There will be multiple opportunities at ProGreen EXPO 2019 to connect with landscape industry colleagues and suppliers. The 2019 conference, held Feb. 5-8, at the Colorado Convention Center, offers a robust trade show and plenty of networking events, including:

• Visit with more than 250 exhibitors in the EXPO Hall. The EXPO Hall will be open Wed., Feb. 6 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Thursday, Feb. 7 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday, Feb. 8 from 9:00 AM to noon.
• New to ProGreen EXPO this year? You are invited to attend the Sneak Peek for First Time Attendees and Exhibitors in the EXPO Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 5 from 4:30-5:30 pm. You’ll get a behind the scenes tour of the exhibit hall, a free drink and the opportunity to visit with other first-time attendees.
• The Potting Challenge returns to the EXPO Hall in 2019! Come join in this fast-paced competition as dueling gardening experts show off their design skills in the creation of beautiful and practical containers. Judges will look for creativity, aesthetics and theme. You can register to participate when signing up to attend ProGreen. Sign up today! There will be a maximum of 10 participants per qualifying round.
• For women only, laugh and get to know some of the industry’s leading ladies, while discussing new ideas at the Women in the Green Industry Reception on Wed., Feb. 6 from 2:30-4:30 pm
• Attend ALCC's Member Reception on Wed., Feb. 6 from 4:30-6:30 pm at the Hard Rock Café on the 16^th Street Mall. This event is free to attend—just show your ProGreen badge at the door! Thanks to presenting sponsor, CPS distributors, inc., and event sponsor, Rain Bird.

Registration is open at www.progreenexpo.com. Register by Jan. 8 to take advantage of early bird pricing! 

Read more in this issue of Colorado Green NOW:
National Collegiate Landscape Competition returns to Colorado in 2019
ALCC announces 2019 Board of Directors
National Garden Bureau 2019 plants of the year
Leadership Academy returns for 2019