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12 September 2016 Landscape and Irrigation www.landscapeirrigation.com SHOW PREVIEW Two tradeshows — GIE+EXPO and Hardscape North America — co-located in one central location, provide your number one opportunity to see what the industry is buzzing about. 2015 was the biggest show yet, and this year is shaping up to bring even more innovations, ideas and networking. GIE+EXPO and HNA feature: ■ 19-acre Outdoor Demonstration Area, within easy walking distance of the indoor exhibits. ■ More than 750 exhibits and a New Products Showcase make these prestigious shows an exceptionally effi cient, productive marketplace. See outdoor power equipment, along with products for landscapes, gardens, outdoor leisure, hardscapes and light construction. ■ Education and training for all industry segments GIE+EXPO's 2016 dates are Wednesday, Oct. 19 (Dealer Day) and Oct. 20-21 for all industry participants. The annual event is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Inc. (OPEI), Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) and National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP). HNA is sponsored by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI). "This show brings together such a wide variety of industry stakeholders, and provides a rare opportunity to view the latest and greatest product innovations – all under one roof," said Mark Johansen, director of marketing, Kohler Engines. "We've participated from the very beginning and will be expanding our booth as part of our ongoing commitment to engage attendees in unique and memorable ways." After maxing out its space in the South Wing last year, Hardscape North America will move to the North Wing to allow for its continued growth. Admission to the hardscape exhibits – both indoors and out – is included with GIE+EXPO registration. This co-location gives landscape professionals the opportunity to see a wide range of related new products and explore ways to tap into the growing hardscape market. In addition, a $25 upgrade will give landscape pros access to live hardscape demos, which will feature a continuous build for the fi rst time. In addition, landscapers are invited to attend HNA's Thursday morning keynote featuring Papa John's Pizza founder and CEO John Schnatter. Also, back by popular demand, the GIE+EXPO Workshops will feature nine sessions to help landscape pros grow their businesses. This year's lineup will include a hardscape session, "Secrets Every Contractor Ought to Know About the Hardscape Business," which includes admission to the hardscape demos. Other workshops, which are sponsored by NALP, include topics such as marketing strategies, how to increase business with QuickBooks, coaching and managing employees to improve performance and avoidable mistakes that can affect your profi ts. GIE + EXPO 2016 and Hardscape North America SHOW PREVIEW