Jan 14, 2021

MANTS Online Business Hub Open Through April 8, 2021

The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) concluded its first-ever online tradeshow on Jan. 8, bringing together exhibitors and buying companies to network, explore and discuss new products, and engage in commerce via the online Business Hub.

MANTS 2021 welcomed over 3,000 total registrants (including exhibitors) to the online Business Hub for three days of focused connection and commerce. This year’s show provided an opportunity for attendees from 42 states and 12 countries to interact and engage with 550 exhibiting companies to search, shop, learn, connect and buy. Attendees participated in a mix of exhibitor-hosted online education webinars and social events and engaged with exhibitors for one-on-one focused conversations and connections.

“I’m extremely proud of what MANTS was able to accomplish in convening our green industry suppliers and buys and thankful to all who supported the MANTS Business Hub this year,” said Vanessa A. Finney, MANTS executive vice president. “Despite not being able to meet in person due to the pandemic, we continued the tradition of MANTS meaning business in January, and we look forward to when we can all gather together in person once again.”

Attendees of MANTS 2021 were well-qualified buyers representing a high level of purchasing power. More than 94% of MANTS attendees identified as either the final decision-makers or those who made their companies’ purchasing decisions. Additionally, more than 90% of attendees identified as owners, vice presidents, managers, buyers, or sales and marketing professionals.

“MANTS is a must-attend show for us every year because of the networking, and with this year’s virtual platform, we wanted to keep that element present through hosted virtual events,” said Shannon Currey, marketing director for Hoffman Nursery. “The Business Hub and our online profile let us build excitement, highlight what we had to offer, and bring people to those events. The MANTS team offered great support and helped us make this a successful show.”

All MANTS 2021 registered attendees can continue to connect and engage with suppliers, discover new products, and restock inventory via the Business Hub through April 8, 2021. MANTS 2022 is scheduled for Jan. 5-7. For more information, visit MANTS.com or call 410.296.6959.