EDITORIAL WELCOME
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CAN’T-MISS NEW EXPERIENCES AT
EQUIP EXPOSITION
BY KRIS KISER, PRESIDENT OF OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE
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his fall, you can expect new and enhanced experiences at Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living and equipment exposition formerly known as GIE+EXPO. The trade show, held Oct. 18-21 in Louisville, Kentucky, brings together nearly 25,000 people and is the place to test before you invest in new products, technologies and ideas.
When we rebranded and renamed the event last year from GIE+EXPO to Equip Exposition, attendee feedback was clear. You wanted more time—outside to try out equipment, to attend education sessions and to network, swap ideas and learn how to grow profitability. We’ve listened and have lined up new experiences and opportunities for you. Here’s what’s new in Louisville this year:
Outdoor Demo Yard One of the biggest draws (literally) at Expo is the Outdoor Demo Yard. This year, we’ve added nearly eight more acres and have some big, new companies moving outside. It also opens earlier, with additional Wednesday hours from noon-5 p.m. Longer hours inside, too The tradeshow also will open earlier for attendees Wednesday, starting for dealers at 9 a.m. and landscape contractors at noon. New opening party The Equip Exposition experience kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 18, with the show’s first-ever welcome reception, hosted at Louisville Slugger Field in downtown Louisville. All attendees are welcome for food and fireworks from 6:30-9 p.m. TurfMutt 5K Mulligan’s 5K Run and Walk, sponsored by Ariens Co. and the TurfMutt Foundation and benefiting the Kentucky Humane Society, steps off Wednesday morning and takes participants across the Ohio River on the city’s Big Four pedestrian bridge. Can’t-miss concerts The show’s premium concert event featuring country star Trace Adkins moves to Thursday evening at Fourth Street Live! Our house band— The Crashers—kick things off Wednesday night.
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