
CHICAGO — Registration is now open with early bird extra savings for next summer’s IGC Show, August 13-15 at Chicago’s Lakeside | McCormick. Independent garden center retailers can sign up for their IGC Show experience now, before the holiday season, and save on access to Continuing Education @ IGC and Monday’s IGC Show Store Tour.
IGC Show organizers have arranged specially discounted IGC Show hotel room blocks at both new host hotels as well as show-goers’ longstanding favorites.
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“Shark Tank’s” Daymond John encouraged attendees to focus on goals, passions and health, and retail expert Bob Negen’s talk centered on customer loyalty.
“We’re opening registration a full three months earlier than in previous years to give retailers the chance to lock in early bird savings now, before they’re busy with the holidays and New Year spruce-ups at their store,” said Jeff Morey, IGC Show co-founder and CEO.
As IGC Show continues to release details of next summer’s event, IGC Show officials recently announced the act for the 2019 show’s free party and concert on Wednesday — San Francisco rock legends STARSHIP, featuring Mickey Thomas, will perform their hits, “We Built This City,” “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” “Sara” and more.
IGC Show 2019 Early Bird Reg Savings: IGCShow.com/register-a.htm
New hotels ready to book: IGCShow.com/hotels.htm
Photo courtesy of IGC Show
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