Sponsorships

Countdown to Green and Growin' 27 | January 18-22, 2027

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Green & Growin’ 2027 sponsorships opportunities are now available. Take advantage of the chance to significantly boost your visibility at the southeast’s premier green industry education conference and trade show. This week-long event includes a three-day education conference and a two-day Marketplace. It’s the perfect platform to showcase your brand to retailers, landscapers, and other green industry professionals.

The deadline for sponsorship commitments is November 1, 2026. Contact Kathryn Stansbury at kstansbury@ncnla.com with any questions.

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About Green & Growin’
Green & Growin’ is the Southeast’s premier green industry trade show. This week-long event unites growers, retailers, landscapers, and other green industry professionals for networking, continuing education classes, and valuable supplier and customer connections. Anchored by a three-day education conference and a two-day Marketplace, Green & Growin’ has evolved into a valued annual tradition for North Carolina’s green industry professionals.

About Green & Growin’ 26 Attendance and the Experience
Green & Growin’ 26 was well-attended event, drawing more than 3,900 participants, including attendees, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and event volunteers, from various segments of the industry. The event’s education conference attracted 1,084 participants, providing valuable insights and knowledge sharing opportunities. Additionally, the marketplace tradeshow buzzed with activity, hosting 2,776 participants. The event served as a valuable platform for networking, education, and showcasing the latest trends and innovations in the industry.

Following the Green & Growin’ 26 event, attendees were invited to share their feedback. Here’s what we learned:

The Attendees

79% of attendees regularly participate in Green & Growin’
98% of attendees would recommend our event to others and plan to bring colleagues along the following year
54% of attendees are decision makers (owners, buyers, etc.)
72% of attendees come from landscape companies and nurseries
Other attendees represent the following sectors:
- Irrigation
- Turf
- Allied suppliers of products and services
- Garden Centers/Retailers

The Experience

Education Conference
The education event included:

48 general education sessions.
two nationally recognized keynotes.
various specialty workshops.
CEUs approved by various state and national licensing boards.

Marketplace Trade Show
More than 360 exhibitors attend the Marketplace each year and:

61% of exhibitors wrote orders.
89% met with current customers.
93% met with new customers.

Thank You Green & Growin’ 27 Sponsors

Green & Growin’ 26 would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Their commitment helps us provide outstanding education, networking, and business opportunities for green industry professionals across North Carolina and beyond.

We are deeply grateful for their partnership and continued investment in the success of our industry.

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