John Peters, TMCNP (left), winner of TNLA’s Arp Award, and Mark Chamblee, TMNCP (right)
James Theiss, TCLP, TCWSP, Certified Arborist, Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (middle), winner of TNLA’s Young Leader Award, Adrian Thomas Muehlstein, TMCNP Southwest Wholesale Nursery (left) and Kevin Norris, Landmark Nurseries, Inc. (right) EXPO’S EDUCATION CONFERENCE SPONSORED BY:
Keynote Speaker: Thom Singer “Give, Gain, Grow”
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The 2019-2020 TNLA State Board of Directors took the stage during TNLA’s Annual Business Meeting
EXPO Highlights TNLA’S ANNUAL EVENT ATTRACTS THOUSANDS FROM GREEN INDUSTRY Green industry professionals from far and wide gathered in early August for the Nursery/Landscape EXPO at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. The Texas-sized event featured plants, hardscapes, equipment, and more than 450 companies exhibiting thousands of products and services. Attendees talked one-on-one with industry experts and learned about new products to grow their businesses. From the Student Rally to inspirational keynote speakers, this year’s event had something for everyone. EXPO provided access to ample opportunities for professional networking. And EXPO’s Education Conference featured more than 100 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Here are some photos that highlight noteworthy moments during TNLA’s premier event. Don’t miss next year’s EXPO! Visit www.nurserylandscapeexpo.org for the latest news and updates. THANK YOU WELCOME PARTY SPONSOR:
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Keynote Speaker: John Kennedy “LeaderSHIFT” OPENING CEREMONIES SPONSORED BY: