2016 Northern Green Expo Advance Program

A FULL DAY OF LEARNING…BEFORE EXPO EVEN STARTS Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Minneapolis Convention Center More information and online registration is on www.MNLA.biz. There will be NO onsite registration. Please note that registration fees are separate from those for the Northern Green Expo.

Landscape Lighting Design and Advanced Lighting Control Applications (PLT Relicensure) DOLI Course Code: 20150501

Registration Deadline: January 6, 2016

This class provides a total of eight hours of continuing education credits for the Power Limited Technician License, with material orientated specifically towards the landscape lighting specialist. Take away greater knowledge of landscape lighting design and control applications, get updated on NEC code, and receive continuing education credits for your PLT license.

Design Track: Niche Landscape Design

Early Bird Price: Member: $129, Non-member: $149 Regular Price: Member: $159, Non-member: $179 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Expand your knowledge, and grow and sustain your design business. This class will provide information on a variety of niche landscape design ideas you can add to your design repertoire. Topics such as: therapeutic gardens, hell strip gardening, no-mow lawns, small space urban design, “Know Maintenance” design, and rain gardens.

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Presented by industry experts, including: Dr. Jeannie Larson, Arboretum/Center for Spirituality and Healing; Evelyn J. Hadden; Jason Rathe, Field Outdoor Spaces; Peter MacDonagh, Kestrel Design Group; and Roy Diblik, Northwind Perennial Farm.

CEO Symposium: The Transformative CEO

Early Bird Price: Member: $129, Non-member: $149 Regular Price: Member: $159, Non-member: $179 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Includes networking reception, dinner, and presentation by Jeffrey Scott, Jeffrey Scott Consulting, Inc.

The MNLA CEO Symposium has become the “place to be” on Tuesday night. This popular evening creates an opportunity for CEO-level members to connect. Jeffrey Scott will discuss behaviors that CEO’s and managers need to power their companies to greatness. Scott will touch on common traps that need to be avoided, and how to create sustainable success by adopting these transformative behaviors. Learn how to build and sustain the company of your dreams by fulfilling the leadership potential within you!

Trees: Understanding Needs and Problems to Maximize Value

MNLA/MTGF Member-Only Event Early Bird Price: $129 | Regular Price: $139 NEW LOCATION: Hilton Minneapolis

Some estimates put the value of a mature tree between $1,000 and $10,000, because the benefits of trees are so great. In this workshop you will gain a better understanding of how to choose and care for trees in Minnesota’s climate. Presenters will also provide the latest information on tree pest issues, including Emerald Ash Borer and Oak Wilt. Price: $65 | Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.