September 11, 2015
SNOW AND ICE CONFERENCE AND EXPO
Hosted by the Snow and Ice Sector Group of Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association


This event features displays of exciting new products as well as popular snow removal equipment and technology - many opportunities to help you make your operations more efficient and cost effective.





 
Outdoor Trade Show Schedule
Wednesday, September 16 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., LUNCH INCLUDED
Until Aug. 28 | FREE ADMISSION
After Aug. 28 | $10 per person
Thursday, September 17 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., LUNCH INCLUDED
Until Aug. 28 | FREE ADMISSION
After Aug. 28 | $10 per person
 
Snowposium Conference Schedule
Wednesday September 16 ONLY
8:30 a.m. Session: Get More Jobs Done On Time + On Budget with Better Job Costing!
Join Mark Bradley, CEO of TBG and LMN, as he walks you through methods his employees us to increase velocity of their jobs and productivity of their team by:
  • Using equipment to reduce job time and overhead costs
  • Knowing when to invest in equipment/overhead
  • Building a company where everyone is accountable to the estimate
9:45 a.m. Break
10:00 a.m. Session: Snow and Ice Management Association's (SIMA's) BEST PRACTICES
Best practices for snow & ice management is critical for business continuity, as well as safety for patrons, tenants and employees. SIMA provides resources, leadership and support for professionals in the business of managing snow & ice, including facility  and property management and professional contractors. Phill Sexton, with SIMA will present best practice guidelines for benchmarking your snow & ice management plan and for
selecting vendors of snow & ice management services including:
  • Safety
  • Verification and documentation
  • Planning and execution
Return on investment (ROI) for employees will include
  • Determining production rates and capacity demand
  • Site engineering
  • Snow response planning – planning for changes in weather, timing and conditions to ensure business continuity
11:00 a.m. Session: MTO's what YOU need to know!
This is a session snow and ice removal contractors cannot afford to miss! Ministry of Transportation officers will tip you off what to avoid the upcoming season. Avoid violations and get compliant-savvy!
12:00 p.m. LUNCH! Catered by Troy's Diner... homestyle cooking and amazing staff!
Provided in partnership with Connon Nurseries NVK Holdings
Each registration includes lunch in the Buds 'n Suds tent presented by FAFARD

STICK AROUND AFTER THE CONFERENCE... THERE'S LOTS MORE TO SEE!
DON'T MISS THE MTO VEHICLE INSPECTION!
FULL WALK-AROUND OUTSIDE Sept. 16, 1:45 p.m.


Snowposium Exhibitors outside: get one-on-one time with premier contacts and learn about the latest equipment and technologies. Exhibits are up Sept. 16 and 17.
D & D Property Maintenance Ltd, Booth 4020
Dozr, Booth 4030
Drive Products, Booth 2040
Draglam Salt, East Foyer
Eloquip, Booth 2010
Equipe VTC Mfg., Booth 3040
Fairway Building Supply, Booth 4010
G.C. Duke Equipment, Booth 2020
Outdoor Supply and Equipment Inc.        Booth 2050
Leggat Auto Group, Booth 4000
Premier Equipment Ltd., Booth 2030
Premier Equipment Rentals, Booth 3030
Rittenhouse, Booth 3010
Snow and Ice Management Assn. (SIMA), Booth C1
The Kissner Group, Booth 4035
Toro Dingo, Booth 4005
Twin Equipment, Booth 3020
Tillson Brands, Booth 2000, 3000
Windmill Power Equipment, Booth 4000

Chicken Roast - get social and enjoy some nosh at the Golden Horseshoe Chapter's BBQ on the 16th; the Buds 'n Suds tent will be open 4 to 8:30 p.m.

Auction preview - 200+ lots of Ontario's best plant material will be auctioned off morning of  Thursday 17th; take a peek in the Auction Barn and see what deals we have in store for you!
 
 
 
 
 
 
Who Should Attend?
 
  • Snow and ice contracting professionals
  • Municipal snow and ice managers
  • Commercial and multi-unit residential property managers
  • Landscape and snow removal business owners and managers
  • Technical staff
  • Snow and ice management suppliers and distributors

Enjoy outdoor displays of some of the latest equipment and technologies for the snow and ice control industry. From trucks and plows to electronics and software, you will find the tools to help improve your business.

 
 
 LIMITED CONFERENCE SEATS AVAILABLE.
 REGISTER TODAY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT...
 WHEN WE'RE SOLD OUT - WE'RE SOLD OUT!


 
 
 

Outdoor Exhibit Space is Still Available!
Contact Darryl Bond | Darryl@landscapeontario.com | 800-265-5656, ext. 366
EXHIBIT SPACE INFORMATION

HOTEL INFORMATION

For event information, contact Kristen McIntyre CHT CEM: Kristen@LandscapeOntario.com 800-265-5656, ext. 321