PLANET leadership conceived of the event as a way to understand the needs and concerns of its supplier members and to create a forum where ideas could be brought forth and exchanged with many groups at the table at once.

?EUR??,,????'??We are extremely pleased with the ideas and level of participation from our supplier members,?EUR??,,????'?? said PLANET president Jim Martin, CLP. ?EUR??,,????'??We had key people from the largest suppliers as well as smaller green industry supplier companies openly exchange ideas for new programs and suggest ways to improve current programs.?EUR??,,????'??

There are currently more than 270 green industry supplier companies that are members of PLANET. Suppliers participate in the organization by sponsoring events, becoming involved in education and leadership, and creating affinity programs that benefit PLANET members. By participating in PLANET events such as Renewal & Remembrance, Student Career Days, Executive Forum, the Green Industry Conference and the GIE EXPO, supplier members have the opportunity to network, display products, educate, and work directly with PLANET?EUR??,,????'???s more than 4,200 member companies in the areas of landscape management, lawn care, interior plantscaping, and design/build/installation.