The 2016 Big Grower Executive Summit convenes at the Charlotte Embassy Suites Dr. Jim Barrett and Bob Bellew Time to network! Texas A&M’s Dr. Charlie Hall More networking … Keynote speaker Derek Thompson from the Atlantic magazine Wealth planning strategist Karen Sugihara covers the latest in succession planning. Barry Sturdivant discusses banking issues AmericanHort’s Craig Regelbrugge brings everyone up to speed on what is going on in Washington, D.C. Loading up the bus at Metrolina At Metrolina Greenhouses At Metrolina Greenhouses Just a couple of hanging baskets are growing at Metrolina Michael Van Wingerden discusses the shelving on Metrolina’s custom carts On the move at Metrolina Greenhouses Spring keeps everyone busy at Metrolina Young plants just waiting to grow up At Metrolina Greenhouses Plants as far as the eye can see Dinner is served HRI’s Dr. Jill Calabro Dr. Charlie Hall talks about the economy’s impact on the green industry Mariah Holland, director of marketing at Metrolina Greenhouses Brad Julian from Lowe’s provides a big box perspective