2009 Sponsors Platinum NMPro (GIE Media) Harrell's Inc. Plant Publicity  Holland Spring Meadow  Nursery Gold APC Recycling Foxborough Nursery,  Co. Inc. Smithers-Oasis The Scotts Company Silver Berger Peat Moss Canadale Nurseries  Ltd. Decker's Nursery Willoway Nurseries Bronze Ball Horticultural  Company BFG Supply Co. Griffin Greenhouse  Nursery Supplies Integra Hort M. Putzer Hornby  Nursery Manor View Farm Meister Media  Worldwide Midwest Groundcovers The Rhode Island  Nurseries, Inc. Twixwood Nursery Copper Chagrin Valley  Nurseries, Inc. ML Irrigation  Systems, Inc. Nutricote

IPPS hosts the best annual meetings offering subjects that are relevant among people who are engaged and friendly. Fantastic tours to interesting places, many behind the scenes that you would never see without attending.  All of this at a cost that is far below what other professional organizations charge. Steve Castorani, co-owner, North Creek Nurseries, Landenberg, PA 59th ANNUAL MEETING EASTERN REGION, NORTH AMERICA of the INTERNATIONAL PLANT PROPAGATORS’ SOCIETY October 14-17, 2009 Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio “Coming Home to Cleveland Returning To Our Roots to Face New Challenges” Tours: Pre-Conference Tours on Wednesday, October 14th: The pre-conference tour will visit the Cleveland area’s two distinctive public gardens and will include stops at two very different perennial growers: Cleveland Botanic Garden, The Holden Arboretum, Bluestone Perennials, and Art Form Nursery Afternoon Conference Tours: October 15th & 16th: Stops include: Willoway Nursery, Barnes Nursery’s Composting Facility, Willowbend Nursery, Cottage Gardens, Klyn Nurseries, Herman Losely and Son Nursery, Roemer Nursery, and Sunleaf Nursery Educational Program: Watching the news and reading the headlines about the economy gives the most stouthearted of us anxiety. In today’s difficult economic environment, individuals and companies need to see their associations as a resource for security, services, networking, and professional development. In our current economic situation, people need communication, conversation, and the opportunity to share their fears, frustrations, challenges, and coping strategies. When people are fearful, they hunger for information, for answers, and for opportunities to learn. Learning restores hope, fuels solutions, and frees people from the disabling tensions and insecurity of fear. There is no better place to turn for the education, support and networking opportunities you need in today's green industry than the Eastern Region IPPS meeting. “SURVIVE AND THRIVE” in the future by taking a look at the innovative program and diverse tours, note the opportunities for value it offers, and mark your calendar to attend! See you in Cleveland as we Return to Our Roots to Face New Challenges! For more information, contact: Margot Bridgen, Executive Director IPPS Eastern Region, North America 1700 North Parish Drive Southold, NY 11971 Phone: 631-765-9638 Fax: 631-765-9648 E-mail: Margot Bridgen