2010 Schedule of Events

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Tuesday, October 26 | Wednesday, October 27
Thursday, October 28 | Friday, October 29 | Saturday, October 30

Tuesday, October 26 top

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ICPI Level I Concrete Paver Installer Course and Certification Exam  (Optional Ticketed Event - Two-Day Program, Day 1) - Pat McCrindle and Ross Yantzi
 
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ICPI Level II Concrete Paver Installer Certificate Course (Optional Ticketed Event - Two-Day Program, Day 1) - David Smith and Andrew Vear
 
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
NCMA SRW Installer Course and CSRWI (™) Exam (Optional Ticketed Event - One-Day Program) - Chris Ebbesen
 
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ICPI Permeable (PICP) Concrete Paver Installer Technician Certificate Course (Optional Ticketed Event - Two-Day Program, Day 1) - Fred Adams and Kevin Earley

Wednesday, October 27 top

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ICPI Level I Concrete Paver Installer Course and Certification Exam (Optional Ticketed Event - Two-Day Program, Day 2) - Pat McCrindle and Ross Yantzi
 
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ICPI Level II Concrete Paver Installer Certificate Course (Optional Ticketed Event - Two-Day Program, Day 2) - David Smith and Andrew Vear
 
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ICPI Permeable (PICP) Concrete Paver Installer Technician Certificate Course (Optional Ticketed Event - Two-Day Program, Day 2) - Fred Adams and Kevin Earley
 
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
NCMA SRW Installer Course and CSRWI (™) Exam (Optional Ticketed Event - One-Day Program) - Chris Ebbesen
 
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
NCMA SRW Installer Advanced Course and CSRWI-a (™) Exam (Optional Ticketed Event - One-Day Program) - Ronnie Birdwell and Vern Dueck
 
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
HNA Distributor Program (Optional Ticketed Event - One-Day Program for Distributors)
 
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Chapter Leaders Workshop (by invitation only)

Thursday, October 28 top

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast With Champions - each table a different hardscape, landscape, or business-related topic (Optional Ticketed Event - three days)
 
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
GIE+EXPO and HNA Shows
 
9:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SRW Hands-On Installation Basic Course (Optional Ticketed Event - One-Day Program) – Bill Gardocki
 
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mechanical Installation Demonstrations - ongoing throughout the day
 
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
 
Business Building Blocks
Pricing and Profitability - Kevin Kehoe
Sustainability
Sustainable Landscaping: a Visionary Look at the Future of Gardens - Owen Dell
 
Design/Build/Installation
Design Inspiration…Exploring Design Styles With Plants - Kathy Rudnyk
Design/Build/Installation
Designing and Constructing Exceptional Water Features, Part 1 of 2 - Dave Duensing
 
Hardscape
Bidding and Estimating for Commercial Hardscape Projects - Andrew Vear
Hardscape
Your Ticket to Success: Partnering with Suppliers - Lisa Lackovic
 
Hardscape
Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement: a Stormwater Management Solution - Kevin Earley
Hardscape
Increasing Profits through Paver Enhancement and Maintenance - Rich Colletti
 
Landscape Management
How Low Can You Go? - Panel - Moderators: Roger Phelps, Bill Horn, Bruce Moore
Landscape Management
Keys to Effective Sales Presentations - Chris Kujawa
 
Lawn Care
Real Customer Service...the Missing Link - Bill Hoopes
Lawn Care
Sustainability/”Green” and How to Position our Industry Better - Nick Hamon
 
Professional Grounds Management Society
Stormwater Protection and Greener Landscapes - Sarah Lynn Cunninghame
Professional Grounds Management Society
Lessons Learned from Analyzing Fatal Injuries in the Landscape and Horticulture Field - Sam Steel
 
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hardscape Demonstration
Compaction for Paver Installation - Pat McCrindle
 
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Business Building Blocks
Managing Costs and Budgets - Kevin Kehoe
Expanding Your Business
Growing Your Business with Tree Care - Mark Chisolm
 
Design/Build/Installation
Incorporating Design Technology for Efficient and Accurate Landscape Design/Build Workflows - Eric Gibley
Design/Build/Installation
Designing and Constructing Exceptional Water Features, Part 2 of 2 - Dave Duensing
 
Hardscape Demonstration
Demonstration: Basic Paver Installation - Pat McCrindle
Sustainability
Business Opportunities in Sustainable Landscaping - Owen Dell
 
Landscape Management
Business in a Box: The Four Core Buckets for Companies Under $750K - Bruce Wilson and Tom Oyler
Landscape Management
Safety & Training Case Studies - Rick Cuddihe, Matt Bland, Laurie Erdman, Gary Clevenger, and Chuck Stribling
 
Lawn Care
Who is Your Advocate for Legislation and Regulations That Affect Your Business? - John Buechner, Jim Campanella, Jim Skillen
Lawn Care
Managing Lawn Insects with Reduced Chemical Inputs - Daniel Potter
 
Professional Grounds Management Society
Global Water Issues - Kelly Kopp
Professional Grounds Management Society
Using Standardized Risk Analysis Matrix to Reduce Risk in the Landscape Industry - Sam Steel
 
Sales & Marketing
Steps To Win More Customers & Contracts - George Hedley
 
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hardscape Demonstration
Outdoor Living Enhancements - Mike Haumersen and Joe Raboine
 
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Keynote Speaker - Above All Else: the Power of Passion – Jamie Clark

Friday, October 29 top

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast With Champions - each table a different hardscape, landscape, or business-related topic
 
