Spring Meeting April 10 12, 2016

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1 Spring Meeting April 10 12, 2016 Omni Tucson National Resort Tucson, Arizona Representing and advancing the interests of the greenhouse industry through education, networking and communication.

2 HOTEL INFORMATION The Spring Meeting will be held at the Omni Tucson National Resort, 2727 West Club Drive, Tucson, Arizona NGMA is able to offer attendees a room rate of single/double at $169 per night plus applicable taxes and fees. Room block rates are guaranteed through March 8, 2016 unless the room block is filled before that date. To ensure you have a room for the Spring Meeting, please make your reservations now. Please make your reservations online or call the Omni Tucson National Resort at THE-OMNI ( ) to reserve your room. Reference the National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association or NGMA 2016 Spring Meeting to receive the discounted rate. The hotel offers onsite complimentary valet and self-parking in both covered and open areas. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION Airport: Tucson International Airport 7250 South Tucson Boulevard Tucson, AZ Shuttle: Arizona Stagecoach provides shuttle services throughout the Tucson area including the Omni Tucson National Resort. One-way or round trip service is available. To save money, it is recommended to purchase a round-trip service with an open return. A one-way shuttle is estimated at approximately $45. The counter is located in the center of the baggage claim area on the lower level. Book your service by calling or visiting Taxi: Taxi companies pick-up passengers at a stand on the commercial roadway in front of the baggage claim area. The estimated fare from the airport to the Omni Tucson National Resort is $54. AAA Airport Cabs LLC Discount Cabs Flash Cab Yellow Cab Car Rentals: Car rental agencies can be found in the Rental Car Facility east of the Terminal, which can be reached via the Link moving sidewalk near the Baggage Belt No. 7. Alamo Budget Enterprise National Avis Dollar Hertz

3 Sunday, April 10, :00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Golf Event (Lunch Included) Catalina Course at the Omni Tucson Host to over 30 PGA Tour events, this traditional-style course has been recognized as one of Golf Digest s 75 Best Golf Resorts in North America. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Registration Open 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception Opening Remarks/Golf Awards Monday, April 11, :30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Registration Open 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. Welcome and New NGMA Member Introductions 8:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Understanding the Complexity of the Cannabis Farm Ari Seaman, Partner, igrow Eric Senders, Managing Partner, igrow 10:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Break NGMA Spring Meeting Schedule Ari Seaman and Eric Senders, founders of igrow, have spent the past six years working with the leading growers and influencers in the emerging cannabis industry. Working closely with these experts, it became apparent that traditional agricultural methodologies, equipment and systems would not necessarily correlate to successful cannabis cultivation in greenhouses. Ari and Eric will present the information learned from a wide sampling of cannabis projects igrow has been involved in to help the equipment and system suppliers understand what specific environments are necessary for this crop and what obstacles need to be overcome to ensure a successful outcome. The presentation will cover important topics such as temperature, humidity, lighting and advanced controls for cannabis cultivation, but also will cover the ever-changing complexity of energy consumption, nutrient use and disposal, pesticides, water runoff and compliance issues. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Introduction to Aquaponics Efficient, Sustainable and Local Kevin M. Fitzsimmons, PhD, Department of Soil Water and Environmental Science, The University of Arizona Aquaponics is often described as a mixture of aquaculture and hydroponics, two of the fastest growing sectors of world food production. While this definition is true, it is not accurate. In fact, aquaponics is a very complex ecological system bringing together fish culture, plant culture and, most importantly, a diverse microbial community that allows the system to function. This session will describe how aquaponics systems are moving from the academic community to backyards, schoolyards and commercial scale greenhouses around the world.

