2013 Trade Show
Each of the past shows has been huge successes, and this one will be just as impressive! Just under 400 companies exhibited, taking 748 booth spaces in 2012, it was a very exciting event to be part of. Plans are underway for this year; we want to keep the momentum going. We feel this is THE show to attend in North America! We will again be located in DeVos Place, this beautiful structure has one gigantic room for the Trade Show, it is a state of the art facility. There are 4 acres of exhibit space!
We are pleased to have the Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo join us again, their educational program will be held concurrently with the Great Lakes EXPO and they will be part of the trade show. This will bring in many new companies and members, enlarging our event even more.
Our combined membership for the 2012 convention was just under 4,000. The membership is not only from Michigan -- 40 other states and 6 providences of Canada, as well as members from other international countries attended last year. This convention brings together, Tree Fruit, Brambles, Grapes, Vegetables and Greenhouse Growers, as well as all types of Farm Marketers.
We plan to have over 400 companies located in the exhibit hall. Some of the types of companies that exhibit include; seed, nurseries & packaging companies, chemical & fertilizer companies, equipment large & small, processing equipment, lending and leasing, insurance, and investment companies, as well as Greenhouse related products. There are also many private brand companies as well as entertainment exhibits for the farm markets. We have many state and federal agencies that also exhibit, updating the attendees on topics relating to regulations, programs and changes that are occurring. You can view the current hall map and list of 2012 Exhibitors on our website.
In addition to the trade show, concurrent educational sessions will take place, members can attend and learn about many topics including new products and better growing techniques. This year we will again have Greenhouse related topics. There will also be Bus Tours.
The Trade Show dates are Tuesday Dec. 10th – 12th, 2013. Move-in starts Sunday, Dec.8th for equipment only and Monday Dec. 9th for all others. The Trade Show ends at 1 PM on Thursday, so people can easily pack up their exhibits and leave that day.
Please contact the Trade Show Manager to reserve your booth spaces. Our convention information is updated often so please keep checking back for more details. For an Exhibitor packet or other exhibiting information contact Sharri German at (616) 794-0492 or at glexpo@iserv.net
This is a premier show that you will not want to miss! It is the show that starts the new season for the growers as well as exhibitors!
| Trade Show Hours: | |
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Exhibitors:
Are you interested in exhibiting at the EXPO? Then contact Sharri German at phone number 616-794-0492 (fax 616-794-9670). The following items can be downloaded:
The exhibitor brochure will be available to download in August.
Do you want to know who exhibits at the EXPO?
Click here to see list of 2012 Exhibitors with contact information for company representatives.
Click here to see list of 2012 Exhibitors and booth numbers.
