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Schedule at a glance WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23-FRIDAY, OCT. 25 Green Industry Conference and School of Grounds Management WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 Dealer Day — 3-7 p.m. (dealers, retailers and distributors only) Reception on the tradeshow floor — 5-7 p.m. (dealers, retailers and distributors only) Free concert at 4th Street Live! (Craig Morgan with special guest Jamie McLean Band at 7:30 p.m.) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 Photos on this page provided by Hardscape North America (HNA) and the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI). GIE+EXPO open to all industry participants Indoor — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Outdoor — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free concert at 4th Street Live! (Three Dog Night with special guest Angie Johnson at 7:30 p.m.) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 GIE+EXPO open to all industry participants Indoor — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Outdoor — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free concert at 4th Street Live! (Holly Williams with special guest Olivia Henken at 8 p.m.) Hardscape North America HNA features state-of-the-art tools and products for hardscape contractors, distributors/dealers and installers involved in the segmental pavement and retaining wall business. HNA offers a full slate of education for hardscape contractors, as well as special programming for dealers/distributors. HNA Installer Championship New this year at Hardscape North America, the HNA Installer Championship will test and recognize the skills, dedication and passion of hardscape contractors from the United States, Canada and Mexico. Up to 12 teams will be tested on their application of industry best practices, safety, quality and craftsmanship in a race against the clock and other top installers. The HNA Installer Championship will be held Oct. 24-25. The teams will compete for $1,000 for the champion and $400 for the runner up, the HNA Installer Championship Cup of the Year, bragging rights, free tools, and tons of free PR. HNA Installation Demonstrations HNA is set to host two full days of hardscape demonstrations in the HNA Outdoor www.landscapeirrigation.com Arena, located adjacent to an indoor exhibit area featuring hundreds of companies' newest products. The demonstrations, scheduled for October 24 and 25, are included with HNA tradeshow admission. All demonstrations are eligible for CE credit for ICPI Certified Installers. * Essential Hardscape Tools, presented by Frank Gandora, president, Creative Hardscape Company, Thursday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m.-noon * Base Construction for Interlocking Concrete Pavement Systems, presented by Bill Gardocki, president, Interstate Landscape Co., Inc., Thursday, Oct. 24, 1-2 p.m. * Construction of Fire Features for Outdoor Living Areas, presented by Pat McCrindle, owner, MPS, Inc., Thursday, Oct. 24, 3-4 p.m. * Building Raised Patios, Steps and Seat Walls, presented by Bill Gardocki, president, Interstate Landscape Co., Inc., Friday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-noon * Adding Water Features to Hardscapes, presented by James Chubb, national sales manager, Atlantic Water Gardens, Friday, Oct. 25, 1-2 p.m. * Paver Maintenance and Restoration, presented by Pat McCrindle, owner, MPS, Inc., Friday, Oct. 25, 3-4 p.m. HNA Distributor and Dealer Program The HNA Distributor and Dealer Program will be held Oct. 23, and is geared toward helping dealers and distributors grow their businesses through a top-notch program featuring industry experts. This day-long program features presentations on distributors' most pressing business challenges, industryleading speakers, roundtable discussions, and VIP access for dealers to the HNA and GIE+EXPO tradeshow floors on Oct. 23 until 7 p.m., which includes a reception. Hardscape Contractor Executive Workshop The Hardscape Contractor Executive Workshop will be held on Oct. 23, from 1:30-5 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency Louisville. The Workshop, which is approved for 3.5 CE credits for ICPI Certified Installers, opens with a presentation entitled "Retaining Employees in this Ever-Changing World," with speaker Jerry Gaeta of J. Gaeta Business Planning, LLC. Following the presentation, attendees will participate in different roundtable discussions throughout the afternoon. Continuing Education and Certification During the days immediately preceding Hardscape North America (HNA), hardscape contractors can earn credentials to gain a competitive edge and increase their prof- itability and earn continuing education credits needed for ICPI certification renewal. Registration for any of HNA's Pre-Show Installer Courses includes classroom training, a student manual, exam and coffee breaks. Lunch is not included. All courses run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., EDT. Hardscape Project Awards The HNA Hardscape Project Awards recognize the contractor's ability to create outstanding hardscape projects. Twenty-four award categories include residential and commercial applications using a variety of products including concrete pavers, clay pavers and segmental retaining walls and projects of different sizes. The deadline to submit entries is Wednesday, September 18, 2013. The early-bird entry fee is $100 for members (ICPI, BIA or NCMA) and $200 for non-members until Sept. 4. After that the entry fee is $140 for members and $240 for non-members. Projects for consideration must have been completed between Nov. 1, LI 2009 and June 30, 2013. Landscape and Irrigation 7