Reinders is returning to the Waukesha County Expo Center in Milwaukee for its 22nd Green Industry Conference, scheduled for March 11-12.
The Sussex, Wis.-based supplier has hosted its conference and trade show every other year since 1973. The event features educational sessions, a trade show with more than 80 suppliers and manufacturers, hot homemade donuts each morning, lunch, raffle prizes and refreshments each afternoon. Attendees will have the opportunity to enter a drawing to win the show grand prize package consisting of a drone and camera.
In addition, this year’s show also will act as a kick off of its 150th anniversary, with a show theme of “Celebrating Our Past with Our Eyes on the Future.”
A program of more than 35 seminars is scheduled, with a partial list of guest speakers and topics including:
- Jim Kerns, Ph.D., of North Carolina State University providing tips for “Maximizing Turfgrass Health Under Budgetary Constraints;”
- Jeff Schmidt of PBI-Gordon Corp. discussing “Maximizing Weed Control;”
- Jim Hague of Knox Fertilizer Co. answering the question, “Are Long Feeding Fertilizers and Combination Products for Me?”
- Ed Beaulieu of Aquascape presenting on “FountainScaping: Designing & Installing Small Scale Water Features into New and Existing Landscapes;”
- Bruce Schweiger of the University of Wisconsin talking on the topic “The ABC’s of NPK;”
- Matt Hollingsworth of NDS providing tips about how “Drainage Enhancements Add Profits;”
- Brian Webb and Kevin Hunt of World Class Lighting discussing “Growing Your Business with Seasonal Lighting;”
- Dave Louttit of The Andersons talking on “New Fertilizer Solutions;”
- Eric Baumeister of The Toro Co. providing hints for “Troubleshooting Electrical and Hydraulic System Problems;” and
- Steve Drake of the SCD Group presenting “Harnessing Multiple Generations in the Workforce.”
Preregistration is $59 per day or $99 for a two-day pass before March 6. Registration at the door is $69 per day. For show information, seminar updates and registration, visit www.reinders.com.
