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SUMMARY:Bloom After Hours ~ Lessons Learned: What Didn't Work and What We Did Instead
DESCRIPTION:Register now to secure your spot! \nSeptember 16\, 2026 | 4:00 – 6:00 pm \nVan Wilgens Garden Center\, 1198 Queen St.\, Southington \nJoin the Connecticut Nursery & Landscape Association (CNLA) for Bloom After Hours\, an exclusive networking and educational event designed to promote collaboration and professional development within Connecticut’s horticultural community. These gatherings provide CNLA members with unique access to industry-leading companies\, expert-led sessions\, and the latest best practices in the green industry. \nLessons Learned: What Didn’t Work and What We Did Instead \nSome of the best ideas come from lessons learned along the way. Join fellow industry professionals as we share real-world experiences\, discuss what we would do differently\, and explore solutions that led to success. Come ready to gain valuable insights\, exchange ideas\, and\, if you’re comfortable\, share a lesson from your own experience. This is a supportive\, judgment-free conversation focused on helping each other grow and succeed. \nAbout Dustyn Nelson CCH: \nDustyn has a diverse background in the green and landscaping industry. Prior to joining Frank’s Landscape Construction\, Dustyn worked in the nursery industry\, with experience in growing\, production planning\, logistics\, and inventory. He also has experience in troubleshooting plant problems\, floriculture\, marketing\, and information technology management. \nDustyn is a Connecticut Certified Horticulturalist and a Past President of the Connecticut Nursery & Landscape Association. He also is an Adjunct Faculty at the University of Connecticut\, teaching Garden Center Management. In 2016 Dustyn was recognized as Young Nursery Professional of the Year by the New England Nursery Association. \nAbout Van Wilgens: \nVan Wilgen’s Garden Center is a fourth-generation\, family-owned Connecticut business that has been serving gardeners and landscape professionals since 1920. Their newest location in Southington opened in 2026 and continues the company’s tradition of providing quality plants\, gardening products\, and expert advice to help customers create successful landscapes and gardens. \nAbout Bloom After Hours: \nBloom After Hours is designed to foster collaboration\, knowledge-sharing\, and community building within the Connecticut horticultural industry. These programs offer CNLA members a unique opportunity to visit fellow member companies\, engage in informative educational sessions\, and learn more about the latest trends and practice in the green industry.
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LOCATION:Van Wilgen’s Garden Center\, 1198 Queen St\, Southington\, CT
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SUMMARY:Lyman Orchards Golf Club | 70 Lyman Rd | Middlefield\, CT
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for the Connecticut Nursery and Landscape Association’s 2nd Annual Golf Outing!\nJoin fellow industry professionals for a fun-filled day of golf\, networking\, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just looking for a day outdoors with peers\, this event is the perfect way to connect and unwind. Don’t want to play? Come just for dinner or volunteer! \n$195/Player\n$55/Person (Lunch Only) \nHighlights Include: \n\n18 Holes of golf with cart\nBreakfast and lunch\nContests\, raffles\, and prizes\nNetworking with CNLA members and guests\n\nSchedule: \n\nRegistration: 8-9 am\nShotgun Start: 9 am\nHappy Hour\, Lunch & Prizes: 1:30 pm\n\nDOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION AND SPONSORSHIP FORM\nSponsorship Details\nThis event offers a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities giving you flexibility to pick what best suits your needs! \nAll sponsorships include signage and podium recognition during the tournament. \nBreakfast Sponsor\nHappy Hour Sponsor\nLunch Sponsor\nDriving Range Sponsor\nClosest to the Pin Sponsor\nLongest Drive Sponsor\nTee/Green Sponsor – 16 available \nThe following sponsorships also include your logo on each applicable item.\nPie Sponsor\nCart Sponsor\nScorecard Sponsor \nOther sponsorship opportunities\nGiveaway Sponsor: Provide a giveaway item at registration with your branding for each player.\nGolf Ball Sponsor: Provide golf balls to the golfers. (100 minimum)\nRaffle Prizes: We encourage donations of prizes for our raffle after dinner. ($50 minimum value)
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LOCATION:Lyman Orchards Golf Club\, 70 Lyman Rd\, Middlefield\, CT\, 06455\, United States
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