HAPPENINGS SiteOne® Hosts 2025 Women In the Green Industry Conference
In a July 18, 2025, press release, TPI Member SiteOne® Supply invited green industry professionals to the 27th
Landscape Women
In the Green Industry Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 10–12, 2025, at Resorts World Las Vegas. “Te Women in the Green Industry Conference is more than just an event; it’s a movement. It’s where industry professionals come together to grow as leaders, connect with a powerful network, and gain fresh insight into trends that are shaping our future,” said Christina Moore, Director Events, SiteOne. “Te lineup strikes the perfect balance between leadership development, business, marketing, HR, wellness, and real-world industry education. Tis year's theme is ‘Viva Las WIGI.’ What’s learned at WIGI doesn’t stay in Vegas. Attendees will return with improved leadership skills, smarter strategies, and the kind of confidence that drives real impact across your team and your business.” During the three-day conference, attendees can attend sessions on a wide range of topics pertinent to landscape professionals. Tis year’s slate includes AI for business efficiency, irrigation electronics, lighting and design, and many more. Attendees will also hear from a host of speakers, including executives, founders, CEOs, and senior professionals presenting ideas and giving advice on how to succeed and grow in the green industry. Well-known landscape influencer, DIY Network personality and TEDx speaker Sara Bendrick will deliver a general session topic on how design choices and product selection can shape the way people live and connect. Current NALP board member Pam Dooley and 2022 NALP Woman Leader of the Year will highlight another speaker panel. Te conference offers many networking opportunities throughout the event, including an
optional community service opportunity on the last afternoon of the conference, benefiting local students through the Communities In Schools organization. To see more details and the conference agenda, or to register for the conference, visit the SiteOne Women In the Green Industry page at the link that follows.
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OPEI Hosts 2025 Annual Meeting, Announces Executive Committee Transition Te Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), the international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of outdoor power equipment, small engines, battery power systems, portable generators, utility and personal transport vehicles, and golf cars, named its new Board President and Directors at the organization’s Annual Meeting in June 2025 at the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, Utah. Nearly 150 attendees and invited guests attended the event, where OPEI announced the transition of its Executive Committee Board and heard from a slate of keynote speakers. Much of the meeting focused on the economic, regulatory, and political trends shaping the industry, as well as strategies for enhancing communication with employees and customers. “Bringing together 150 attendees and guests, outstanding keynote speakers, and plenty of time to network, this year’s Annual Meeting was truly a standout,” said Kris Kiser, OPEI President. “I’m happy to report that both the association and our trade show are financially healthy and well-prepared to champion our members and the industry as we look ahead to 2025.” Keynote speakers at the event included: • Dr. Michio Kaku, internationally renowned theoretical physicist,New York Times best-selling author, and science correspondent for CBS Tis Morning • Don Rheem, a returning speaker who works with manufacturing companies across the country to improve communication, customer loyalty, and employee engagement • Macroeconomic updates from Te Farnsworth Group • A report on the European OPE market from EGMF Executive Secretary Ioana Smarandache • OPEI’s Washington, DC, counsel experts with state-of-play updates on trade and tariffs, emissions regulations, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Te OPEI Board of Directors met concurrently with the Annual Meeting, approving the association's budget, the transition of the Board’s Executive Committee, and work plans for the coming year. OPEI’s Board of Directors for 2025-2026 comprises: Chair - Rick Olson, Chairman and CEO, Te Toro Company; Vice Chair - Chris Keffer, President and CEO, STIHL Inc.; Secretary/Treasurer - Harold Redman, President and CEO, Echo Incorporated; Equip Exposition Show Chairman - Dan Ariens, Chairman and CEO, Ariens Company; Other Directors - Jonathan Chase, Vice President of Turf & Utility Business Unit, John Deere; Mike Clancy, CEO, Chervon North America; Klaus Hahn, President North America, Greenworks; Peter Hampton, President and CEO, Active Dynamics; Brian Melka, President and CEO, Rehlko; Nelson Wilner, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Engines, Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA; Doug Redpath, President & General Manager, Outdoor, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Tom Rugg, Senior Vice President & President Energy Solutions, Briggs & Stratton; Andreas Rangert, President – North America, Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division; Rick Gray, President – Outdoor Power Equipment, Milwaukee Tool. OPEI’s 2026 Annual Meeting will be held June 22-24 in Savannah, Georgia.
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