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Important Voices


Michael Dirr, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus University of Georgia


Kate Kennen, RLA Owner


Offshoots Productive Landscapes


The brightest minds in the green industry share their insight on the latest design, techno- logical advances, consumer trends and more. From new plant introductions and disease diagnostic strategies to lean management and eco-friendly landscapes – New England GROWS brings the experts to you and offers something for everyone on your team. Learn what it takes to build relationships, drive sales and reduce costs. Further your knowledge and earn important Continuing Education Credit.


Hear from industry legends, policy-shaping environmentalists and hard-driving entrepreneurs, to name a few. Prepare to broaden your perspective with speakers such as:


Rick Darke President


Rick Darke, LLC


David Milarch Co-founder


Archangel Ancient Tree Archive


Dan Foley, MCLP, CLP, CSP Success Coach,


Advisor and Strategist DHCC Management Corp.


Page Dickey Author, Designer


NHLA Seminars NEW! massverde.us


Hispanic-American landscape professionals are an impressive and influential segment of New England’s green industry. GROWS is pleased to be working with the National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) to introduce sessions designed for Hispanic landscape professionals and those who work closely with them.


The NHLA seeks to inform, encourage, and support Hispanic-American landscape professionals so that they can become highly successful business people, engaged leaders, and effective advocates. Visit the NHLA booth at GROWS to learn more about the benefits of involvement with this burgeoning organization.


NHLA instructors will present timely sessions for Hispanic-American landscape professionals on important business-building topics like setting and achieving sales goals, building training programs, and ensuring clear communication. Seminars on better understanding your Latino workforce and growing Latino leaders will also be offered. Details on this exciting new learning opportunity at GROWS will be available and distributed this Fall.


››››› Expanded Expo Hours and New Rise & Shine Seminar @ 8:00 a.m! ‹‹‹‹‹ DECEMBER 2


SEMINARS & EXPO HOURS


DECEMBER 3 DECEMBER 4


WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY


SEMINARS EXPO


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SEMINARS EXPO


8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.


8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.


8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.


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