Summer Conference

IGIA Summer Conference & Annual Membership Meeting

Summer Conference Ottawa

Traditionally, the IGIA Summer Conference is held at a location that allows everyone to get away from the business after a hectic spring season. We all need a chance to relax, recharge, and reconnect with one another as colleagues and friends. During the event, we host the Annual Membership Meeting, several group activities and dinners, and time for you to explore on your own or with friends and family. We hope that all members of the green industry will take a well-deserved break and join us for some fun!

Accommodations

Holiday Inn Express
2850 Columbus St.
Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone: 815.320.2230
ABOUT THE HOTEL

ROOM BLOCK INFORMATION: We have a small block of rooms associated with our event. The rate is $114 per night. To make reservations within the IGIA room block, you will need to call the hotel directly and state that you are with Illinois Green Industry. If you make a reservation through the corporate Holiday Inn website, they cannot connect your reservation to our group and you will not get the group rate.

Registration

Advance registration is required for attendance. Registration fee is for the Group Dinner on Friday, July 23. Cost is $60 per person and includes three hours of beer and wine and dinner. Attendees select their main course entree at the time of registration.

Main Course Selections include char-crusted beef sirloin and parmesan chicken. If you are a vegetarian, you should note that at registration and the chef will prepare a special selection for you. Dinner includes salad, vegetable, bread and seasonal dessert.

If you are only planning to attend the committee meetings and membership meeting, we ask that you register so we can plan as appropriate. There will be no cost for you to attend.

REGISTER ONLINE FOR DINNER EVENT

REGISTER BY FAX OR MAIL FOR DINNER EVENT

Agenda

Friday, July 23

1:00PM - 3:30PM
IGIA Committee Meetings
Your committee chairperson and/or board liaison will be in touch with you about the meeting agenda. If you are not currently involved with a committee and would like to join, contact Kellie Schmidt to determine the best fit.

4:00PM - 5:30PM
IGIA Annual Membership Meeting
All employees of active IGIA member companies are encouraged to attend.

6:00PM - 9:00PM
Group Dinner & Celebration
The Lone Buffalo Restaurant & Tap Room by Tangled Roots Brewery
812 La Salle St | Ottawa, IL 61350
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Saturday, July 24

Attendees are encouraged to enjoy a variety of activities in the Ottawa area including:

Hiking at the Dayton Bluffs Preserve - https://www.theconservationfoundation.org/about-us/dayton-bluffs/
Buffalo Rock State Park - https://stateparks.com/buffalo_rock_state_park_in_illinois.html
Tour of the Reddick Mansion - www.reddickmansion.org
Outdoor dining at Corner 230, Dockside Bar & Grill, B.A.S.H. Burger and Sushi House
Enjoying one of the Ottawa Tour Options - https://awesomeottawatours.com/