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When

Thursday September 19, 2013 at 8:30 AM CDT
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Friday September 20, 2013 at 3:00 PM CDT

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Where

Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, Shawnee, OK 
1700 W. Independence Street
Shawnee, OK 74802
 

 
Driving Directions 

Contact

Becky Sellers, Executive Secretary 
Oklahoma Nursery and Landscape Association 
405-945-6737 
info@oknla.org 

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Get recognized and support ONLA!

Advertising is available in the convention guidebook.
Reach hundreds of people:  the guidebook is given out to all in attendance at the convention, as well as at events and other trade shows throughout the year.

Donate an item to our silent or live auction.  All proceeds benefit the ONLA Scholarship Program. 

 

ONLA Annual Convention and Trade Show 

This year more than ever - we are Heartland Strong!

Join us for education, exhibitors, food, fun, silent and live auctions and more! 

Thursday, September 19th       registration begins at 8:15 a.m.
Education Sessions 9:00 - 11:40
Trade Show Open 10:00 - 5:00
Silent Auction Opens at 10:00
Keynote Speaker 1:00 - 2:30
ONLA Membership Meeting 2:45
Cocktails / Appetizers / Music from Blackjack Run begins at 4:00
Awards Reception and Live Auction begins at 5:00

Friday, September 20th             registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
Education Sessions 8:00 - 12:00
Tree Climber Specialist Workshop 8:00 - 2:00
Trade Show Open 9:00 - 3:00
Silent Auction Closes at 2:00

Register for the Ninth Annual ONLA Scramble Golf Tournament
Held Wednesday, September 18th at Firelake Golf Course, Shawnee
click here for the registration link

Keynote Speaker:  Craig Regelbrugge, VP of Government Relations and Research, American Nursery and Landscape Association

Other speakers and workshops include:

Dr. Lou Anella, Oklahoma State University
Dr. Raymond Cloyd, Kansas State University
Allan Storjohann
(taking the place of Dr. Carl Whitcomb, who will be unable to attend)
Ewing Irrigation - Irrigation and Landscaping Basics
Tree Climber Specialist Workshop
Oklahoma Pesticide Applicator LicenseTesting
Worker Protection Standard

Business Round Table Discussion
(Affordable Care Act, Retirement Strategies, Insuring Your Company
and Workers, Immigration and Workplace Legal Issues)
Featuring Sean Leigh, Craig McDougal, Laura Moxley and Bill Toay

CEU's from ODAFF, TCIA, CTSP, ISA, IA and PLANET

Over 60 exhibitors from all over the region will be attending!
 - Take advantage of show-only specials -
- make new contacts -
- meet the suppliers and negotiate some great deals -

- see the latest and greatest in plant materials, shrubs and trees, pond and water garden features, irrigation, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, nutrients and soil amendments, greenhouse supplies, pottery, landscape lighting, stone, nursery and grower supplies, heavy equipment, grower supplies, soil, hardscape materials, landscaping supplies, business services and more -

- Win door prizes (including an iPad) -

Partner Hotels Now Taking Reservations (ONLA rate ends August 28th)

Grand Casino Hotel & Resort - $129/night Grand Casino
777 Grand Casino Boulevard, Shawnee, OK

Opening in the Summer of 2013, the Grand Hotel will offer all the comforts and amenities you expect from a first-class casino and hotel.


 14 Story Guestroom Tower with 262 Rooms

 State of the Art Meeting Facilities
 Spa, Fitness Center and Outdoor Pool
 New Dining Venues
 Brand New 2,500+ Seat Event Center

Please call hotel directly at 405-964-7777 to make your reservation. Be sure to ask for the ONLA rate.

La Quinta

La Quinta Inn & Suites - $89/night
5401 Enterprise Court, Shawnee, OK

Take advantage of the convenient location and popular amenities of the all-new La Quinta Inn & Suites Shawnee. Situated just off I-40, this La Quinta hotel is near several shopping, dining, and entertainment attractions. Each of our spacious rooms have interior corridor entrances and offers modern amentities sure to make your stay enjoyable.

 Free wireless high-speed Internet access
 Business center
 Indoor swimming pool
 Free Bright Side Breakfast
 Thoughtful amenities including a microwave and refrigerator

Please call the hotel directly at 405-275-7930 to make your reservation, requesting the "ONLA rate".