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The Second Annual Independent Garden Center Show is making plans to accommodate thousands of additional buyers in 2008 as word spreads about the event’s monumental success last year. An expanded show floor already sold out with 500 carefully screened exhibiting companies allows garden center owners, managers and buyers from across the U.S. to see, touch, price and compare virtually every product of interest to the IGC market. Thousands of new products, along with every leading brand will be on display.
Jeff Morey, publisher of Nursery Retailer magazine and producer of IGC said, “What’s best about IGC 2008 is that garden center professionals don’t have to wade through miles of aisles of things they don’t sell. Our editors review every company before allowing them to exhibit to make sure their products are relevant. Unlike other larger shows, IGC 2008 allows you to make the very best use of your time.”
This year’s expanded line-up of special events includes a free concert by the the rock-group KANSAS, whose many hits include Dust in the Wind and Carry on Wayward Son. The industry-leading conference program has an all-new line-up of sessions presented by the very best and brightest minds in our business.
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In 2007 garden center buyers from 49 states (only Alaska was absent) and 10 countries representing 2,293 stores were in attendance. Total registration was 4,938. Feedback from exhibitors and attendees was unprecedented:
"A great industry event! I am already looking forward to next year. I purchased more products than I thought I would. Plus, I am now much better prepared for the upcoming season.”
Joe DiDominica, Owner, Dees’ Nursery & Florist, Oceanside, NY
“It really is quite impressive to hear of a new show that starts off as an order-writing show.” Sharon Kay Epstein, GKI/Bethlehem Lighting
"The IGC Show is a wonderful success! It’s not just a home run – it’s The World Series!" Charles Hall, Executive Vice President, Garden Centers of America
“Everything we saw was directly related to garden centers. I didn’t have to weed through lawn mowers and other things that don’t apply to us.” Brant Teafoe, Buyer, Heinz Brothers Greenhouse Garden Center, St. Charles, IL
‘We’ve needed this type of event for a long time, ‘this is great!’ sums up the dozens of similar comments I heard from attendees.” Dave Mix, Pacific Home and Garden
“You have set a new standard for trade shows and seminars in the United States. It could not have gone better. This could become an international event.” John Stanley, Global Garden Retail Expert
“It’s hard to believe it’s over! All reviews I heard of the event, from vendors and attendees alike, were excellent. I truly enjoyed being there!” Kellee Magee, American Nursery and Landscape Association
“The Independent Garden Center Show is a must for retailers that want to succeed.” Mike Koetsier, Vice President, Koetsier’s Greenhouse, Grand Rapids, MI
Don’t miss the most important event in all of 2008 for garden center execs. Register today!
Interested in Exhibiting?
Contact Lisa Bansavage at Lisa@igcshow.com or (866) 391-6220