CENTS Hours
Monday, January 14, 2013 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
OSU Nursery Short Course Hours
Sunday, January 13, 2013
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Monday, January 14, 2013
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; 1:30pm – 4:00pm
On-Site Registration (Located in the Main Concourse)
Sunday, January 13, 2013 – 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, January 14, 2013 – 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 – 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 – 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Special Events (Pre-Registration Required)
ONLA Earlybird Happy Hour
Big Bar on 2, Hyatt Regency Columbus
Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Arriving to Columbus on Sunday? Be sure to stop by the Hyatt Regency's "Big Bar on 2" to meet, greet, and hang out with industry peers. Are you an ONLA member? 'Cause it gets even better for you! Members receive a free drink! Contact ONLA for details! (800) 825-5062
Ale! Ale! The gang’s all here!
ONLA Welcome Reception & Beer Tasting
Peppercorn Room, Hyatt Regency Columbus
Monday, January 14, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Views of the city, great beer and a festive atmosphere make the CENTS Welcome Reception and Beer Tasting the perfect happy hour event for all varieties of beer enthusiasts. This gathering gives attendees an opportunity to recap the first day of CENTS and mingle with other attendees and exhibitors in a relaxed atmosphere. Snacks and entertainment will be provided. Best of all? Budweiser Distributing will offer tastings of Budweiser draft beers (5 tasting tickets per person) and answer any burning questions about ale. Sponsored by Herman Losely & Son, Inc.
ONLA Awards Night & Dessert Reception
Hayes Room, Hyatt Regency Columbus
Monday, January 14, 2013 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Not the usual, stodgy awards presentation from days of yore! Celebrate in rock star fashion as we reveal the winning projects from the 39th Annual Landscape Awards Program and unveil the 2012 Landscape Project of the Year. Watch the debut of our first-ever television program featuring the award winning projects before it airs next spring on ONN. Be on hand to congratulate our industry Rock Stars: the recipients of the ONLA Distinguished Contribution Awards, the ONLA Service Award, the ONLA Educator and Public Service Award, and the multiple recipients of ONLA scholarships (nearly $20,000 will be granted). A fun, fast-paced, upbeat event that celebrates your industry’s successes: don’t miss it!
Dr. Michael Dirr
VIP Reception & Book Signing
Tuesday, January 15, Room B200 5:00pm-6:15pm
Have you met the legend? Meet Dr. Michael Dirr – horticultural writer, distinguished professor and all-around plant enthusiast – at the VIP reception and book signing prior to his CENTS keynote presentation. You’ll mingle with green industry peers while sampling delicious hors d’oeuvres and sipping cocktails from the cash bar. The VIP reception will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 – 6:15 p.m. and reception attendees will be honored with VIP seating at the keynote presentation directly following. Shake hands, grab an autograph and introduce yourself to this accomplished and respected green industry leader. Sponsored by BASF & Syngenta
Pink In Green Breakfast
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Women in business face daily challenges that require a wide range of skills. This innovative new breakfast session seeks to inspire, motivate and advise women working in the green industry. Enhance your skills with Nancy Stoll, an expert in development for women in business, during an upbeat, multi-faceted, and information-rich session specifically for women. Whether you’re a female entrepreneur, a critical component in a family business, a woman invested in the success of your company, or all of the above, you’ll want to be part of this emerging group for women leaders.
