COVID-19 has changed the way almost everything is done, and trade shows are no exception. While we all miss in-person shows, there are many advantages to the virtual marketplace that exhibitors can leverage to stand out in the crowd. The interface may be different but the primary goals are the same: connect with customers, showcase […]
Virtual is the new reality – for now
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The nursery industry’s power trade shows go virtual in the age of COVID-19 Vanessa Finney can say something about the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS), one of the industry’s largest annual shows, that just about no one else can. She grew up with it. Literally. Finney’s father, Carville Akehurst, was the first executive vice president of […]
B2B interaction meets the next horizon
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The Oregon Association of Nurseries exists for one purpose — to help the members succeed in growing the best plants in the world. Oregon’s growers are doing their part. Recent data show the industry once again surpassing the $1 billion mark in sales. Resiliency never has had a better example than our members. They got […]
Trade shows in the time of COVID
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The Baltimore and Minnesota shows plan virtual offerings for January Since 1981, the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show has been held every year at the Baltimore Convention Center. One of the industry’s largest shows, it usually draws close to 12,000 attendees and nearly 1,000 exhibitors to about 300,000 square feet of convention center space. MANTS would […]
Nor Cal trade show canceled due to COVID-19
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The Nor Cal Landscape & Nursery Show, scheduled for February 25, 2021, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The show committee met July 16 to discuss how to produce a show that will be safe for all exhibitors and attendees, while the nation continues to grapple with feasible ways to hold large events. […]
OAN Green Industry Networking Calendar
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Make connections with OAN The Oregon Association of Nurseries is the community dedicated to the long-term success, profitability and excellence of Oregon’s nursery and greenhouse industry. Below are opportunities to connect with the industry, build your network and pursue your business success. Denotes OAN Event Download a print version of OAN’s Green Industry Neworking Calendar […]
Industry earns publicity during Farwest Week
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The Farwest Trade Show is getting attention, not just from nursery pros, but from people in agriculture all over Oregon. Thanks in part to the press relations efforts of the OAN, the Capital Press published a batch of fresh stories touting the show. Here is a sampling: • ‘Find It All’ at Farwest Show • Events offer […]
Fry Road scores coveted Best of Show award at Farwest Show
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The booth awards for the 2011 Farwest Nursery Trade Show were given out Thursday evening, and it was a rare instance of a repeat winner. Fry Road Nursery of Albany, Ore. scored the coveted Best of Show award for the second consecutive year, winning a free 10×10 booth at next year’s show. The nursery and […]
A positive report from Baltimore
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MANTS, the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show, is considered the biggest of the winter nursery industry trade shows. Held in Baltimore each year, it just concluded today. Several Oregon growers were in attendance, along with the OAN itself. One of the growers was Van Essen Nursery Co. of Lebanon, Ore. Sales Manager Ken McVicker posted on […]
New Products Showcase debuts at this year’s Farwest Show
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There are many new things happening at this year’s Farwest Show, Aug. 26-28 in Portland, Ore. One of them is the debut of the New Products Showcase, which is exactly what it sounds like – a showcase for new products from nursery suppliers. This video previews one of the products you can expect to see […]