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Mowing Convention

Discussion in 'Lawn Mowing' started by Moore Mowing, Apr 13, 2004.

  1. Moore Mowing

    Moore Mowing LawnSite Member
    from Bowling Green, KY
    Messages: 24

    I have been thinking about trying to get together some type of convention for next year. Like in March before mowing starts. I think it would be neat for all of the different people to get a look at what other people are using and to demo different types of equipment before buying. It would also be beneficial to talk with other LCOs. I realize it would be a very difficult thing to put together but I think it would be beneficial to a lot of people.


    What your alls thoughts????
     
    Moore Mowing, Apr 13, 2004
    #1
  2. tiedeman

    tiedeman LawnSite Fanatic
    from earth
    Messages: 8,745

    I too thought about doing something like that up here in Michigan. Would have to do a lot of running around and planning though. My biggest concern when I was thinking about it was liability issues
     
    tiedeman, Apr 13, 2004
    #2
  3. bugspit

    bugspit LawnSite Senior Member
    from BIG Orange Country (TN)
    Messages: 767

    A Lawnsite rally? hmmm don't want to ride my mower but we could do like the Harley crowd and trailer them :laugh:

    no offense intended
     
    bugspit, Apr 13, 2004
    #3
  4. rookiemower

    rookiemower LawnSite Senior Member
    from chicago suburbs
    Messages: 766

    it sounds great, but how would you locate it for everyone to get to easily. i would come if it was less than 6 hours away
     
    rookiemower, Apr 13, 2004
    #4
  5. Moore Mowing

    Moore Mowing LawnSite Member
    from Bowling Green, KY
    Messages: 24

    I would probably do it close to where I live. Probably In Bowling Green, KY.
     
    Moore Mowing, Apr 13, 2004
    #5
  6. Moore Mowing

    Moore Mowing LawnSite Member
    from Bowling Green, KY
    Messages: 24

    Also another concern I had was how to make money to cover the expenses I would have. I wouldnt be concerned with making money just covering the expenses I had.

    Any Ideas????
     
    Moore Mowing, Apr 14, 2004
    #6
  7. lawnGUYnMD

    lawnGUYnMD LawnSite Member
    from Port Tobacco, MD
    Messages: 72

    to make money how about charging a cover charge. Id pay 5 bucks or so to be able to test products and all. Just a thought.
     
    lawnGUYnMD, Apr 14, 2004
    #7
  8. impactlandscaping

    impactlandscaping LawnSite Silver Member
    from Morgantown, WV
    Messages: 2,332

    If you are serious, I would contact some mower dealers in the area or go straight to the manufacturers, and offer display space and demo spaces for XXX amount of money. Let the corp. end pay for most of the event, they need us to see their new products. Then again, you have the Expo in the fall....
     
    impactlandscaping, Apr 14, 2004
    #8
  9. Grass Groomer

    Grass Groomer LawnSite Member
    from Springfield Il
    Messages: 31

    Isn't that what the Green Industry Expo is? I think this year it is in N.C.
     
    Grass Groomer, Apr 14, 2004
    #9
  10. triadncman

    triadncman LawnSite Member
    from Greensboro, NC
    Messages: 72

    Thats correct its gonna be in Charlotte, NC on November 3-6th @ the Charlotte Convention Center
     
    triadncman, Apr 15, 2004
    #10

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