4 NGMA Spring Meeting Schedule (continued) Monday, April 11, 2016 (continued) 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:15 p.m. Group Departs to the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (CEAC) 1:45 p.m. 5:30 p.m. CEAC Session/Reception Gene A. Giacomelli, PhD and Students, Controlled Environment Agriculture Center, The University of Arizona 5:30 p.m. Evening on Your Own Tuesday, April 12, :15 a.m. 8:15 a.m. Breakfast 8:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. The New Reality of Sales and Business Development: The Rules Have Changed Neil Thornton, President, The Thornton Group of Companies Business development and growing sales remain top areas of focus and concern for business owners. The sales landscape has changed dramatically including increased competition, overwhelmed schedules and technology changes. In the absence of value and market leadership, price becomes the deciding factor, and competing on price alone is a tough and lonely road. Customers today have more options at their disposal and consider themselves highly educated and researched. So, how do you compete? Sales teams today require new tools and skills. Traditional farmers are being asked to become hunters, requiring new insights and conversations. Expect the following take aways from this session: 1. Ideas, trends and tools to capture market share through change 2. How to be seen as a sales and branding leader 3. Clear recommendations and real world business tools you can apply immediately 4. New and fundamental habits of modern sales professionals 5. Utilizing and developing modern technologies 9:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Expanding Public-Private Partnership Markets & Marketing Niches Michael Munday, Managing Director & Chairman, Hungry Planets Systems & Service, LLC 10:15 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Break Over the last decade, The University of Arizona Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (UA-CEAC) has engaged in a number of public-private partnerships to expand knowledge of UA-CEAC itself and the integrated greenhouse growing, research, and results its faculty, staff, students and partners produce. Key to this approach is the focus on expanding markets and creating opportunities for marketing using the projects and personnel UA-CEAC has at hand a kind of native marketing. In conjunction with UA-CEAC partner Hungry Planets Systems & Service, LLC, UA-CEAC has expanded its live and mediated audiences to the many millions, and has created market and marketing niches with increasing impact. This presentation discusses a selection of those opportunities.

5 NGMA Spring Meeting Schedule (continued) Tuesday, April 12, 2016 (continued) 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Structural and Supplier Presentations and Discussion NGMA Member Presentations This session will allow several companies to address the group. The focus will be on projects currently underway, the technology being applied and/or the problems addressed and solved during the process. This session is designed for NGMA members to learn more about fellow members. 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Division Meetings 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Committee Meetings 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Annual General Meeting 1:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Afternoon on Your Own OR 6:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Reception and Banquet Biosphere 2 Tour Biosphere 2 is located at the base of the stunning Santa Catalina Mountains. Find out why visitors from around the globe journey here for this unique adventure not found anywhere else. Discover real-time research on the future of our planet as it unfolds in the world s largest earth science laboratory. *A minimum of 20 people need to register for the tour. If the minimum is not met, the tour will be canceled and refunds will be provided. Wednesday, April 13, :00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting

6 THINGS TO DO IN TUCSON Resort Activities Golf Tee off in the footsteps of legendary champions when you play a round. The Catalina Course was designed by Robert Van Hagge and Bruce Devlin. This course offers eight sparkling lakes and 80 bunkers and has been the host to more than 30 PGA Tour Events. The Sonoran Course was designed by Tom Lehman. This desert-style course features two lakes, 69 bunkers and unusual shot opportunities. Spa Experience luxury with a sense of the Southwest in the spa treatment rooms. Select from an array of treatments designed to refresh and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit. Single treatments and packages are available. Tennis Challenge a colleague to a match or practice your shots with the ball machine and hitting wall in the facility s sports complex. In-the-Area Activities Arts & Culture Center for Creative Photography Tucson s Children Museum Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Attractions Old Tucson Movie Studios Biosphere 2 Mission San Xavier del Bac Dining at the Resort Bob s Steak & Chop House Simple elegance. Lively atmosphere. Prime beef. Fiesta Café and Patio Breakfast the way it was meant to be. Legends Bar and Grill Casual fare and refreshing beverages in a laid back atmosphere. Sweetwater Cabana Bar Unique light bites and delicious beverages poolside. Visit for more information. Recreation Saguaro National Park Trail Dust Adventures Sabino Canyon Shopping Foothills Mall La Encantada Tucson Mall In-the-Area Restaurants Dominick s Real Italian Real Italian cuisine, from hand-stretched New York pizza to classic entrées and desserts Thunder Canyon Brewery Tucson s destination for the finest handcrafted beers and fresh, homemade cuisine The Parish Southern fusion gastropub passionate about true Southern hospitality and charm Harvest Restaurant Fresh, local ingredients prepared from scratch Grumpy s Grill Casual neighborhood restaurant

