ence continued with a full house of more ity (ESA) presented safety and technithan 100 contractors and suppliers. cal requirements to the group. Inspector The event was hosted on Feb. 20 by Allan Lis provided an update on regulaLO’s Landscape Lighting Sector Group at tions that could impact local business, as Piper’s Heath Golf Club in Milton. well as permit requirements. The audiA total of 13 exhibits showcased new ence responded with many questions; and innovative landscape lighting prodgroup chair John Higo did an excellent ucts. It gave everyone an opportunity job providing clarification to many of the to see the products up close and talk to points. It was a great opportunity to learn suppliers throughout the day. Exhibits on more about compliance and what could display were from the following supportbe coming next. Attendees appreciated ive sponsors: Aurora Experience, Brilthe ESA’s co-operation effort and the liance Led, LLC, Cast Lighting LLC, FX exchange of information. Luminaire, Hunza Canada, Illumicare Group, Martek Supply, Moon Visions, Turf Care Products, Nightscaping, Vanden Bussche Irrigation, Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting and WB Cross. The Lighting Sector Group appreciates all of the time and effort put into the displays, and was happy to see the great benefit to all of the delegates. The morning keynote presentation was delivered by Nels Peterson from Minnesota. The session highlighted innovative selling techniques and featured the importance of a good lighting design. One attendee noted, “I really enjoyed Nels’ presentation — I take with me the real importance of selling the design of an outdoor lighting system, as well as when and how to make the sale and when to close the deal.” Peterson’s larger than life approach to design for exterior illumination was a key highlight for most attendees. Nels Peterson was a hit at this year’s Lighting Conference. The Electrical Safety Author-
Attendees were also engaged with pictorial highlights from two Awards of Excellence-winning lighting projects from 2013. Joe Willemse and Stew Dunn from DiMarco Landscape Lighting, as well as Brad Paton and Katie Van Grootheest from Shades of Summer Landscaping and Maintenance walked the audience through installation highlights and challenges. They answered questions about the projects, and shared some tricks and tips for the lighting trade. The day capped off with interactive
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