Great Lakes Trade Expo Highlights

2009 Great Lakes Trade Exposition

The Michigan nursery and landscape Association, the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation, and the Arboriculture Society of Michigan have combined their annual conferences to present the 2009 Great Lakes Trade Exposition (GLTE). The GLTE brings together unprecedented educational programming and certifi cation opportunities for all segments of the green industry, as well as the largest green industry trade show in the state.Shop 350 exhibiting companies offering the latest products and services for the green industry. Enjoy the convenience and ease of the 162,000 square foot column-free, single-fl oor exhibit hall.

GLTE Conference
This combined event brings unparalleled education to the green industry. We’ve partnered with top-notch Universities, Regulatory Agencies, and National Associations to bring you the most up-to-date and relevant educational programming and recertification credits for all of your business needs. This is your greatest opportunity to attend a variety of education tracks including:
Grower, Landscape–Design & Management, Plants, Retail, Green Industry Operations & Compliance, Business Strategies, Pesticide Credits Clinic-NEW!, Irrigation, Inaugural Assistant Superintendent Symposium-NEW!, Golf, Commercial Turf & Athletic Fields, Equipment Technicians, Arboriculture, and Certifi cation Central. Choose from 100 programs over the course of three days.

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Great Lakes Trade Show
January 7 - 9, 2008
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Overhead view of silent auction and MTF table.

Tim Doppel being awarded his past president award.

The GLTE show room floor greeted MTF members with colorful displays and hopes of spring. 

Jim Timmerman presenting the meritorious service award to Tom Mason.

This is the meritorious service award, awarded to Tom Mason retired superintendent from Birmingham Country Club, Jim Timmerman is the superintendent at Stoney Croft Hills Country Club and Terry Poley is the President of the MTF.

Left to right: Jim Timmerman, Tom Mason, and Terry Poley.

A special thanks to the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association and the Arboriculture Society of Michigan for their combined efforts in making our annual trade show a success. The MTF would also like to offer a warm welcome to the formation of the Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association.