control: What Work and What Didn’t

When Ornamental Grasses Aren’t Ornamental

Appreciation: The Key to Success

southern Golf Going Green in Sports Turf Management

Control of Useful Apps Getting to the Landscape for Golf Course Root of Problem Weeds: An IPM Superintendents Approach

2016 Season Native Plants: Update from the Review, Three Case Studies Indiana State of Modern Plant Renovation, and Chemist’s Office Exploration Winter Classic

Opportunities Understanding Update from the and Challenges the Physiological Indiana State of Turf in the Mechanisms of Chemist’s Office Gardens Stress Tolerance

Conifers for Midwestern Landscapes

Zoysiagrass Improvement Research Update

Ins and Outs What Do Trees of Tournament Think of Pruning?

Volunteering

Worse Than EAB?

Tier 4 Engine Overview and Basic Electrical Troubleshooting

Anatomy of a Tree Conflict

Throw The Paper Away: A Better Way to Track Your Efforts

Exhibitors

Booths still available! Call 800-443-7336 and reserve yours!

Acorn Farms...........................................614-891-9348 Advanced Turf Solutions, Inc................317-842-1088 American BioChar Company..............269-663-7467 Ameri-Turf..............................................765-378-0256 Automatic Supply.................................. 317-842-3123 Bailey Nurseries, Inc............................. 502-609-4412 Bayer.......................................................317-402-7270 Belgard.................................................... 317-281-4275 Blue Grass Farms of Indiana................765-649-1012 Brehob Nursery, Inc..............................317-783-3233 C.M. Hobbs, Inc...................................... 317-837-8301 Cardno....................................................574-586-2412 Caudill Seed Co.....................................502-583-4402 CISCO Companies, The..........................317-357-7013 DOW AgroSciences................................ 317-727-2241 Drainage Solutions, Inc..........................317-346-4110 Eason Horticultural Resources............859-578-3535 Eby’s Evergreen Plantation, Inc..........574-848-4520 Eco Surface Solutions............................574-533-1109 Finn All Seasons.....................................513-881-4580 Forest Commodites.............................. 765-349-3291 Forrest Keeling Nursery....................... 573-898-5571 Grasshopper Company........................ 620-345-8621 Grassmasters Sod Farm........................812-779-5468 GreenCycle of Indiana.......................... 317-773-3350 Greendell Landscape Supply...............317-996-2826 Greenleaf Nursery.................................918-457-2304 Grigg Brothers....................................... 260-450-4772 Growth Products LTD............................ 914-428-1316 Harrell’s LLC.......................................... 863-687-2774 Heartland Growers................................317-896-9355 Home Nursery Inc................................. 618-248-5194 Hortech.................................................. 800-875-1292 IDNR, Div of Entomology & Plant Pathology............

317-232-4120 Indiana Professional Lawn & Landscape Association.......................................... 317-989-1208 Indiana Arborist Association...............765-494-3625

Indiana Crop Improvement Association.........................................765-523-2535 Indiana Irrigation Co., Inc....................574-626-3398 Indiana Mulch & Stone, LLC.................317-638-8334 Indiana Nursery & Landscape Association..........................................317-889-2382 J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.................. 503-663-4128 Jacobsen.................................................443-761-0158 Kankakee Nursery.................................815-937-9359 Knox Fertilizer Company...................... 219-871-4076 La Crosse Seed......................................800-328-1909 LaPorte County Nursery.......................219-785-2891 Lastec.......................................................800-515-6798 LMN - Landscape Management Network..............................................888-347-9864 LT Rich Products....................................765-482-2040 M.J. Schuetz Insurance Services..........317-639-5679 Marketplace Events................................317-705-8719 Midwest Groundcovers.........................847-742-1790 Midwest Regional Turf Foundation.........................................765-494-8039 Millcreek Gardens LLC..........................740-666-7125 Natorp’s Wholesale Nursery................ 513-509-9312 Northland Farms LLC............................616-846-1477 Office of Indiana State Chemist.......... 765-494-1589 Pennington Seed....................................513-490-0726 Perennials Plus.......................................317-867-5504 Price Nurseries, Inc...............................574-936-4459 Pro/Angle Bunker Seed........................ 440-343-1047 Pro-Ap By Frick Services...................... 630-740-0677 Purdue - PPDL....................................... 765-494-4641 Reading Rock, Inc...................................317-417-6027 Residex LLC............................................. 317-471-8309 Reynolds Golf & Turf.............................317-402-2366 Round Grove Products......................... 330-621-3657 Salt Services............................................317-733-2993 SCP/NPT..................................................317-549-9598 Seal Smart LLC.........................................417-35-4227

