A lot of great things have happened for the merchandising manager at Motivators, Sarah Ellis. In a matter of a few months she has not only gotten married but has also moved out into a large and luxurious apartment. With all this new and exciting change, it's only appropriate that she decorate her apartment to match her style, mood and fashion.

I would recommend that her and everyone else from the Buffalo-area take one weekend and visit the Buffalo Home & Garden Show. Located at the grandiose Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, this tradeshow will feature business partners from the area showcasing their craft and products on site. Whether you're looking for a landscaping service or for an extension on a garage, the best of the best will be in attendance at this tradeshow. More information can be found on the Buffalo Home and Garden Show website. 

While there, be on the lookout for promotional product giveaways. 

Did you know that the Landscape Australia Exhibition is the biggest biannual expo within the professional landscaping industry? It's held across four different Australian states, and it showcases the hottest products and services in landscaping design, maintenance, and more.  But not only is it a large trade show, it's also an impressive one.

According to Selector.com/au, the September 2011 Landscape Australia Expo Melbourne has been honored as the "Best Trade Show Under 10,000m2" by the Exhibitions and Events Association of Australasia (EEAA) awards.  The announcement was made on Tuesday night. 

Twenty-one independent professionals within the landscaping industry made the decision based on innovation, performance and success in the category.  The Landscape Australia Expo was also named as a finalist for "Best Show Team."

With the warmer NY weather finally coming to an end and the cold December weather moving in, I'm already thinking about Spring longingly. In addition to some small events (my birthday, St. Patrick's Day, Memorial Day) spring tends to mean warmer weather, the beginning of barbecues and the relationship between rain and flowers comes into fruition. 

But to have a fruitful spring and a beautiful home for the springtime means intense planning during the winter. The folks at Turner Exposition know this all too well which is why they hold arguably the largest tradeshows on the subject in the Tampa, FL area. The 2012 Spring Home & Garden Show doesn't have tickets on sale just yet but there's already news of hundreds of vendors expected to be there focused on everything from windows to gardens and barbecues to swing sets. Ticket prices are an inexpensive $7-$8 (children under 12 are free) and is sure to have plenty for everyone.

Are you a vendor planning on attending the show? Motivators carries promotional Kitchen and Home products that will make your imprinted logo look phenomenal.

Are you passionate about horticulture, going green, plant nurseries, and gardening? Then you must be looking forward to the 2012 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS).  The beloved event, which is commonly known as 'The Masterpiece of Trade Shows,' was founded in the early 1970s.  Since then, it's only grown in popularity.

MANTS:  A History

The first MANTS event was held in Williamsburg, VA in 1971.  In the years following, MANTS would be held at several different venues throughout the Mid-Atlantic, from The Greenbrier in West Virginia to the Hunt Valley Inn in Maryland.  According to MANTS' Web site, in 1981 the event was held for the first time at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland due to its "consistent growth in size, popularity and attendance."  The Baltimore Convention Center has continued to serve as the venue of choice for MANTS.

MANTS Today

According to the trade show's Web site, the event is now in its fourth decade.  The upcoming event, scheduled for Tuesday, January 10 - Friday, January 13, is "the premier, private green industry marketplace for finding plants and nursery stock, landscape and garden items, heavy and light duty equipment, tools, furniture and hundreds of other allied industry products."  Exhibitors, attendees, buyers, shoppers, and browsers all look forward to the annual event, which will be attended by big-name nurseries and garden solution companies.

Be Prepared

With one look at MANTS' giant list of exhibitors, it becomes clear that attendees will have to stand out to compete.  That's why stocking up on the right trade show giveaways before the show is important.  One item that is sure to be a resounding success at the 2012 MANTS is the promotional plant-a-tree card.  Considering the show's plant-loving audience, this handout will undoubtedly be a crowd favorite.