Dreams & Solutions: Green Industry Winter Forum and Trade Show

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Register as an attendee on or before Friday, January 31, 2025 and save $50 per registration

February 12–13, 2025
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, Marlborough

Join us for a two-day program packed with fun education and networking with industry peers and old friends! Check back soon for a list of educational sessions and speakers. Earn 3 MCH credits when attending both days, 1 MCH credit available for single day attendance.
  • MCH and pesticide credits for educational sessions
  • Speakers from New England and beyond
  • After hours social networking
  • And more!

Scroll to the bottom of this page to register online.

Register on or before Friday, January 31, 2025 and save $50 per registration!

One day pass for February 12, 2025
Education begins at 1:00 pm and ends at 6:00 pm. Your registration includes the networking social beginning at 4:30 in our vendor showcase.

One day pass for February 13, 2025
Education begins at 8:00 am and ends at 3:00 pm. Included with this ticket is the annual meeting breakfast at 8:00 am followed by our keynote address at 9:00 am.

Two day all access for February 12–13, 2025
See above for details.

Pricing

All access two-day program
Your ticket includes: February 12 lunch and social gathering, February 13 breakfast and lunch, two-day education and trade show, and a special MNLA swag bag

MNLA member $245 ($295 after 1/31/25)
MCH non-member $255 ($305 after 1/31/25)
Non-member $295 ($345 after 1/31/25)

Single day program
Your ticket includes: either February 12 lunch and social gathering or February 13 breakfast and lunch (depending on which day you choose to attend), one-day education and trade show

MNLA member $155 ($205 after 1/31/25)
MCH non-member $165 ($215 after 1/31/25)
Non-member $205 ($255 after 1/31/25)

plants for the winter garden by warren leachBook signing opportunity
Keynote speaker and author Warren Leach will be available to sign copies of Plants for the Winter Garden! Pre-order your book when registering online until January 15, 2025. Please note, registering in advance is to reserve a copy of the publication and you will not be charged $35 until receiving the book at the Winter Forum.

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All vendor booth registrants will receive:

  • Four vendor-only registrations*
  • Tabletop exhibit space (approximately 8' x 5')
  • A callout on MNLA's social media pages—noting a special event, special product or service your company offers. After registering you will receive a link to another form on mnla.com to provide this information.
  • Access to current & potential customers with face-to-face opportunities at the in-person vendor marketplace.

*What does a vendor only registration mean? This is for staff at the table during our event and does not include attendance in our education and/or meal programs. Upgrade these to FULL registrations for only $100 per day/per person (limit 4).

NEW Member-only Option: Beyond the Booth

In addition to everything included with a vendor booth, this NO COST option includes the chance to showcase services and products in a hands-on education area! Each participating member will have a 30-minute time slot when attendees are not participating in scheduled education sessions to make the most out of this opportunity. Register today as this vendor registration option is limited to four time slots!

Pricing

MNLA Member: $500 for standard booth
Members must note at time of registration if they would like a 30 minute educational option for Beyond the Booth.

Non-member: $700 for standard booth

plants for the winter garden by warren leachBook signing opportunity
Keynote speaker and author Warren Leach will be available to sign copies of Plants for the Winter Garden! Pre-order your book when registering online until January 15, 2025. Please note, registering in advance is to reserve a copy of the publication and you will not be charged $35 until receiving the book at the Winter Forum.

Scroll to the bottom of this page to register online. Click here for a mail-in registration form for vendors. 

All sponsorships will include signage & recognition at the event. Sponsors will also be highlighted on MNLA's website and social media platforms.

Pricing

Keynote Sponsor $2,500
Includes a vendor booth and four (4) full, two-day Winter Forum event registrations. Special signage noted at the MNLA Annual Meeting. Sponsor is invited to say a few words at the annual meeting on February 13.

Educator Sponsor $1,500
Includes a vendor booth and (2) full, two-day Winter Forum event registrations. Special signage noted in each educational room. Sponsor is invited to select an education program to introduce their company/services.

Networking Social Sponsor $500
Includes one (1) single day Winter Forum event registration for Wednesday, February 12. Special signage noted at our social networking event and the option to have a table within the same area.

Student Engagement Sponsor $500
Includes one (1) single day Winter Forum registration for Thursday, February 13. Special signage noted at student registration. Sponsor is invited to participate on the "Go Team" with students on February 13.

plants for the winter garden by warren leachBook signing opportunity
Keynote speaker and author Warren Leach will be available to sign copies of Plants for the Winter Garden! Pre-order your book when registering online until January 15, 2025. Please note, registering in advance is to reserve a copy of the publication and you will not be charged $35 until receiving the book at the Winter Forum.


Register online

A note for MNLA members:

All MNLA members must sign in to register as an attendee for this event. A sign in link will appear next to the ticket options below if you are not already signed in. Please contact MNLA at 413-369-4731 if you are unable to successfully sign in.

A note for MNLA members that are also current MCHs:

MNLA members that are also MCHs may have two logins for mnla.com. Keep in mind that both logins may use with the same email address but have different passwords. Passwords can be reset by clicking “Need a password?” or “Request Password” when signing in and selecting the correct account. The MNLA member account will go by the business name while the MCH account will display your name with “MCH” after it. Please contact MNLA at 413-369-4731 if you are unable to successfully sign in.
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DISCLAIMER: Although every reasonable effort is made to provide the speakers, topics, and sessions listed, some changes or substitutions may occur. Speakers and sessions are subject to cancellation or change up to and including the day the session(s) are scheduled to be held. Changes or cancellations are made at the discretion of MNLA and may be done without notifying attendees. If sessions are changed or canceled no refunds should be expected. Submission of the registration form acknowledges acceptance of this provision.

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