Region 5 Education Day

Written by Administrator | 21 January 2010

Save The Date!

Presented by GardenScape Professionals Association and Cornell University Cooperative Extension, Monroe County
Sponsored By Unilock Inc., Landmasters/Atlas Block Co. Ltd. and Niggli & Associates

February 11, 2010

Auditorium Center, 875 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14605

Featuring Keynote Speaker Melisza Campos, Dale Carnegie Training

Morning Session

Cathedral Hall 4th Floor

7:15
Onsite Registration & Trade Show: Ionic Hall 3rd Floor
Coffee Pastries & Juice in Ionic Hall
Sponsored by Niggli Associates (Betters Yards & Gardens)

8:00
Welcome Cathedral Hall 4th Floor

8:10
Bringing the Landscape Team Together: Melisza Campos, Dale Carnegie Training

10:00
Dumb Things NOT to Do in Landscaping: Tom Mitchell, Tom Mitchell Landscaping, Buffalo

11:00
Working Together Over Lunch & Beyond: Melisza Campos, Dale Carnegie Training

Noon Lunch: Cathedral Hall & Dessert: Ionic Hall

Afternoon Session One

Library (Owners/ Managers session)

12:55
Conveying the Business Owner's Vision: Melisza Campos, Dale Carnegie Training

Afternoon Session Two

Tea Room (pesticide recertification session)

12:55
Regulatory Update, Lessons from 2009 Inspections: Ed Hanbeck & Chris Wainwright, NYS DEC

2:05
Practical opportunities for pest and disease management that may reduce pesticide use: Betsy Lamb, NYS IPM Program

Afternoon Session Three

Cathedral Hall (hardscape)

12:55

How to Get the Hardscape Job at Your Price
Tom Borrelli, Director of Sales, Hanson Hardscape Products  This seminar emphasizes professional sales and marketing strategies that teach you to sell the value of your company rather than defend the cost of your work.

2:05
"Pavers" Applications for Outdoor Kitchens, Raised Patios, Outdoor Fireplaces, Water Features, etc.
Tim Hay, Cambridge Pavers / Vise President ICPI WNY Chapter

Afternoon Session Four

Outside (Drivers)

12:55 
What You Need To Know for DOT Compliance and a mock roadside inspection for truck and trailer: Mark Pettis, NYS Police

Afternoon Session Capstone

Cathedral Hall (General session for all)

3:15-4:15
We ARE a Team, Lessons Learned: Melisza Campos, Dale Carnegie Training

Vendors:

• Unilock, Inc.
• Landmasters/Atlas Block Co. Ltd.
• Niggli & Associates
• Northern Nurseries
• Weckesser Brick Company Inc.
• Horticultural Associates of Rochester, Inc.
• Beck's Garden Supplies, LLC.
• Belgard Hardscapes

RECESSION SPECIAL PRICING BEFORE February 1, 2010:

• Member price $30.00 each
• Non member $40.00
• Student $20.00.

AFTER February 1, 2010:

• $40 per person

Email your reservation to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Phone/Fax:  585.265.9018

Mail:

GardenScape Professionals
PO Box 1113
Webster NY 14580
(checks payable to GPA)