7 NGMA Spring Meeting Registration Form April 10 12, 2016 Registrations must be received by March 25. NGMA cannot guarantee availability to walk-in registrants. NGMA cannot refund the cost of meal tickets. The cancellation deadline is March 25. Cancellations must be submitted via mail, or fax for a refund. All fees are in USD. Contact Information: Business Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Fax: NGMA Member Registration Rate Includes: Sunday reception; Monday breakfast, morning sessions, lunch and afternoon session; Tuesday breakfast, morning sessions, lunch, reception and dinner. Companion Registration Rate Includes: Sunday reception; Monday breakfast and lunch; Tuesday breakfast, lunch, reception and dinner. Golf Registration Rate Includes: Lunch and a round of golf at the Omni Tucson s Catalina Course. Biosphere 2 Tour Includes: Round trip transportation, entrance and tour at Biosphere 2. $700 per person $300 per person $175 per person $89 per person Please be sure to complete the other side of this form, which contains the individual registrants information. This will help you calculate your total due. TOTAL DUE: o Check (made payable to NGMA in USD) o MasterCard o Visa o Discover Card Number: Exp. Date: 3-Digit Security Code: Cardholder Name (please print): Cardholder Signature: Billing Address (if different than above): Don t forget! You can register instantly online at via our secure server! Please return this form to NGMA at 2207 Forest Hills Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17112, via fax to or to events@ngma.com.

8 Registrants Information Registration Rates (per person): Member - $700 Companion - $300 Golf - $175 Biosphere 2 Tour - $89 Name as it is to Appear on Name Badge: 1. $ Registration Rate: o NGMA Member o Companion o Golf o Biosphere 2 Tour Emergency Contact Name: Cell Phone: Emergency Contact Phone: Meal Preference: o Standard Meals o Vegetarian Meals o Gluten-Free Meals o Please check here if you have any additional special dietary needs or have a disability and require accommodations to fully participate in the Spring Meeting. A staff member will contact you to discuss your specific needs. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Name as it is to Appear on Name Badge: Registration Rate: 2. $ o NGMA Member o Companion o Golf o Biosphere 2 Tour Emergency Contact Name: Cell Phone: Emergency Contact Phone: Meal Preference: o Standard Meals o Vegetarian Meals o Gluten-Free Meals o Please check here if you have any additional special dietary needs or have a disability and require accommodations to fully participate in the Spring Meeting. A staff member will contact you to discuss your specific needs. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Name as it is to Appear on Name Badge: Registration Rate: 3. $ o NGMA Member o Companion o Golf o Biosphere 2 Tour Emergency Contact Name: Cell Phone: Emergency Contact Phone: Meal Preference: o Standard Meals o Vegetarian Meals o Gluten-Free Meals o Please check here if you have any additional special dietary needs or have a disability and require accommodations to fully participate in the Spring Meeting. A staff member will contact you to discuss your specific needs. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Name as it is to Appear on Name Badge: Registration Rate: 4. $ o NGMA Member o Companion o Golf o Biosphere 2 Tour Emergency Contact Name: Cell Phone: Emergency Contact Phone: Meal Preference: o Standard Meals o Vegetarian Meals o Gluten-Free Meals o Please check here if you have any additional special dietary needs or have a disability and require accommodations to fully participate in the Spring Meeting. A staff member will contact you to discuss your specific needs. Total Due: $