2004 Western Nursery and Garden Expo, Sept. 22-23

SACRAMENTO, Ca.?EUR??,,????'??+The California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers announces ?EUR??,,????'??Making Magic?EUR??,,????'?? as this year?EUR??,,????'???s theme for the 33rd annual Western Expo event at the Las Vegas Convention Center, September 22-23. The expo will run in conjunction with the SuperZoo?EUR??,,????<

Last year?EUR??,,????'???s event had a record breaking attendance of 9,200, and greater numbers of exhibitors and attendees are anticipated this year. The dual show has 464,683 sq. ft. of exhibit space.

Programming will include the 10th annual Western Expo Golf Event, the New Products Showcase, business seminars, the Garden Revue Fashion Show, and the new Innovations Alley, which demonstrates how to increase sales by incorporating add-on products to an inventory. Chris Miller, president of Pacific Store Designs Inc., developed Innovations Alley.

At the start of the conference, September 21, attendees can golf at the Red Rock Country Club; business seminars will also start that day and run throughout the show. There will be internationally known speakers and the program will begin with a one-day retail event, Business Education Day, followed by two days of retail and landscape seminars. The New Products Showcase, September 22 and 23, will feature the latest in plant varieties, products and services. On September 22 at 2:00 pm, the trendiest products will be highlighted during the Garden Revue Fashion Show, a popular event that drew raves last year.

For more information, contact the California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers at 800 748-6214, visit www.westernexpo.com, or email westernexpo@cangc.org. Event sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available on line.