Shade Trees Unlimited.........................260-248-2733 SiteOne Landscape Supply...................317-770-8950 Snider Recreation, Inc........................... 440-877-9151 Stone Center of Indiana........................ 317-849-9100 Studebaker Nurseries...........................937-405-5588 Syngenta..................................................317-431-3318 Techo-Bloc Midwest Corp.................... 877-832-4625 TenBarge Seed Co., Inc......................... 812-768-6157 Tiffany Lawn & Garden......................... 317-654-5105 Tri State Foliage........................................513-42-0644 Turfco...................................................... 763-785-1000 Twixwood Nursery LLC.........................269-471-7408 Unilock....................................................630-892-9191 Wehrkamp Enterprises, Inc................. 419-678-8666 West Side Tractor Sales......................... 317-544-3411 Woody Warehouse Nursery.................317-994-5487

Corporate Sponsor

Conference Hotel

Parking

Westin Indianapolis

Blue Grass Farms of Indiana, Inc.

www.bluegrassfarms.net

241 W. Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

317-262-8100 • Reservations are available online at: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/indianagreenexpo2017 • If contacting the hotel directly, ask for the “Indiana Green Expo rate.”

• Rate: $105 single/double; $125 t; $135 q

plus estimated taxes of 17%; early departure fees may apply

• Reservation Deadline: 5:00 pm, 12/9/16 Staying at the IGE Headquarter Hotel is important to the success of the overall event and each participating not-for-profit organization.

Trade Show Schedule Set up Tuesday, January 3 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Late arrivals must register with IGE office (317-889-2382) prior to move in.

Wednesday, January 4 6:30 am – 7:30 am SHOW HOURS Wednesday, January 4 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday, January 5 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Exhibitor Move Out Thursday, January 5 1:00 – 8:00 pm

• Street Meters are available up to 2 hours for $2. Meters now take credit cards, however they have new restrictions.

• Or visit the following websites for downtown parking maps. Parking prices vary from $10 to $26 per day. Websites: www.visitindy.com or www.icclos.com

Conference Location Indiana Convention Center — Hall B 100 South Capitol, Indianapolis, IN 46225 Maps & directions visit www.icclos.com

Indiana Green Expo 2017

NEW EARLY BIRD registration deadline: November 30, 2016

Registration

Mailed pre-registration deadline: December 14, 2016 Online pre-registration deadline: December 19, 2016

Registration also online at www.IndianaGreenExpo.com

Must be postmarked by this date to receive reduced rates.

Rates after deadlines above: Members: $150 / Nonmember: $195

Please complete the items below by typing or printing neatly OR register online.

Company:_________________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________State _________ Zip Code ____________ Phone___________________________________Fax_______________________________ Membership (check all that apply): INLA MRTF None 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.

Full Registration

1-Day Registration

Both days of education plus Show

Attendee Name

Please include first and last names.

List attendee email address below.

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Email: 2.

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Student

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(Register by November 30)

(Postmarked between November 30 – December 14)

(Register by November 30)

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Nonmember

Member $95

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$135

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$75

$160

$135

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$75

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$135

$175

(attach copies if more than 6 registrants)

1.

One-day Educ. & Show. Check the day you will join us.

(Postmarked between November 30 – December 14)

Nonmember $125

Member $115

(of an accredited University)

Nonmember $145

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Workshop A: Troubleshooting Golf Course Irrigation Systems (Tues. am) **

$70

$120

Workshop B: Feeding Your Turf: Everything You Need to Know (Tues. am)

$70

$120

Workshop C: Developing Effective Weed Control Programs (Tues. am)

$70

$120

$280 ICPI Members Only

$350

Workshop E: Bee Keeping (Tues. am)

$70

$120

Workshop F: Starting Off On The Right Foot: Tree Installation, etc. (Tues. am)

$70

$120

Workshop G: Stepping into a Leadership Role (Asst.Turf Managers only Tues. pm)

$35

$120

Workshop H: The Basics of Pond Management (Tues. pm)

$70

$120

Workshop I: Pollinator Conservation in Urban Landscapes (Tues. pm)

$70

$120

Workshop J: Indiana Accredited Horticulturalist Review and Test (Tues. pm) *

$35

$120

Additional Costs:

Attendee # from above

Workshop D: ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Course (Jan 3 & 4)

(per person)

(per person)

Workshop L: Basic Turf Training (Thurs.)

