Experiences & Money-Making Tips,
Certification Credits Await Trade Show Attendees
LOUISVILLE, Ky. , July 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Equip Exposition, the international landscape,
outdoor living, and equipment exposition that drew more than 27,000
contractors, dealers and manufacturers to the Derby City last year,
turns 41 years young this October. The award-winning and fifth
largest trade show in the U.S. will be held October 15 to 18, at the Kentucky Exposition
Center (KEC) and will offer a bevy of new experiences to help
attendees grow their businesses and make more money when they
return home.
"Equip Expo truly is a show that grows and
evolves," said Kris Kiser, President
& CEO of OPEI.
"Equip Expo truly is a show that grows and evolves," said
Kris Kiser, President & CEO of
the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) which owns the show.
"If you're a landscape contractor, outdoor power equipment dealer,
or a manufacturer, it's the place to be every October. And you can
expect the show to change to meet industry demand and needs every
year."
What makes Equip a great experience is "getting to network with
other businesses, getting to hear other people's stories, and
learning a lot more about the industry," said Katie Gerz, of Arborwood Tree and Lawn Care, who
attended the blockbuster trade show last year.
In honor of this year's 41st anniversary, here are 41
things to see and do at Equip in 2024.
Experience The Latest Industry Innovations
1. Mow,
dig, mulch, saw and more with the latest outdoor power
equipment in the 30-acre Outdoor Demo Yard.
2. See the latest and greatest outdoor power
equipment at the New Product Showcase, returning in 2024 to the
West Wing.
3. Take a ride around the UTV Test Track on one of the
latest vehicles.
4. Pilot a drone in the Drone Zone and take
steps to implement this technology in your business.
5. Test the latest hardware and software technology from
vendors who can power your business to new heights.
6. Learn about transitioning to battery-powered equipment on
Thursday with an industry panel in the STIHL, Inc. booth.
7. Grow with the best in irrigation and learn how to expand
your business into this field.
8. Plow into the newest snow removal equipment and supplies
showcased at Equip.
Grow Your Business
9. Be inspired
to learn new ways to grow your business at The Morning Show
at Expo, sponsored by Kohler Engines, and connect with
the top industry content creators.
10. Go home with
valuable education and certification credits so you can make more
money with the help of the new Certification Center in the West
Wing.
11. Learn the latest installation techniques at
Hardscape North America.
12. Dip your toes into pool and spa services with
education on this lucrative moneymaker, produced by the Pool and
Hot Tub Alliance.
13. Get motivated to improve your marketing, hiring, sales,
leadership and more from the industry's leading voices in landscape
contracting at ENERGIZE on Thursday.
14. Develop leadership among your onsite crew at
worker-to-leader workshops offered in both English and Spanish.
15. Light up the night with learning about offering
landscape lighting services with the help of experts from the
Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals.
16. Unlock the latest in accessories for your outdoor
power equipment so you can do more efficiently.
17. Win money, prizes, or equipment from exhibitors
offering giveaways during the show. There's a daily $1,000+
giveaway in the West Wing.
Get Inspired
18. Recharge
at the Echo Means Business social media lounge, where fellow
pros can get plugged into the industry community and recharge their
devices.
19. Envision new horizons for
your business in a keynote speech by Kevin
O'Connor of This Old House, sponsored by Kress.
20. Give back by helping stuff backpacks for the
Blessing in a Backpack program on Thursday,
October 17 from 11:30 to 1:00
pm in the West Wing provided in partnership with Hunter
Industries.
Network
21. Meet up with peers at the
Welcome Reception at Churchill Downs, the home of the prestigious
Kentucky Derby, sponsored by Cat®.
22. Walk the indoor exhibit hall to talk one-on-one
with the manufacturers who design and build the equipment you rely
on.
23. Connect at the Women's Reception, sponsored by
SiteOne and Belgard, which brings together women in the field for
networking.
24. Network at the Wednesday Happy Hour with The
Crashers in Freedom Hall.
25. Hang out in the West Wing in Mulligan's Garden
Park, the Drone Zone, or check out Pod-Row™ after getting a bite to
eat.
Improved Logistics
26. Jump the line by
visiting the express lanes and stations to print out your
badge.
27. Find your way with ease using the Equip Expo app
sponsored by STRAUSS.
28. Uber, Lyft or taxi on-site at the KEC thanks to
improved transportation logistics.
29. Ride free motor coach transit to Equip
from your hotel – see shuttle route.
Fuel Up
30. Caffeinate yourself at
the Equip Coffee Lounge sponsored by Sunseeker while resting your
feet.
31. Eat breakfast on-site at the KEC in the West
Wing, with existing and new food choices being offered.
32. Fuel up at a new, themed Chef's Table and food
trucks at the West Wing.
Have Fun
33. Jam out to Trace Adkins at the KFC Yum! Center during
Equip's incredible arena concert, sponsored by the SENIX, The Toro
Company, Bobcat Company, and Gravely.
34. Take a swing at the Equip Golf Experience in the
West Wing sponsored by TD Retail Card Services (no golf experience
required).
35. Meet celebrity spokesdog Mutt Mulligan at Mutt
Madness on Thursday and snap your photo with her.
36. Adopt a dog from the Kentucky Humane Society
at Mulligan's Mutt Madness in the West Wing and give it a fur-ever
home, joining the TurfMutt Howl of Fame Alumni group.
37. Run or walk at Mulligan's 5K Fun Run and Walk over the beautiful Ohio
River, sponsored by Active Dynamics.
38. Pop by the Louisville Tourism booth for information
on the city's restaurants and 90 attractions.
39. Visit the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory,
Muhammad Ali Center, the Louisville Zoo and/or the Kentucky Science
Center while visiting Louisville.
40. Take a selfie by the Equip Exposition sign and
post on social media with the hashtag #EquipExpo.
41. Explore Louisville's 2,500 restaurants and
more than 90 attractions.
Attendees who register at EquipExposition.com before
July 31, 2024 will be automatically
entered in a sweepstakes where they may win a lifetime registration
to Equip or $500 in Visa gift cards
to help offset the cost of travel. All registrants who book their
hotel in advance through Equip's housing provider are entered to
possibly win a free 3-night stay during Equip. Learn more and see
the sweepstakes' official rules on the web site.
Hotels can be booked through Equip's official housing provider,
Louisville Tourism, on the Equip website.
For information and help go to:
https://help.equipexposition.com/knowledge
Equip Expo Photos Available:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/f4jd1ftd041m90emw1cc7/h?rlkey=zc8d8rs6rba4v8nccm02lumv1&dl=0
Embeddable Videos:
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Media contacts
Ami
Neiberger, Four Leaf PR on behalf of OPEI,
703-887-4877, ami@fourleafpr.com
Debbi Mayster, Four Leaf PR on
behalf of OPEI, 240-988-6243, debbi@fourleafpr.com
About Equip Exposition
Equip Exposition, the international landscape, outdoor living, and
equipment exposition, is held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, and is one of the
largest, annual trade shows in the United
States, and is co-located with Hardscape North America. In
2023, the show received two Grand Awards in Trade Show Executive's
Gold 100 Awards program: "Most Innovative Show" and the "Slam Dunk
Award: Best New Idea." Equip publishes equip magazine and is owned
and managed by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, an
international trade association representing manufacturers of
outdoor power equipment, parts, small engines, battery power
systems, portable generators, utility and personal transport
vehicles, and golf cars, and their suppliers. For more information
visit www.EquipExposition.com.
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