Turfgrass Producers
International
2 East Main Street
East Dundee, IL 60118
800-405-8873
www.turfgrasssod.org
TPI is the only worldwide association
committed to the advancement of the
turfgrass sod industry.
Utility Arborist Association
P.O. Box 3129
Champaign, IL 61826-3129
217-355-9411
www.utilityarborist.org
The Utility Arborist Association (UAA)
is an organization of nearly 3,000
individuals with interest in and a
commitment to the maintenance of
trees and other vegetation. UAA's
primary goal is to ensure the safe and
reliable distribution of energy, including
electric, oil, and gas, to businesses and
residences.
IndUsTry EvEnTs
Equipment & Engine Training
Council's (EETC) annual conference
www.eetc.org
Green Industry & Equipment
Expo (GIE+EXPO)
gie-expo.com
Two tradeshows — GIE+EXPO and
Hardscape North America — co-
located in one central location, provide
your number one opportunity to see
what your industry is buzzing about.
The 19-acre Outdoor Demonstration
Area, within easy walking distance
of the indoor exhibits, and the New
Products Showcase make these
prestigious shows an exceptionally
efficient, productive marketplace. See
outdoor power equipment, along with
products for landscapes, gardens,
outdoor leisure, hardscapes and light
construction.
Irrigation show
www.irrigationshow.org
As the largest irrigation exhibition in
the world, the Irrigation Show truly
includes everything under the sun in
water management systems, products
and services. Find new suppliers,
innovative products and smart
solutions to grow your business.
IsA Conference
and Trade show
www.isa-arbor.com/events/
conference/index.aspx
ISA's Annual International Conference
and Trade Show is the world's
premier gathering of arboricultural
professionals, where practicing
arborists and urban foresters come
together with top researchers and
educators to learn the latest in
research, technology, and innovations
in arboriculture and urban forestry.
national Hardware show
www.nationalhardwareshow.com
The National Hardware Show is the
prime time and place for face-to-
face sourcing, trading and learning
for the $343-billion-dollar U.S. home
improvement and DIY markets. Your
source for products sold for the home,
after the home is built and attracting
a worldwide audience of more than
27,000 industry professionals.
new England Grows
www.newenglandgrows.org
New England Grows' educational
conference and exposition gives
participants unique access to targeted,
industry-specific products, information,
education and connections. The
New England Nursery Association,
Massachusetts Arborists Association,
Massachusetts Association of
Landscape Professionals and
Massachusetts Nursery & Landscape
Association are the organization's
founding partners.
Outdoor Power Equipment
Aftermarket Association's
(OPEAA) annual meeting
www.opeaa.org
Outdoor Power Equipment and
Engine service Association's
(OPEEsA) annual meeting
www.opeesa.com
Outdoor Power Equipment
Institute's (OPEI) annual meeting
www.opei.org
The rental show
www.therentalshow.com or www.
ararental.org.
American Rental Association's (ARA)
annual convention and trade show.
skillsUsA's national Leadership
and skills Conference
www.skillsusa.org
SkillsUSA's National Leadership
and Skills Conference (NLSC) is a
showcase of career and technical
education students. More than 15,000
people — including students, teachers
and business partners — participate in
the week-long event.
sTMA Conference
www.stma.org/2015-conference
The five-day STMA Conference event
features seminars, lectures, general
sessions and exhibits from sports turf
and environmental science leaders in
nine conference tracts: agronomic,
construction / renovation, facility
management, industry developments,
pest control, professional development,
sustainability, synthetic and water.
TCI Expo
http://expo2014.tcia.org
The Tree Care Industry Expo (TCI
Expo) combines the unparalleled value
of a first-class conference education
and endless networking opportunities
with top industry leaders in business,
safety and arboriculture. Attendees
can also meet with colleagues,
vendors and manufacturers from
around the nation. ■
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