President’s Message
Spring Is a Time to Get Involved By Chris O’Brien, MCH
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he green industry got off to a strong start this spring. The weather generally cooperated, customers were ready to spend, and landscape materials were available for the most part. That initial surge is mostly over at this point. Time to take a deep breath and assess where we stand as an industry, as standalone businesses, and as individual professionals — and to celebrate success stories with colleagues! MNLA has you covered with the Down to Earth Summer Conference & Trade Show to be held at Weston Nurseries, Inc. on Thursday, July 14, 2022, in Hopkinton. Following the high standards set by the MNLA education committee and the MCH board, we present the largest and best event of the summer. Our Summer Conference and Trade Show is back live after a three-year hiatus! We will be face-to-face for education,
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demonstrations, MCH certifications, tours, networking, and making new connections. Exhibitors and meeting sponsors will present products and services to stimulate new ideas. To get the competitive juices going, the traditional Plant ID Challenge will be joined by a new Container Garden Competition open to all who want to pit their skills against the best of the best. Food trucks will provide a variety of lunch choices. Following the interactive education, exhibits, and tours, an After Party on the premises will feature live music, food and drink, and awards and recognitions through the rest of the afternoon. Admission is included with the conference registration. The day’s events are about restoring the personal connections that have been missing or decreased over the last two years. The Down to Earth Summer Conference and Trade Show is an opportunity to help rebuild those connections while doing something quite enjoyable and interesting. You need to be there! To register or get more information, go to www.mnla.com. Hope to see you at the summer conference! Chris O’Brien, MCH Howard Garden Designs MNLA President
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2022 Annual Summer Conference & Trade Show Where green industry professionals meet!
Thursday, July 14, 2022 Weston Nurseries, Inc.
14 Pearl Lane, South Hadley, MA 01075 Phone: (413) 548-8000 Fax: (413) 549-4000 Email: info@newp.com Web: www.newp.com
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