Join the AmericanHort Advocacy Team in D.C.
Join the AmericanHort Advocacy team on Sept. 20-22, 2021, in Washington D.C. and make a difference for both your business and the horticulture industry.
Impact Washington Summit 2021 is a two-day advocacy summit where green industry business owners and leaders can take action in Washington, D.C. Providing a united front, this is an opportunity for the landscaper, plant grower, garden retailer, and entire green industry community to personally and collectively advocate for decisions that help us continue the growth of our $348 billion industry.
Over the course of two days, participants will hear from elected leaders, their staff, and other policy experts on issues of great impact on green industry business success. Our attendees will share their experiences directly with policy makers, providing real-world context and influence to the decisions being made.
Speakers include:
Bob Warsley
Republican Former State Senator (AZ), Entrepreneur, Innovator, & Author
Bob will deliver keynote remarks on the challenges of the current political divide and how it affects efforts for comprehensive immigration reform. He served in the Arizona Senate from 2012 until 2019, where he advocated on issues such as immigration, technology and energy.
Lynn Jacquez
Managing Partner & Principal, JPH Law, CJ Lake LLC
Lynn will brief attendees on the latest developments concerning agricultural labor reform in the Senate.
Brian Kuehl
Principal, K-COE ISOM
Brian Kuehl will give the state of play on harmful tax proposals in Congress.
Laurie Flanagan
Executive Vice President, DC Legislative & Regulatory Services, Inc.
Laurie will give updates and discuss coalition efforts on the H-2B labor program.
To learn more and to register, click here.
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GPN recognizes 40 industry professionals under the age of 40 who are helping to determine the future of the horticulture industry. These individuals are today’s movers and shakers who are already setting the pace for tomorrow.