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
GIE+EXPO and HNA Shows
 
9:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SRW Hands-On Installation Advanced Course (Optional One-Day Program) – Sean Allison
 
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mechanical Installation Demonstrations - ongoing throughout the day
 
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Business Building Blocks
Take Care of Your Customers or Someone Else Will! - Ed Laflamme
Innovation & Technology
The Brightening Landscape of Digital Marketing - Marty Whitford and Dan Jacobs
 
Business Management
How To Be the Star Performer in Your Industry - David Minor
Business Management
Get Your Business To Work In Any Economy! - George Hedley
 
Hardscape
Creative Use of Pavers and Retaining Walls in Landscape Design - Tim Oberg
Hardscape
Sustainable Hardscapes: Going Green and Making Green - Kevin Earley
 
Hardscape
The ABCs of ACBs: Erosion Control using Articulated Concrete Blocks - Doug Buch
Hardscape
Geosynthetics – Their Use and Application in Hardscapes - Janice Reid
 
Leadership
How to Lead in Lean Times - Marty Grunder
Safety & Risk Management
Does your Safety Behavior Include Driving? - Gary Clevenger
 
Professional Grounds Management Society
Smart Irrigation Control Benefits Water Quality - Dave Shaw
Professional Grounds Management Society
Tree Hazard Assessment - Jenny Gulick
 
Sales & Marketing
How to Sell with Value vs. Price in Any Economy - Bill Hoopes
Sustainability
Sustainable Landscape Solutions - Bob Grover
 
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hardscape Demonstration
Permeable Pavement Construction - Pat McCrindle
 
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Business Building Blocks
27 Tips to Make Some Sales RIGHT NOW! - Marty Grunder
Business Management
Creating a World-Class Culture - David Minor
 
Expanding Your Business
Landscape Lighting & Holiday Decorating: Transforming the Landscape of Your Company With Service Diversification - Blake Smith
Hardscape Demonstration
Demonstration: Raised Patio Construction - Pat McCrindle
 
Innovation & Technology
Smart Businesses Use Smart Irrigation Controllers - Andy Smith
Innovation & Technology
Facebook Pages: How to Attract Loyal Fans and Generate More Business - Chris Heiler
 
Professional Grounds Management Society
Dealing with Difficult Employees - Bruce Kemelgor
Professional Grounds Management Society
Top 10 Insect Pests and Their Control - Dan Potter
 
Safety & Risk Management
How to Handle Violations, Citations, and Remediation for Work Site Hazards in the Green Industry - Sam Steel
Sustainability
How Sustainability Can Save Your Customers Money (and Make Money) - Kelly Duke
 
Sales & Marketing
Sell More than Price! - George Hedley
Sales & Marketing
Keys to Growing a Successful and Rewarding Landscape Company - Joe Korte
 
Leadership
Idea Mapping - Kaizad Irani
 
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hardscape Demonstration
Cleaning and Sealing Concrete Pavers: The Science Behind the Chemistry - Phil Graves
 
3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Business Building Blocks
Interviewing Candidates for Employment - William Cook
Business Management
My Biggest Mistakes - Panel - Moderators: Dan Jacobs, Ted Young
 
Expanding Your Business
Growing Profits by Expanding Your Service Capabilities - Phil Harwood
Expanding Your Business
Building and Sustaining an Irrigation Profit Center as Part of Your Business - John Eggleston
 
Leadership
By Being a Leader You Can Set the Expectations of Your Employees - Jennifer Lemcke
Safety & Risk Management
Protecting Your Business Through Contractual Risk Transfer - Tony James
 
Professional Grounds Management Society
How Managers Become Leaders - Bill Hoopes (3:15-4:30)
Professional Grounds Management Society
Cutting Edge Insect Control for Turf Care Professionals - Dan Potter (3:15-4:30)
 
Sales & Marketing
Take a Stand: How to Create an Identity in the Mind of Your Prospect - Chris Heiler
Sales & Marketing
How to Compete Against the Bigger Companies - Chris Davitt
 
Sustainability
Sustainable Landscape Design for Residential Properties - Scott Southall
 
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hardscape Demonstration
Masonry Veneer Installation - Jeff Platz and Dan Sapp

Saturday, October 30 top

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast With Champions - each table a different hardscape, landscape, or business-related topic
 
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
GIE+EXPO and HNA Shows
 
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Concurrent Clinics
Business Building Blocks Clinic
Creating Your Company’s Employee Handbook - William Cook
Certification Clinic
CEUs, Landscape Industry Certified & You - Michael Becker
 
Faculty Clinic
TBD
Foreman Training Clinic
How to Become a Great Foreman - Phil Harwood
 
Green Roof Clinic
Green Roofs and Walls - George Irwin
Public Relations Training Clinic
How to Secure Coverage, How to Handle Media Interviews, and How to Get the Most Out of Community Relations - Vicki Bendure
 
Hardscape
Hardscaping 101 - Ross Yantzi and panel of speakers
Hardscape
Designing, Planning, and Estimating Hardscapes for Profit - Bill Gardocki
 
Hardscape
BIA - Clay Paver Installation - Fred Adams
Hardscape
Raised Patios: Design and Installation Using Pavers and Segmental Retaining Wall Systems - Rich Lahren
 
Professional Grounds Management Society
Root Zone Water Management - Brian Lennon
Professional Grounds Management Society
Irrigation Auditing - Dave Shaw
 
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Hardscape Demonstration
Specialty Tools for Hardscape Installation - Pat McCrindle (Show Floor - Product Arena)
 
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
HNA Project Awards (Show Floor - Product Arena)