Irrigation Show offers education for LCOs

The 2014 Irrigation Show & Education Conference will land in Phoenix Nov. 17–21, and it’s shaping up to be one of the best shows yet. Registration numbers are running ahead of last year, with expo attendee registration already up 15 percent.

In just two weeks, thousands of professionals will gather to network with key decision-makers and enhance their industry expertise with dozens of unique education opportunities.

Point of Connection Contractor Education & Networking
Point of Connection education and networking at the Irrigation Show address landscape irrigation contractors’ unique opportunities and challenges. Contractor sessions focus on providing innovative ideas and practical recommendations to improve business performance.  Sessions are open to all attendees.

Point of Connection Turf Talk
Hosted by the Contractor Common Interest Group, this morning networking coffee will feature a variety of table topics, including sales strategies for success, irrigation technologies, making sense of social media and marketing, customer service mapping, water savings made tangible, meeting the needs of the young consumer, and more.

Point of Connection Contractor Workshop
Join guest speaker Brad Groff of River Valley Landscapes for two presentations: “Go Big or Stay Small: Which is the Best for Your Business” and “Employment Decisions: How to Build Your Team.”

Point of Connection Sessions (Back Stage on the Show Floor)
This year, IA will host four Point of Connection presentations:

    State of the Green Industry
    Plant Something! Green Industry Marketing & Partnerships
    Partnering With Water Purveyors
    Avoiding Buried Utilities When Installing & Maintaining Irrigation System

More Education at the Show
Landscape contractors can get great ideas, learn new skills and earn continuing education units with the irrigation industry’s best education. Irrigation seminars and technical sessions at the 2014 Irrigation Show & Education Conference are free with a full registration. Visit www.irrigationshow.org for program details.

Learn practical techniques, best practices and “how-to’s” at landscape irrigation seminars. Each one-hour session provides detailed coverage on a focused topic. Discover the latest cutting-edge research at this series of short technical sessions. Industry experts will provide case studies and research findings focused on innovations in landscape and golf irrigation.

The Irrigation Show also offers 19 different landscape and golf irrigation classes. Visit www.irrigation.org/edu for more details and to register. Education classes are priced separately and are not included in the full registration fee. Each class registration includes a free exhibits-only pass, including exhibits, the new product contest, show floor presentations and general session.