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Contact: Sabeena Hickman
Phone: (703) 736-9666
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For Immediate Release

PLANET’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

HERNDON, Va., July 2, 2008 — 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.

Legislative Day on the Hill and Renewal & Remembrance at Arlington National and Historic Congressional Cemeteries
July 20–22, 2008
L’Enfant Plaza 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.
Reaffirm your patriotism by volunteering your time and talent for one day to maintain Arlington National and Historic Congressional cemeteries.
Hear national political commentator, Fred Barnes, share his perspective on the changes affecting the nation’s political landscape.

Green Industry Conference
October 22–25, 2008
Louisville Marriott Downtown/Kentucky Expo Center • Louisville Kentucky

Join the best of the industry for this premier educational event with more than 70 educational sessions that focus on 11 targeted tracks. 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.

Make plans now to attend the event of the year. Hotel space is limited so register soon.

Executive Forum
February 19–22, 2009
Disney’s Beach Club Resort • Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Connect with other industry owners and managers for three days of unparalled educational and networking opportunities.

Gain valuable insight on today’s hot topics and business issues.
Share best practices and network with industry leaders.

Take the time to rejuvenate yourself and your business!

Student Career Days
March 26–29, 2009
Cal Poly–Pomona/Sheraton Suites Fairplex • Pomona, California

This annual three-day event attracts students enrolled in green industry-related programs from colleges and universities across the country.

Recruit the best and brightest future leaders of your company.
Gain exposure by sponsoring a competitive event.
Witness hundreds of students exhibiting their skills in real-world competitive events.

Make plans now to be a part of the largest green industry recruiting event of the year.

Summer Leadership Meeting
June 24–27, 2009
Skamania Lodge • Stevenson, Washington

Attend this annual event, and help set the future course for PLANET.

Strategize ways to impact the industry through PLANET initiative
Secure the future of the industry by ensuring your association addresses the issues that concern your business and the industry
Network with other colleagues

For more information about PLANET events, please contact the PLANET office at
(800) 395-2522 or LandcareNetwork.org.

PLANET is the association of members who create and maintain the QUALITY OF LIFE in communities across America. With more than 4,200 member companies and affiliates, these firms and their employees represent more than 100,000 green industry professionals.