January 6-8, 2010
Minneapolis Convention Center
For more detailed information visit the website at http://www.northerngreenexpo.org/.
Come check out the MASLA booth. Interested in volunteering? Please contact Director of Public Relations, Carrie Christensen at carrieannchristensen@gmail.com. Carrie is signing volunteers up for 2-hour shifts.
From MNLA:
ATTENTION LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS!
Northern Green Expo
January 6-8, 2010
Dozens of seminars and hundreds of exhibitors!
Speakers you don’t want to miss!
Ron Bratlie, ABC Educational Services LLC
Ron Bratlie is a nationally recognized leader in high performance planning, design and construction. He was instrumental in the design and construction of the first LEED certified building in Minnesota and the first LEED gold elementary building in the Midwest. He has received several national awards including being the first K-12 employee to receive the United States Energy Association’s Public Service Award.
Richard Murphy, Murphy Warehouse Company, MASLA President
Richard Murphy is the president/CEO of Murphy Warehouse Company, a logistics services organization. He is a licensed landscape architect and president-elect of the Minnesota chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. He ensures that his facilities are as green as possible by planting acres of native prairies, pursuing LEED Silver certification, adapting existing systems to make them more environmentally sound, and addressing stormwater issues.
Tim Thoelecke, American Academy of Landscape Design.
Tim Thoelecke is a past president and fellow of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. He has been published in more than 70 different publications, including Crain’s Chicago Business, Better Homes and Gardens, This old House Complete Landscapeing and 5 Sunset Books. His current venture is the American Academy of Landscape Design, a professional development program that improves the confidence and skills of landscape designers. Tim is offering two sessions at Expo . . .
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Deconstructing the Garden: Exploring the Design Process. Thursday, 9:40 a.m.
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Taming the Paper Tiger. Thursday, 3:20 p.m.
A total of 90 educational sessions focusing on topics such as landscape sales and marketing, as well as many new plant sessions. The complete schedule can be found at http://www.northerngreenexpo.org/.
Extras!
- Higher Education Alumni Social at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Hyatt Regency. RSVPs are encouraged . . . click here.
- Casino Party is back with your chance to win tickets to see the Twins at Target Field! Note the earlier 4:30 p.m. Thursday start time. The Green Expo Casino Party is sponsored by Bachman’s Wholesale & Hardscapes, Bailey Nurseries Inc., Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies, The Builders Group, Gerten’s Wholesale, and Ziegler Cat.
Registered yet?
Take advantage of advance registration discounts! Register online by Dec. 19 and your badge will be mailed to you. Registration sponsored by AgStar Financial Services. MASLA members are invited to take MNLA/MTGF member discounts – save $20 per person!
Stimulus Package from Expo Hotels!
The Hyatt Regency and Millennium Hotels are offering a “stimulus package” to 2010 Northern Green Expo attendees to say thanks for your years of loyal patronage. Received a $10 voucher that can be used for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks. (One $10 voucher per guest room per day.) In addition, both Spike’s and Martini’s will feature bonus happy hour specials for Northern Green Expo attendees. Both hotels are connected by climate-controlled skyway to the Minneapolis Convention Center. Rates are $94. Call Hyatt reservations at 888-421-1442 or call Millennium reservations at 866-866-8086.
Questions? E-mail info@northerngreenexpo.org. Phone 651-633-4987 or toll-free 888-886-6652.
P.S. Don’t forget about Super Tuesday! Click here for a list of the 4 extended programs planned for Jan. 5 including “Building Success and Working Smarter” by Jim Paluch, “Emerald Ash Borer: Learning From Experience,” PLT Landscape Lighting, and Phosphorus Training.
