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Contact: Heather Finney
Phone: (800) 395-2522
E-mail: Heather Finney

For Immediate Release

PLANET’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

HERNDON, Va., April 7, 2009 — The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) ensures that the green industry will flourish by cultivating the personal, professional, and business growth of those who enhance the world’s landscapes. PLANET fulfills its mission by providing top-notch educational opportunities at events that are scheduled throughout the year. PLANET invites all green industry professionals to take part in the following events and to benefit from the training, networking, and resources that are essential to growing their businesses.

PLANET Day of Service
April 22, 2009
Nationwide
Unite with other green industry professionals for a day of giving back to your local community:

• Revitalize the places where people live, work, and play.
• Demonstrate goodwill and environmental stewardship.
• Be recognized for leadership in community service.

Show your commitment to your profession and help with this national effort to beautify communities across our country.

Summer Leadership Meeting
June 24–27, 2009
Skamania Lodge • Stevenson, Washington
(45 minutes from Portland International Airport)
Attend this annual event, and help set the future course for PLANET.

• Strategize ways to impact the industry through PLANET initiatives.
• Ensure that the association addresses the issues that concern your business and the industry.
• Network with colleagues.

Legislative Day on the Hill and Renewal & Remembrance at Arlington National and Historic Congressional Cemeteries
July 12–14, 2009
Key Bridge Marriott — Arlington, Virginia (host hotel)
Washington, D.C.

Seize the opportunity to influence the legislative process and give back to the nation’s heroes and leaders.

• Join your colleagues and voice the concerns of the industry to your legislators on Capitol Hill.
• Volunteer your time and talent for one day to help maintain the beauty of Arlington National and Historic Congressional Cemeteries.

Green Industry Conference
October 28–31, 2009
Louisville Marriott Downtown/Kentucky Expo Center • Louisville Kentucky
Join your colleagues for the nation’s largest green industry expo and educational event. In addition, experience the vast GIE+EXPO for the latest green industry products and services.

• Participate in first-rate, industry-specific education.
• Network at nightly receptions, Breakfast With Champions, the Awards Banquet, and more.
• Browse more than 500 cutting-edge tradeshow exhibits.

GIC hotel rooms are now available. PLANET has a block of member-only, discounted rooms reserved for you at The Louisville Marriott Downtown, The Hampton Inn Downtown, The Galt House Suite Tower, and The Galt House Rivue Tower. Hotel space is limited, so reserve your room today by calling the Louisville Housing Bureau at (800) 743-3100.

Plan to attend one of the biggest industry events of the year.

PLANET is the association of members who create and maintain the QUALITY OF LIFE in communities across America. With more than 4,000 member companies and affiliates, these firms and their employees represent more than 100,000 green industry professionals.