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Show Preview GIE+EXPO/ HNA/GIC T wo tradeshows — GIE+EXPO and Hardscape North America (HNA) — co-located in one central location, provide attendees with the opportunity to see what the industry is buzzing about. The shows will be held Oct. 25-26, 2012 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. Indoor exhibits will be open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days, and the outdoor exhibits will be open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Oct. 25 and 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Oct. 26.* The shows boast 750 exhibiting companies throughout 500,000 square feet inside the Kentucky Exposition Center and in the turf area outside; 19 acres of outdoor demonstra- tions and test driving, adjacent to the indoor exhibits; a New Products Showcase area highlighting the latest industry of- ferings; seminars to boost your efficiency and bottom line; and a wealth of networking opportunities. In addition to the trade shows, there are a range of edu- cational opportunities available, including workshops, sem- inars and demonstrations. The 2012 Green Industry Conference, sponsored by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) is designed for companies in the design/build/installation, landscape man- agement, and lawn care markets. HNA conferences and out- door demonstrations offer approximately 24 hours of hardscape-specific topics. And the School of Grounds Man- agement, presented by the Professional Grounds Manage- ment Society (PGMS) focuses on four core competencies of grounds management, with an emphasis on sustainable management practices (Pre-registration is required for all educational sessions). * Note: A special day on the show floor for dealers only will be held Oct. 24. Workshop Schedule THURSDAY, OCT. 25 Workshop 1 — 10-11:30 a.m. Production Management and Crew Motivation on the Hardscape Job- site Frank Gandora, Creative Hardscape Session A — 1-2:30 p.m. Can't Measure It, You Can't Manage It Dan Gordon, Turf Books, PLANET Member Consultant Session B — 3-4:30 p.m. Avoid Social Media Time-Suck: 21 Practical Tips for Managing Your Time Online More Effectively Chris Heiler, Landscape Leader, PLANET Member Consultant FRIDAY, OCT. 26 Workshop 2 — 10-11:30 a.m. Adding Hardscape Installation to your Company's Success Pat McCrindle, MPS, Inc. McCrindle Paver Systems Session C — 1-2:30 p.m. The Lifecycle of a Landscape Busi- ness Ken Thomas, Envisor Consulting, PLANET Member Consultant Session D — 3-4:30 p.m. Developing a Marketing Plan that Works! Lara Moffat, LM Creative Consulting, PLANET Member Consultant Green Industry Conference The GIC educational session schedule is as follows: WEDNESDAY, OCT. 24 (Louisville Marriott Downtown) Noon-3 p.m. Are You a Fierce Competitor? Ed LaFlamme, Landscape Industry Certified Manager, and Bill Arman, The Harvest Group 1-3 p.m. Leveraging Your Marketing and Branding Effort Online Using New Media 8 Landscape and Irrigation September 2012 Jason Cupp, Landscape Industry Certified, Kincaide, Ltd. 1-3 p.m. My Biggest Mistakes in Building a Landscape Company and What We Did to Fix Them Mark Bradley, TBG Landscape Professionals THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 (Kentucky Expo Center) 10-11:15 a.m. (Concurrent Sessions) Value That Sells Dr. Charlie Hall, Texas A&M University How to Turn Customers Into Pro- moters: An Uncommon Approach to Exceptional Client Service Nanette Seven, Include Software Corp. If You Can't Measure It, You Can't Manage It — Enduring Lessons for the Successful Land Care Profes- sional Daniel S. Gordon, Turfbooks.com Avoid Social Media Time-Suck: 21 Practical Tips for Managing Your Time Online More Effectively Chris Heiler, Landscape Leader The Ultimate Account Manager (Part 1 of 2) Phil Harwood, Landscape Industry Certified Manager, Pro-Motion Consulting, Inc. Cargo Securement Randy Mansell and Gary Clevenger, CNA Insurance By the Numbers: Setting a Course for Success (In Spanish) 1:30-2:45 p.m. (Concurrent Sessions) Growing Your Business Mike Bogan, Brickman Fast Track to Excellence: Peer Groups Make Growth in the Right Direction the Trip of a Lifetime Moderator: Phil Fogarty, Weed Man - Lake County Panelists: Jim McCutcheon, www.landscapeirrigation.com All photos courtesy of GIE+EXPO