GROWS EXPO Experience


Exposition The GROWS exposition is jam-packed with the industry’s leading suppliers ready to make deals on the newest equipment, the coolest plants and the best technology. You’ll come away with hundreds of ideas and new connections to help you grow your business. If it’s new or innovative, you’ll find it here.


Retailers’ Choice Awards Join fellow home and garden retailers and The Garden Center Group in singling out the products you think have the best sales potential by nominating them for the Retailers’ Choice Awards. On Wednesday, you and your colleagues will scour the show floor to identify the products deserving special recognition for their vision. Tom Kegley, acclaimed marketing consultant, will announce the award recipients on Thursday morning and lead a tour of the tradeshow floor highlighting award winners. This program honors exhibitors for their innovation and helps retailers single out the most innovative products at GROWS.


Sprint Sessions on the Common Ground Stage Think fast! During our popular Sprint Sessions speakers pack a wealth of information into 15-minute mini-lectures. Swing by the Common Ground stage throughout the day for rapid-fire lessons on everything from ergonomics to entomology, from pollinators to pruning. (See page 14 for detailed schedule).


“Nobody is as smart as everybody.”


Bill Taylor, founder of Fast Company


Reap the benefits of collaborative know-how when you join colleagues at the Bright Ideas Center, home to offerings such as:


• Ask Extension • The Bookstore at GROWS • Speaker Book Signings • Idea Swaps • Career Center • Future Leaders Student Gathering Area • …and more!


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Ask Extension Extension is an important part of your business toolkit – their research-based information and


expertise are a useful resource for everyone in the commercial horticulture industry. This is your chance for valuable one-on-one time with Extension personnel from across New England.


Network Central Information gathering, casual conversation and connections galore! Grab a cup of coffee at the


Garden Café and visit the 30+ trade associations, agencies and other organizations that comprise GROWS’ valuable roster of network members.


Recharging Station Relax, recharge and reboot your mind, body and mobile device at this refreshing venue.


Brew Garden Kick back and enjoy a beverage – hot or cold – at the Brew Garden located on the Common in the center of the tradeshow floor.


Gaming Park Challenge a colleague to ping pong or a game of corn hole and find out if you've still got what it takes to dominate the field.


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