Login

USERNAME
PASSWORD

Become a Registered Guest Login Help Lost Password?

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

PLANET’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

HERNDON, Va., June 2, 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.

Summer Leadership Meeting
June 24–27, 2009
Skamania Lodge • Stevenson, Washington
(45 minutes from Portland International Airport)
Help determine what’ll be at the top of PLANET’s agenda for the coming year!

• Strategize ways to impact the industry through PLANET initiatives.
• Participate in leadership development workshops and team-building sessions.
• Learn from your peers by taking a tour of Dennis Seven Dees Landscaping and Pacific Landscape Management facilities.

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.
Participate in this annual gathering on Capitol Hill and take advantage of the opportunity for some valuable face-to-face time with legislators.

• Help to strengthen our voice as we take our concerns to members of Congress.
• Donate your time and talent to a worthy cause — maintaining the beauty of Arlington National and Historic Congressional cemeteries.

Green Industry Conference
October 28–31, 2009
Louisville Marriott Downtown/Kentucky Expo Center • Louisville, Kentucky
Cutting-edge technology together with timely, industry-specific educational sessions make for the biggest green industry event of the year — the Green Industry Conference, held in conjunction with the GIE+EXPO in Louisville.

• Choose from a variety of educational sessions covering business development, innovation/technology, sustainability, leadership/team, and much more.
• Take advantage of many opportunities to make new connections and reconnect with colleagues at nightly receptions, Breakfast With Champions, the Awards Presentation, and more.
• Browse more than 500 tradeshow exhibits of the latest in industry ware.

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.

PLANET is the association of members who create and maintain the QUALITY OF LIFE in communities across America. With more than 3,500 member companies and affiliates, these firms and their employees represent more than 100,000 green industry professionals.