5 Reasons You Can’t Afford to Miss the 2022 GROW Executive Summit
October 25, 2022 
We are just over a month away from Greenhouse Grower’s second annual GROW Executive Summit, which takes place Nov. 30-Dec. 2 in Ft. McDowell, AZ. The GROW Executive Summit brings forward-thinking leaders together for high-level discussions tackling the critical issues facing today’s controlled-environment greenhouse operations.
From presentations to panel discussions and networking, you will have the chance to gather both knowledge you can put to work now, and the building blocks for a long-term plan. You will head back to your operation with tactics for running a sustainable, profitable business, along with innovative ideas and new perspectives on controlled-environment agriculture.
Here are five reasons you’ll want to put a bow on 2022 by making plans to join us in Arizona next month.
Your Top Concerns Will Be the Focus: Over the past year, we asked many of you to tell us some of your top short- and long-term business challenges. Rising to the top of the list were labor and talent, supply chain optimization, and maintaining profitability. These are the three pillars that make up the bulk of the GROW Executive Summit agenda (you can check out the complete agenda here).
Tying It All Together: During the GROW Executive Summit keynote presentation, Abe Van Wingerden, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Metrolina Greenhouses, will tell you how you can take decisive steps to deliver real results, both now and in the years ahead. This presentation will deliver actionable perspectives and strategies for successfully navigating today’s unique business conditions. In addition, during the show-closing GROW Conversations Live, a panel of greenhouse grower executives share their insights in a candid discussion on their top takeaways from the GROW Executive Summit and their own perspectives on what makes a successful greenhouse business in 2023 and beyond.
The Conversation Continues. Last year’s inaugural GROW Executive Summit took a deep dive into topics such as the changing consumer landscape, employee recruitment and retention, and investing in the industry (want more insights from the 2021 GROW Executive Summit? Click here). Because these remain top of mind, the discussion will advance at this year’s event with a look at consumer behavior statistics, how to put your talent first, and setting yourself up for success in an inflationary market.
Networking and Idea Sharing. The agenda for the GROW Executive Summit is certainly loaded, but there are still plenty of chances for you to connect and engage with your peers, whether it’s during the “Dinner Under the Stars” experience, in the GROWERS lounge, or at a special welcome reception. Companies currently signed up to attend include Metrolina Greenhouses, Bela Flor Nurseries, Skagit Horticulture, and many more.
A Location Like No Other. Feeling adventurous? Kick off your GROW Executive Summit experience with either horseback riding in the Sonoran Desert, or a Desert Dog Sand Buggy Adventure. These are grower-only events, so they offer a great opportunity to relax and network with your peers.
Learn more at GROWExecutiveSummit.com.
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