Marketplace

Green industry professionals from across the Southeastern United States and beyond came together recently at the Green & Growin’ 23 Marketplace, held at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center Jan. 19-20. More than 300 first-time and returning exhibitors came from across the U.S. and Canada to showcase their products, equipment, plant materials and services.

NCNLA brought back several popular amenities and attractions during this year’s Marketplace. For example, on both days, exhibitors and attendees were able to take advantage of morning coffee stations, as well as lunch and afternoon snack breaks — all of which were complimentary— allowing everyone at the event to maximize their time on the show floor.

“It was exciting to see a packed Marketplace, which brought back a feeling of normalcy we haven’t had since before the pandemic,” said Tim John- son II, NCNLA president and Green & Growin’ exhibitor. “I was so impressed with the vendors’ products on display, and the floor was busier than I have ever seen at any previous Green & Growin’ show. I really enjoyed catching up with old friends and colleagues, meeting new people, and introducing members of our team face to face. The mood was festive, and attendees seemed to be optimistic about the outlook for our industry as a whole.”

Also included in Marketplace admission, SiteOne Landscape Supply offered three sessions discussing and demonstrating exciting ways contractors can add to their current slate of services. SiteOne began on Thursday by demonstrating how to build outdoor living structures using modular panel construction, followed by a session on uses and installation methods of natural stone thin veneer. During Friday’s demonstration, SiteOne covered the topic of synthetic turf, including discussions on varieties, benefits and proper installation techniques, as well as tips and tricks to help make turf projects more successful.

We would like to thank all attendees, exhibitors, volunteers and sponsors for making Green & Growin’ 23 possible, and we look forward to seeing everyone again in 2024!