$70

$120

TRADE SHOW ONLY PASSES — First 4 people are $30/ea, the 5th+ are $20/ea.

(Only applies if all are from the same company)

$30

$30

Lunch at Wednesday’s Trade Show (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

* Contact INLA office for certification program registrations at an additional cost — 800-443-7336.

OR

Questions call: 765-494-8039

Free

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Total

Total Amount Due $

** Workshop A will be held at Automatic Supply, 116 Shadowlawn Drive, Fishers, IN 46038.

Workshop registrants will pick up their name badges at the workshop.

Complete and fax to: 765-496-6335

Free

(Must register through The Education Store @ 765-494-6794)

Workshop K: Pesticide Applicator Training (CORE) (Wed.)

Complete and return to: Indiana Green Expo PO Box 2285 West Lafayette, IN 47996-2285

Total

OR

Pay by Credit Card: Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express are accepted at https://www.regonline.com/2017indianagreenexpo

Office Use Date Rcvd:__________________ Check/PO#: ________________ $ Amt.:_____________________

Membership

Get member pricing for the Indiana Green Expo by joining one of these organizations.

Simply fill out the appropriate section for the INLA or MRTF and add your membership fee to the registration form on the other side.

INDIANA NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION (INLA) MEMBERSHIP Sign up my company for: _____ Active Member: 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.) _____ Associate Member: Any individual, partnership or corporation engaged in a business or profession closely allied to the nursery industry or any individual, partnership or corporation based outside the state of Indiana who is engaged in the nursery industry. $175.00 _____ Affiliate Member: 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 Active Member Schedule of Dues (Based on the volume of business done in the previous year.)

Class A..........$1,000,000 plus............................. $340.00 Class B..........$500,000 to $1,000,000............... $275.00 Class C..........$250,000 to $500,000.................. $210.00 Class D..........$0 to $250,000.............................. $175.00 Associate Member...........$175.00

Midwest Regional Turf Foundation (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. Sign up my company for: _____ 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 Please complete the following and PRINT CLEARLY. For more than one new member, please make copies of this form.

Name___________________________________________________________ Company________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________ City____________________________________________________________ State______________________________________ Zip_______________________________________

Affiliate Member............. $55.00

Phone (______)______________________________________________

To download the complete application visit www.inla1.org or contact them at: Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association 7915 S. Emerson Ave., #247, Indianapolis, IN 46237 Ph: 800-443-7336

Fax (______)________________________________________________ Email______________________________________________________ Amount enclosed $___________

Include this application along with payment and your completed Indiana Green Expo registration form to: Indiana Green Expo, PO Box 2285, West Lafayette, IN 47996-2285

Education Credits All 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: • American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) • Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) • Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) • International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) • Master Gardener • National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) • Pesticide recertification credits for Michigan, 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.

Total CCH’s requested from the Office of the Indiana State Chemist Sessions Attended

2

3a

3b

5

6

7A

RT

All Lawn Care Sessions All Golf Turf Sessions Sports Turf Sessions All Plant Materials Sessions All Installation/Maintenance Sessions Production (Thursday) Vegetation Management (Wednesday) Spanish Session (Wednesday) Tree Care (Thursday) Turf One Day (Wednesday) Turf One Day (Thursday) Nursery/Landscape One Day (Wednesday) Nursery/Landscape One Day (Thursday) Workshop B: Turf Nutrient Management Plans Workshop C: Effective Weed Control Programs Workshop F: Tree Installation/Bed Prep Workshop G: Decision Maker/Leadership Role Workshop H: Basic of Pond Management Workshop L: Basic Turf Training

2 1 2 2 7 1 2 1 1 1 1 5 5

2 1 2 2 7.5 2 2 1 1 1 1 6 7.5

9.5 10 6.75

2 1 2

4.75 1 2

2 1 2

2 1 2

2

2

2

2 1 5

4.5 5.75

1 1

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1 1

2 3 3

2

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3

3 1 3 5

* CCH totals include attendance at the Opening Session from 8:30-11:00 am on Wednesday, January 4.

