Dec 10, 2014
CENTS Set to Meet in January

The Greater Columbus (Ohio) Convention Center will play host to the annual midwest nursery, landscape and garden center CENTS Marketplace & University exhibition Jan. 7-9, 2015.

The Greater Columbus (Ohio) Convention Center will play host to the annual midwest nursery, landscape and garden center CENTS Marketplace & University exhibition Jan. 7-9, 2015.

Education sessions will feature speakers and topics designed for audiences of green industry professional. CENTS will also offer commercial and networking opportunities along with a show floor of new products, latest trends and the new “Hands in Dirt” demo stage.

Below is a list of programs and events for the 2015 show:

  • All-Convention Keynote featuring Janine Driver: The New York Times bestselling author will share her perspective on how understanding body language is smart business.
  • Landcapers’s Challenge: competition between students
  • Climber’s Corner: classes and demonstrations on structural pruning, chainsaw use, aerial rescue and more
  • ONLA Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon: connect green industry leadership and vote on ONLA business and network with peers.

Speakers will include :

  • Ian Baldwin, retail expert
  • Jody Shilan, designer
  • Jeffrey Scott, landscaper
  • James Urban, arborist
  • Peter MacDonagh, ecological restoration expert

For more information, visit www.onla.org.