September/October 2022 - 8

HEADLINES/CALENDAR
L&GR Named Eddie Awards Finalist
Lawn & Garden Retailer is among several of Great
American Media Services' business-to-business titles to be
named finalists in the 2022 Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Awards,
the publishing industry's most prestigious and coveted
honor for editorial and design excellence. There were
more than 1,300 entries from across the industry. The
company's finalists, spanning multiple categories, are:
* Lawn & Garden Retailer March 2022 Issue (Full Issue)
* Greenhouse Product News May 2022 Issue (Full Issue)
* Greenhouse Product News: Chat Room (Data
Visualization)
* National Nut Grower (Magazine Launch)
* Coach & Athletic Director (Custom Supplement)
* Celebrations & Occasions (Annual Supplement)
" These recognitions are the result of dedication, hard
work and the industry expertise of our talented team
members, " said CEO Matt McCallum. " I am proud of our
team, and we are all proud to be listed among the best
in the industry. "
Winners will be announced Sept. 13 during the 2022
Awards Gala in New York City.
Learn more about Great American Media Services at
www.greatamericanmediaservices.com.
Proven Winners Announces 2022
Roadshow Events
Proven Winners recently
announced that two Roadshow
events will take place this fall,
aimed to provide inspiration
for growers and retailers to
grow their business in 2023.
These day-long educational
events are hosted by
the Proven Winners team of
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plant and retail experts who will share their insights
on growing the newest Proven Winners varieties and
provide information on the latest industry trends.
The events are scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 28
in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Thursday, Oct. 20 in
Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Registration is free for the sessions, which will provide
both a grower and retailer track, so attendees can focus
on the topics best suited for their business. Keynote
speakers Anne Obarski of Merchandising Concepts, at
the Sept. 28 event, and Bridget Behe of Michigan State
University, at the Oct. 20 event, will share practical tips
to connect businesses to the next level in 2023. Judy
Sharpton of Growing Places Marketing will also join
for both events to facilitate panel discussions on best
practices at retail.
A complimentary continental breakfast and sit-down
lunch is included in the reservation and space is limited.
Registration is required to attend the events. The
deadline for registration is 10 days prior to the event.
More information and online registration can be found
at www.provenwinners.com/roadshow-2022.
CALENDAR
Sept. 11-13
Arett Sales Open House
Atlantic City, New Jersey
www.arettopenhouse.com
Sept. 15-18
True Value Fall Reunion
Denver, Colorado
www.truevaluecompany.com/reunion
Sept. 19-22
The Garden Center Group Fall Event
Kansas City, Missouri
www.thegardencentergroup.com
Sept. 28
Proven Winners Roadshow
Minneapolis, Minnesota
www.provenwinners.com/roadshow-2022
Oct. 20
Proven Winners Roadshow
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
www.provenwinners.com/roadshow-2022
Jan. 10-17, 2023
Atlanta Market
Atlanta, Georgia
www.atlantamarket.com
Jan. 11-13, 2023
MANTS
Baltimore, Maryland
www.mants.com

http://www.provenwinners.com/roadshow-2022 http://www.arettopenhouse.com http://www.truevaluecompany.com/reunion http://www.thegardencentergroup.com http://www.provenwinners.com/roadshow-2022 http://www.greatamericanmediaservices.com http://www.provenwinners.com/roadshow-2022 http://www.atlantamarket.com http://www.mants.com

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