National Green Centre Announces Keynote Speakers

National Green Centre Announces Keynote Speakers

Dr. Michael Dirr, Dr. Allan Armitage, Anna Ball, John Stanley and Jeffrey Bruce will all be at the 2011 National Green Centre to present keynote addresses. But they will be doing so much more: Interacting with each other and with attendees and exhibitors in a variety of educational formats.

Join Dr. Michael Dirr at the 2011 National Green Centre for:

The unveiling of his new app for iPhone: Dirr’s Tree and Shrub Finder

A plant walk at the Missouri Botanical Garden, an exclusive event limited to 30

His 3rd biennial colloquium: The Education of Gardeners

As he hosts the Sweet Melissa Fashion Show: the trendiest new plants in horticulture (thanks to American Nurseryman)

As he moderates a panel discussion on Growers’ Branding Strategies with panelists Jonathan Pedersen of Bailey Nurseries, Bill Calkins of Ball Horticultural Company, Steve Hutton of Conard-Pyle Company, Robert Kerns of Greenleaf Nursery Company, Buddy Lee of Plant Development Services, Inc. and Danny Gouge of Willoway Nurseries

As he moderates a panel discussion on Horticulture in 2060 with panelists Anna Ball, Jeffrey Bruce, Dr. Michael Dosmann, Doug Welty and Jim Berry

His keynote address: Making Sense of the New Plant Clutter: Strategies for Successfully Marketing Trees and Shrubs (thanks to Deep Fork Tree Farm)

Join Dr. Allan Armitage for:

His keynote address: Crazy Plants for Crazy People (thanks to Ellepots)

A Half Day with Allen

A book club discussion with the author on Vines and Climbers and other books by Dr. Armitage

Join Anna Ball for:

Her keynote address: Industry Trends

As she joins Dr. Dirr and others for Horticulture in 2060; a panel discussion

Join John Stanley for:

His keynote address: Identify Retail Trends as they are Incubating (thanks to Ceramo, Inc.)

His presentation on Retailing is about Story Telling

A book club discussion with the author on Just about Everything a Retail Manager Needs to Know and other books by John Stanley

Join Jeffrey Bruce for:

His keynote address: Opportunities for the Landscape Industry

As he joins Dr. Dirr and Anna Ball for Horticulture in 2060; a panel discussion

Join independent garden center owners, landscape contractors, landscape architects and designers, growers, and other green industry professionals as the industry gathers at the 2011 National Green Centre. The 2011 National Green Centre - the next generation green industry event. To register for the 2011 National Green Centre, visit www.nationalgreencentre.org or call 888-233-1876.

The 2011 National Green Centre, presented by the Western Nursery and Landscape Association will be January 9-10 at the AMERICA’S CENTER in St. Louis, MO. The Western Nursery and Landscape Association has been on the leading edge of the industry for 120 years. Our newly renamed and rebranded show, the National Green Centre (previously The WESTERN), continues to help shape the industry.

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