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20 FALL 2015 ARBOR AGE www.arborage.com SHOW PREVIEW TCI Expo Nov. 12-14, Pittsburgh, Pa. Since its inception in 1990, TCI Expo has grown into the world's largest tree care industry trade show and conference — and it just keeps getting better. Join thousands of tree care professionals in Pittsburgh, Pa., November 12-14 to celebrate the show's silver anniversary during 2015. TCI Expo has come a long way since its first show in Richmond, Va., which drew 624 arborists representing 340 firms and organizations from 29 states. "It was phenomenal," recalled Brian Barnard, division manager for Midwest Arborist Supplies in Grand Rapids, Mich. Barnard worked as a staff arborist for the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) in 1990. "[TCI Expo] was a huge success. I think it surprised everybody how many good, quality, eager young tree companies that were out there that maybe even the old-time tree company owners never knew were there. We all kind of grew together through the '90s." Fast-forward 25 years: TCI Expo is still one of the most anticipated events in the tree care industry, with thousands of arborists attending each year to enjoy first-class conference education sessions, endless networking opportunities, and exclusive deals on tree care supplies and equipment. Attendees can meet with colleagues, vendors and manufacturers from around the nation, check out the latest equipment and industry trends, win prizes and giveaways, attend forums and roundtables, earn valuable CEUs, and much more. TCI Expo has something for every tree care professional, whether you're looking to score great deals, stay up-to-date on industry trends, or network with the best in the business. TRADE SHOW FLOOR TCI Expo is the ideal venue to browse and purchase top notch tree care equipment, products and services — all on the trade show floor. With hundreds of exhibitors in attendance, TCI Expo attendees are certain to find vendors to suit their business needs. The trade show floor is open throughout the conference, providing ample time to browse, try out new products, evaluate cutting-edge equipment, and take advantage of show-only prices and promotions. The trade show floor houses more than just the exhibitor booths; head to the center for live tree demonstrations, ALL PHOTOS PROVIDED BY TCI EXPO Trade Show Hours Thursday, Nov. 12 9:57 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.