While the GIS is seen as the big show, local trade shows are still important to many people in our business. So why should I take another look at attending my local show? I was lucky enough to be asked to sit in on a discussion back in 2012 about "what can we do different?" for the PA Turf Grass Show. Matt Shaffer, who was the President of the PA Turf Grass Council at the time, had a refreshing view of asking the people who are on the business end of how to grow a shrinking product.
So this year there is an opening speaker that has some big interest here in Philly, Bernie Parent.
The legendary goalie of the Philadelphia Flyers. There is also some other changes to the format in an attempt to revive the event. Hopefully it will bring some people back and maybe some new faces.
In the end to me it is about supporting great programs like the PA Turf Grass Council and others that are vital to the turf business. While attending you get the opportunity for professional growth, networking opportunities, always important sprayer applicator credits and supporting the future.
For those of you who are local, I hope to see you this week and for those of you in other parts of the country, I hope you take a day to visit you regional show.
http://paturf.org/
WJC
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