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IGE 2017 Exhibit Booth Contract

Reserve your booth by 12/10/16 to be included in the IGE Show Program! Setup:

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Trade Show: Wednesday & Thursday, January 4 & 5, 2017

Location: Hall B, Indiana Convention Center 100 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46225 lease type or print neatly: (as you would like it on signage, promotional materials and show program listing) P

u Company Name:________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person:________________________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________________ City:_____________________________________ State:_________ Zip:________________ Phone:_________________________________ Toll Free #: ____________________________ FAX:_________________________________ Email:_________________________________ Website: ______________________________

Member: __INLA __MRTF (check all that apply)

Description of products and services: ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________

v Exhibit Space:

(Hall B)

Number of Booths: _______ Tiered pricing based on location. See trade floor map at http://indianagreenexpo.com/ V= Value (green) / S= Standard (blue) / P = Premium (red) / C = Corner (yellow) Booth Pricing INLA/MRTF members

Tiers

V

S

Nonmembers

P

V

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P

1 booth

$525

$625

$725

$635

$735

$835

2 booths

$500

$600

$700

$610

$710

$810

3 booths

$475

$575

$675

$585

$685

$785

4 + booths

$465

$565

$665

$575

$675

$775

$800

Corner Booths (C)

Booth price includes: • 10’ x 10’ booth space • Back draped wall 8’ high and side rails 36” high and 10’ long • Identifying sign, and two booth personnel badges • Promotional brochure listing, website listing, and show program listing (if deadlines are met) • Assistance with move-in/out.

$850

w Booth Location Preference

(refer to floor plan—subject to change):

1)___________ 4)___________

2)___________ 5)___________

3)___________

Corner booths are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.

x Additional requests regarding booth location (near other companies, away from other companies, etc) _______________________________________________________

To Reserve Booth Space: The balance of the booth cost is due by September 15, 2016. Any exhibitor not complying with the specified payment schedule forfeits all rights, claims, and reservations to the booths.

Cancellations: Cancellations after September 15, 2016 will forfeit all payments.

Make all checks payable to Indiana Green Expo (IGE) or charge: ___MasterCard ___Visa

___Discover ___Amex

y Signature:______________________________________________

Card Number______________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________

Expires______________________

Billing Address_____________________________________________________

(Sign and mail. Provide email of primary contact for booth.)

z Total Amount Due:

$_________________

3-digit security code_________________

City, State, Zip______________________________________________________ Authorized Signature________________________________________________

Mail contract to: Indiana Green Expo, 3596 Linkside Court, Carmel, IN 46032 Ph: 800-443-7336 • haggard.rick@att.net www.inla1.org • www.mrtf.org • www.IndianaGreenExpo.com

***MAKE COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS BEFORE SENDING ***

OFFICE USE ONLY Member:______________________

Date Rcvd:_____________________

Check/P.O. #:___________________

Payment Rcvd:_________________

January 3-5 • Indiana Convention Center

Indiana Green Expo 2017 PO Box 2285, West Lafayette, IN 47996-2285

www.IndianaGreenExpo.com Presented by:

Educational Program & Trade Show | January 3-5 Corporate Sponsor

www.IndianaGreenExpo.com

Planning for Future Success

Who Should Attend?

Business Leaders Garden Centers Landscape Management Golf Course Superintendents Turf Managers Grounds Managers Lawn Care Professionals Arborists Landscape Architects Designers Wholesale Growers Greenhouse Growers Educators Turf Producers Extension Educators College & High School Students Interested in the Green Industry Vegetation Management Master Gardeners Garden Clubs Pesticide Applicators Government Agencies

NEW — Best Value!

Early BIRD REGISTRATION:

November 30

Register Early & Save EARLY BIRD registration deadline: November 30, 2016 Mailed pre-registration deadline: December 14, 2016 Online pre-registration deadline: December 19, 2016