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SHOW PREVIEW TCI EXPO 2013 R ace with the winners at TCI EXPO 2013, Nov. 14-16, 2013 in Charlotte, N.C. The world's largest tree care industry trade show and conference, hosted by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), combines the value of a first-class conference education and endless networking opportunities with top industry leaders in business, safety and arboriculture. TCI EXPO is the ideal place to compare equipment, evaluate products and take advantage of special show-only pricing from hundreds of exhibitors. Plus, check out live demonstrations, win prizes and giveaways, attend forums and roundtables, earn valuable CEUs, and more.You can also meet with colleagues, vendors and manufacturers from around the nation. 75th Museum To celebrate 75 years as an association,TCIA will be displaying a museum at TCI EXPO 2013.This anniversary serves as a way to honor the commitment of the pioneers who established the organization, to reflect on the volunteer members who oversaw its growth, and to salute the current members who act as stewards for its ongoing legacy. The collection will chronicle TCIA's history not only as an Photos by John Kmitta association, but as an industry, and will feature donated pieces from TCIA members. Historical exhibit items will include pictures, equipment, documents, tools, climbing gear, stories and informative anecdotes about key figures and events in the tree care industry. Welcome Reception Vermeer and TCIA are inviting TCI EXPO attendees to the firstever welcome reception at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.The reception, to be held Thursday, Nov. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m., is open to all registered TCI EXPO attendees and exhibitors. Complimentary hot and cold hors d'oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be open. The high-tech venue gives welcome reception attendees the chance to get up close and personal with the NASCAR experience. Glory Road displays 18 historic cars and 40 different race tracks along a banked ramp. High Octane Theater traces the history of NASCAR on a 64-foot-wide projection screen.The Hall of Honor celebrates some of the sport's best drivers. Heritage Speedway showcases the artifacts and items that made NASCAR what it is today.Your TCI EXPO badge gets you in free for this reception, including exclusive access to all four floors for one night only. Schedule at a Glance (Note: All seminars and events take place at the Charlotte Convention Center, unless otherwise noted.) 1 - 5 p.m. EHAP Train the Trainer Dr. John Ball, CTSP South Dakota , State University WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13 Pre-conference Workshops 7 a.m. Registration opens 1 - 5 p.m. Are You A Fierce Competitor! Ed Laflamme, LIC, and Bill Arman, The Harvest Group 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tree Injection Summit Hosted at Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories, Charlotte, N.C. THURSDAY, NOV. 14 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. EHAP – Electrical Hazards Awareness Program Gary Ickes, CTSP Ickes Tree Service, , Inc. 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Nothing Happens Without the Sale Ed Laflamme, LIC, and Bill Arman, The Harvest Group 20 Arbor Age / October 2013 6 a.m. Registration opens 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Arborist Safety Update: What Happened in 2013? Dr. John Ball, CTSP South Dakota , State University 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Utility Contractor Accreditation Forum Bob Rouse, Charlie Tentas, and Walter Jackson,TCIA 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. Not a Drop to Drink, Trees are Thirsty Dr.W .Todd Watson,Texas A&M University Noon - 1 p.m. TCIA Members-only Forum Maximizing Member Benefits David Lee,TCIA 8:45-9:45 a.m. KEYNOTE: Teamwork at 200 mph Jeff Hammond, Fox Sports NASCAR Commentator 2 - 3:30 p.m. CTSP Networking Forum Peter Gerstenberger,TCIA 9:57 a.m. TCI EXPO TRADE SHOW FLOOR OPENS 3 - 4 p.m. Young Business Leaders Forum Bob Rouse,Amy Tetreault and David Lee,TCIA www.arborage.com