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atasteofnature
10-11-2008, 01:14 AM
What you guys say? GIE EXPO vs. MID-AM I think I am going to choose Mid-Am this year because it is closer for me being in Chicago. I went to GIE 3 years ago in columbus and enjoyed it. Opinons wanted please!!! one or the other or both.
atasteofnature
10-11-2008, 04:48 PM
bump to a newer day and not so late last night. Just looking for some opinions.
Wittapp
10-12-2008, 01:13 AM
ok, I am new, so, I plead stupid. What and where and when is the Mid-Am? who sponsors it, or can you pm me a link so that I can do some research beore giving an opinion?
Dave in Dayton
atasteofnature
10-12-2008, 03:17 PM
The mid-am is something I just heard about as well. It is held in Chicago in January. I have been to GIE and know that is a lot more equipment and demo day. I was told that the Mid-am is equpiment, nurseries, hardscape dealers, lighting dealers, just the way it was describe to me it seemed like a lot more companies with booths then GIE but I am not forsure. That is why I kinda would like to hear from those who have been to both and hear their opinion. You can type in mid-am in a search engine and it will bring it up to take a look at. It is at the mcormick center in chicago which is closer to me so that is why i thought maybe this year to go to mid-am only and figure out what the best deal is. I would like to go to both but sometimes don't get that chance. thank you for the question and maybe your research will help me out. everyone have a great day.
ExecutiveLawns
10-12-2008, 04:16 PM
Looks like myself and one of my guys is going to go to GIE, its a farther drive for us but it looks like it will be more beneficial for us being in more on the maintenance side of things. (Ferris and Exmark are not on the list to be at the mid-am show)
atasteofnature
10-12-2008, 04:22 PM
That is not good. I wanted to see ferris and this big talk they have. But I guess on the other hand I am looking for the nursery end of it so I know where to turn to get my plants and other supplies. HHHMMMM.... I will have to email my ferris guy and see why not mid-am. Thank you for the heads up.
americanlawn
10-12-2008, 06:03 PM
I have always wondered WTF they have these events when everybody is busy WORKING???

Why not hold an event in January (maybe in Florida or south Texas) when we don't have to "get the work done"???

Then we would certainly attend. IMO it's weird.
atasteofnature
10-12-2008, 07:37 PM
mid-am is in january but yes it is in an area prone for large snowfall and not large waterfalls in the sun.lol oh well.