Columbus, Ohio – Even with increasing the square footage of exhibition space in the Columbus Convention Center, the OFA Short Course trade show is sold out and a waiting list has been established. More than 550 companies will occupy nearly 1,500 exhibit spaces in the 7-acre trade show.
“The trade show brings buyers and sellers together in an affordable location to make business connections, to share ideas, and to work together for mutual success. We expanded the trade show floor because more companies wanted to exhibit, or current exhibitors needed to expand,” said Michael V. Geary, CAE, OFA’s Chief Executive Officer. “We see this as a sign of increasing confidence in the economy and the health of our industry. Furthermore, Short Course is the first event of the year that will showcase new plant varieties, and products and services. People want to attend because it’s a premier trade show that has everything you need for your business in one place; and it’s a great place to exhibit because this is where the industry comes to do business.”
The 2012 OFA Short Course, July 14-17, in Columbus, Ohio, will offer more than just the trade show. The four-day event includes 140 educational sessions, keynote presentations, several networking opportunities, and tours. Attendees will come from the United States and nearly 25 other countries.
About the organization: OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals is the leading horticulture educational association in the United States. It is a not-for-profit, all-industry organization and its core purpose and mission is “to support and advance professional horticulture.” Industry segments served include: garden centers, greenhouses, nurseries, retail and wholesale florists, and interior plantscapers. OFA is especially known for its outstanding publications and its annual OFA Short Course, U.S. horticulture’s premier convention and marketplace. The OFA Short Course was named the 150th largest trade show in the United States by the Trade Show News Network. The next Short Course will take place on July 14-17, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio USA.
Source: OFA – The Association of Horticulture Professionals
