Upcoming Highlights at the 2010 Landscape Expo

A 50th anniversary celebration party will take place after the show on Wednesday, October 6, starting at 3:00 p.m., poolside at the luxurious Hyatt Regency Hotel.

In addition to the 200 plus companies who'll be exhibiting at the 2010 Landscape Expo coming this October 6 - 7 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif., there are some special events and unique exhibits that will be worth checking out.

If you're looking for a great networking opportunity, then attend the 50th Anniversary After-show Party, Oct. 6th at 3 p.m. poolside at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, just a short walk from the Long Beach Convention Center. The CLASS Fund and Southern California Chapter of the ASLA will be sponsoring a short panel discussion concerning the outlook of the landscape industry, followed by live entertainment sponsored by the SCTC. Other sponsors of this event are AA Equipment, Eliet, Liquid Fence, Turf Star, Hydro-Scape, Tru-Power and Miramar Nurseries. Tickets are $25 per person and include two beverages and appetizers and can be purchased online by clicking on this link:

https://landscapearchitect.com/survey/public/survey.php?name=2010_TLE_After_Show_Party

Learn to get the most from your handheld equipment by attending the free open session How Fuel will Affect Your Business & Future, presented by Leif Ringstad, general sales manager for Maruyama U.S., Inc., on Thursday, October 7 at 10:30 a.m. - Photo courtesy of Maruyama U.S., Inc.

Want to know how to get the most out of your hand-held equipment? Then be sure to sign up early for the Free Open Session ''How Fuel will Affect Your Business & Future'' presented by Leif Ringstad, general sales manager for Maruyama U.S., Inc. Ringstad will share his expert knowledge of fuel related equipment breakdowns and offer solutions to increase the life span of your equipment while keeping repairs at a minimum and your equipment operating at peak performance. As an added bonus, everyone attending this seminar will receive a free Maruyama MX-401, 50 ounce, handheld sprayer!

Get your photo taken with the National Guard's famous Patriot Chopper, Built by Orange County Choppers, at the 2010 Landscape Expo. Participation by the National Guard is in conjunction with Project Evergreen's Green Care for Troops, a non-profit that provides free landscaping services to military families across the U.S. -Photo courtesy of Sgt. Mary Flynn, National Guard Bureau

In conjunction with Project Evergreen's Green Care for Troops exhibit, the National Guard will have their famous Patriot Chopper on display where show guests can get their photo taken with the motorcycle and download it for free later online. The bike, which debuted in September 2007, was built on the show American Chopper by Orange County Choppers in New York state. The color of the bike is red, white and blue with an Army Combat Uniform pattern used throughout. A list on top of the bike includes every war and conflict the National Guard has been involved in since its founding in 1636.

Take a step back in time and visit a special 50th Anniversary Exhibit by the SCTC, one of the oldest landscape industry organizations in Southern California. The exhibit will feature historical photos and other memorabilia of the landscaping industry in Southern California. The SCTC will also be doing money & prize giveaways and handing out free commemorative hats!

To learn more about what's happening at the 2010 Landscape Expo and to pre-register for free exhibit hall admission, visit www.landscapearchitect.com and click on the 2010 Landscape Expo button. You can also call 714-979-5276 or email tleinfo@landscapearchitect.com.