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MSHE 2008 Prospectus

Below are facts about the 2008 Mid-States Horticultural Expo. If you have further questions, please contact the SNA office at 770.953.3311.
The Mid-States Horticultural Expo is a result of combining the KNLA winter trade show and the TNLA summer trade show to create a new regional marketplace for the mid-South. Three associations – the Kentucky Nursery & Landscape Association (KNLA), the Tennessee Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA) and the Southern Nursery Association (SNA) – partner to produce this premier industry event. Experience the power of this new regional marketplace located within a days drive of more than half of the nation’s population! For further details, contact the SNA office at the address below. To download a PDF of this information, click here.

General Information
Event Name: Mid-States Horticultural Expo (MSHE)
Partnering Associations: Kentucky Nursery & Landscape Association (KNLA)
Tennessee Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA)
Southern Nursery Association, Inc. (SNA)
Managed By: Southern Nursery Association, Inc. (SNA)
Venue: Kentucky Expo Center, South Wing C
937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209-1398
Show Dates / Hours: Thursday, January 3 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Friday, January 4 (9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Address: Mid-States Horticultural Expo
c/o Southern Nursery Association, Inc.
1827 Powers Ferry Road SE, Suite 4-100, Atlanta, GA 30339-8422
Phone: 770.953.3311
Fax: 770.953.4411
Email: midstates@mshe.org
Website: www.mshe.org

Exhibitor Profile
Exhibitor Move-In:
Tuesday, January 1 and Wednesday, January 2 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Exhibitor Move-Out:
Friday, January 4 (3:00 PM to 10:00 PM)
Projected Booths for 2008:
500
Cost for 10’x10’ Booth:
KNLA and TNLA members – $650
Non-members – $750
Corner booths additional – $50 each
Exhibitor Products: Container Plants, Field-Grown Plants, Greenhouse Plants, Fertilizers/ Chemicals, Retail Sales, Turf, Equipment / Tools, Irrigation Equipment
Exhibitor Profile: Wholesale Growers, Manufacturers, Green / Allied Distributors, Business Services, Manufacturer Reps

Attendee Profile
Projected Attendees for 2008: 3,000
Attendee Profile: Wholesale Growers, Landscape Professionals, Retailers, Manufacturers, Distributors

Kentucky Expo Center
One of the top 10 largest public facilities of its kind in the United States, the Kentucky Exposition Center features large facilities with diverse capabilities.The 400-acre property offers more than one million square feet of indoor space and is maintains prime position among three major interstates – I-65, I-71 and I-64 – making it within a days drive of more than half of the nation’s population. The Louisville International Airport is only one mile away on the other side of I-264, and 13,000 hotel rooms surround the area. The Expo Center accommodates an amazing spectrum of events year round. The newly completed South Wing C offers a perfect venue for the Mid-States Horticultural Expo.

Louisville Attractions
Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Greater Louisville is easily accessible. As the 16th largest city in the U.S. and the largest city in Kentucky, Louisville is home to over 100 attractions, 17,000 hotel rooms and 2,500 restaurants. You are sure to find Thoroughbred horse racing, bourbon, bluegrass music, sporting events and more during your visit to this unique city! Louisville’s family-friendly attractions include the Belle of Louisville, Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville Slugger Museum and the Louisville Bats. For more information on Louisville, KY, log on to www.gotolouisville.com.


For further information contact:
Mid-States Horticultural Expo
c/o The Southern Nursery Association, Inc.
1827 Powers Ferry Rd. SE, Suite 4-100, Atlanta, GA 30339-8422
Voice: (770) 953-3311 • Fax: (770) 953-4411
Email: mail@mshe.org • Website: http://www.mshe.org



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