Updates & Opportunities You Won’t Want to Miss | | Summer Reflections & Growing Connections | | | | |
Greetings IPPS Eastern Region!
Shelby French, IPPS ER President, shares her late-summer reflections and invites members to join in on the fun! From welcoming new members to highlighting October’s annual conference in Louisville, Shelby encourages everyone to invite a colleague or friend to this year’s event. Plus, test your plant knowledge and get featured in future newsletters by submitting your own “quiz plant” photo.
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Keith Osborne Retirement and Sponsorship Coordinator Position
After many years of dedicated service, Keith Osborne will be stepping down as Sponsorship Coordinator following this year’s conference in Kentucky. The Eastern Region extends its sincere thanks to Keith for his many years of commitment and hard work in securing sponsorships that have helped support our events and strengthen our organization.
The Sponsorship Coordinator is a compensated position focused on building and maintaining relationships with industry partners, identifying opportunities, and securing sponsorships to ensure the success of our meetings and tours.
📩 Members interested in learning more or inquiring about filling this important role are encouraged to contact President Shelby French.
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Annual Conference: October 14–17, 2025
Join us at the Seelbach Hilton in Louisville, KY for four days of tours, talks, networking, and learning.
Click Here to view the full Conference Schedule!
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We have a block of rooms reserved at the Seelbach Hilton Louisville from October 12–17, 2025, but you must book by September 20 to receive the group rate.
Click on the button above or call the Seelbach Hilton Hotel directly at 800-445-8667 and reference group code "GIPPS"
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Join your fellow plant professionals for inspiring talks, hands-on tours, networking opportunities, and plenty of time to connect with colleagues from across the industry.
Reserve your spot by September 20 to lock in the discounted rate. After this date, registration increases by $50.
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Highlights include:
- Pre-Tour (Oct 14) — Explore Churchill Downs, The Parklands of Floyds Fork, and Cave Hill Cemetery.
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Silent Auction — Submit your items now!
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Ship to: Yew Dell Botanic Gardens
Attn: Paul Cappiello/IPPS ER
6220 Old Lagrange Rd
Crestwood, KY 40014
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Special Thanks to Our 2025 Conference Sponsors
We are deeply grateful to our confirmed sponsors for their incredible support of the 2025 Eastern Region Annual Conference in Louisville. Their contributions are enabling us to deliver high-quality programming, valuable scholarships, and memorable experiences for all attendees.
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Platinum Sponsor: Decker’s Nursery
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International Sponsors: Ball Horticultural, Bailey Nurseries, Harrell's, ICL, RAYN Growing Systems, Spring Meadow Nursery
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National Sponsors: BASF
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Gold Sponsors: Blackmore Company, Conley's Greenhouses, IPPS Foundation, Jiffy Growing Solutions, Koppert, Manor View Farm, North Creek Nurseries, Profile Products
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Silver Sponsors: GIE Media, Jelitto Perennial Seeds and Mt Cuba Center
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Bronze Sponsor: Kentucky Nursery and Landscape Association
Please consider visiting their websites to learn more about their products and services.
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Online Plant Propagation Courses Offered
Learn Plant Propagation Online with Mark Bridgen! Starting November 4, join live online lectures via Zoom and learn sexual, vegetative, and micropropagation directly from an expert.
- Three modules available ($150 each)
- Discount: Register for all three for $400
- Recorded lectures included!
Questions? Contact Mark Bridgen at mpb27@cornell.edu or 631-921-4941.
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Expanded Opportunity for Members: Share & Discover IPPS
Calling all IPPS members: you can now submit job openings to our Job Opportunities page—completely free!
Whether you're hiring or looking to spread the word, it's easy to participate. Just send a single PDF (under 500 KB) or a link to your job posting, including title, location, description, and contact details. Listings must be submitted to the regional IPPS site you’re registered with and are subject to approval by the IPPS Executive Committee.
Let’s help grow our community—share your opportunities today!
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All-America Selections announces 2026 trial entry opening
Entries are now being accepted for the AAS 2026 Perennial, Annual and Edible Trials. A new resource is also available to find AAS winner availability information more easily.
By Lauren Cohen, Intern
Published August 20, 2025
All-America Selections has announced the publication of a new resource detailing AAS winner availability from young plant suppliers and the opening of entries for the 2026 Perennial, Annual and Edible Trials.
To streamline product selection for growers, AAS has posted a list on its website detailing participating young plant suppliers who are currently producing AAS Winners. This resource complements the existing list of wholesale seed suppliers.
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