AmericanHort’s Cultivate Receives Industry Honors
Cultivate’16 was recently named to Trade Show News Network’s (TSNN) Top 250 Trade Show list, moving up from last year to spot #130.
Cultivate is AmericanHort’s signature event that takes place every July in Columbus, Ohio. This year it will meet July 15-18.
With a record number of submissions for the TSNN list in 2016, AmericanHort is proud and honored by the achievement. 
The annual trade event has been recognized by horticulture professionals for new products, new varieties, and educational sessions to move their business forward.
Cultivate’17 has also achieved Certified Exhibition status with the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE). This certification recognizes successful implementation of best event practices as set forth by IAEE.
Ken Fisher, AmericanHort president and CEO, says, “Cultivate is unique because it’s entirely organized by AmericanHort’s professional staff and volunteers who believe in and are passionate about serving the horticulture industry specifically. To receive an admirable spot on the TSNN Top 250 List and the Certified Exhibition designation from IAEE is a nice accolade to a job well done.”
AmericanHort also announced that Cultivate’17 has sold out the exhibit hall this year. The Greater Columbus Convention Center has added 30,000 square feet of exhibit space over the past year.
Sherry Johnson, vice president of business and knowledge development, comments, “Exhibitors help make Cultivate the experience that it is. The additional space the renovation provided was quickly utilized to upgrade our New Varieties Zone and allow space for exhibitors who have wanted to expand. We’re immensely grateful for the industry support of this event. It’s where business gets done, and for us and our attendees, it’s the pinnacle of the year.”
A waiting list is available for exhibiting at Cultivate’17. Contact Sherry Johnson at SherryJ@AmericanHort.org for more information.
Registration is now open for attendees at AmericanHort.org/Cultivate. In addition to 100+ professional development sessions, this year Cultivate’17 will offer eight add-on experiences including CareerUP, three tours, a biocontrols workshop, and a succession planning workshop.
To learn more and explore key sessions for your industry segment (nursery, greenhouse, landscape, retail, and interior plantscape), please visitAmericanHort.org/Cultivate.
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