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TCI Expo Hartford, Conn., Nov. 3-5, 2011 Pre-conference workshops Nov 1-2 TCI Expo is dedicated completely to the tree care industry.With more than 60 hours of education, attendees can earn up to 33 CEUs in just a few days. Earn credits toward CTSP, ISA, PLANET and ASCA re-certification. Pesticide credits are also available for many states. Earn up to 13.25 CEUs free (with a trade show pass) directly on the trade show floor with engaging tree demonstrations or participate in open forums, seminars, workshops and more. Compare equipment, evaluate new products and take advantage of special show-only pricing. Check out live demonstrations and get answers directly from the manufacturer. Participate in raffles, giveaways and contests. TCI Expo also enables attendees to meet top industry leaders specializing in business, safety and arboriculture. In addition to networking in seminars and on the show floor, there are free organized social events plus plenty of time for connecting with friends at various forums, meeting new people on the show floor, and enjoying downtown Hartford with colleagues. Schedule at a Glance 2-Day Pre-Conference Workshop — NOV. 1 AND 2 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CTSP Workshop and Certification Exam Note:workshop takes place at the Hartford Marriott Downtown. CTSP registration is separate from TCI Expo registration. 1-Day Pre-Conference Workshops — NOV. 2 7 a.m. REGISTRATION OPENS – Connecticut Convention Center 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. EHAP Electrical Hazards Awareness Program Jackson Dodds,CTSP,Ray Smith & Associates, Inc. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Business Boot Camp Bob Rouse,TCIA;John Iurka and 22 Arbor Age / October 2011 Randall McDonald,Accreditation Consultants 1 - 5 p.m. Utility Companies: Pruning PR and Best Practices Geoff Kempter,Asplundh Technical Services 1 - 5 p.m. Increase Sales, Decrease Stress Steve Beck, Beck & Associates THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 6 a.m. REGISTRATION OPENS – Connecticut Convention Center 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. (concurrent sessions) Wireless Vehicle Management Solutions Michael Lingman,Wright Express Safety Update 2011 — Don't Become a Statistic Dr. John Ball,CTSP,South Dakota State University Key Diseases of Conifers SHOW PREVIEW Dr.Sharon Douglas,The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. Keynote:Work-Life Balance —What Does it Take? (free for attendees) Steve Beck, Beck & Associates 9:57 a.m. TCI EXPO TRADE SHOW OPENS 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Utility Contractor Accreditation Information Session Bob Rouse,TCIA 11 a.m. - Noon #TCIEXPO 2nd Annual TweetUp (free for attendees) Amy Tetreault,TCIA Noon - 1 p.m. TCIA Members-Only Forum — Productive Business Ideas in Today's Economy (free for TCIA member companies) David Lee,TCIA 2 - 3:30 p.m. CTSP Networking Forum (free for attendees) Peter Gerstenberger,TCIA 3 - 4 p.m. Young Business Leaders Forum (free for attendees) 4 p.m. TCI EXPO TRADE SHOW CLOSES 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. (concurrent sessions) Frugal and Effective Marketing Dr.Cliff Robbins, Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network Rigging: Know The Ropes Ken Palmer,ArborMaster Pruning:The Good, Bad & Ugly David Schwartz, Schwartz Tree Care 5:30 p.m. Welcome Reception (free for attendees and exhibitors) Connecticut Convention Center (in partnership with TCIA and Vermeer Corporation) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 7:30 a.m. REGISTRATION OPENS – Connecticut Convention Center 8 - 9 a.m. (concurrent sessions) Keeping it Green Terrill Collier, Collier Arbor Care Understanding Rigging Forces Todd Kramer,CTSP,Kramer Tree Care Top 10 Tree Pests in 2011 Joe Boggs,Ohio State University Extension 9 a.m. TCI EXPO TRADE SHOW OPENS 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. (concurrent sessions) Beyond Mulch Edith Makra Kusnierz,The Morton Arboretum Finding and Keeping Top Performers Anthony Tresselt,CTSP,Arborist Enterprises, Inc. Emerald Ash Borer: Biology, Impact and Options Nate Siegert,USDA Forest Service 9:30 a.m. Check-in Time: ISA Certification Exam (pre- registration required) 10 - 11 a.m. CTLA Forum (free for attendees) David Hucker,David Hucker Consulting 10 a.m. Check-in Time: PLANET Certification Exam (pre- registration required) 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Accredited Companies Forum (free for accredited companies and enrollees) Bob Rouse and Charlie Tentas,TCIA www.arborage.com