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From trendy urban garden boutiques to established independents and a nursery/winery combo with a view of Mount Rainier, the 2018 GCA Summer Tour got a behind-the-scenes look at all kinds of stores in the Pacific Northwest hot spot!

Whether it be networking with other IGC retailers on the bus or talking with managers at each garden center stop, these attendees took back so many new ideas to try out at their stores. Here's what they had to say:

"What a GREAT event! This was my first tour, and I got so much out of it. From taking back ideas to my team to creating new connections with so many wonderful leaders in our industry, it was time well spent," says Vincent Scavone, Retail General Manager, Hicks Nurseries, Westbury, NY

Click below to see what other IGC retailers shared from their GCA Summer Tour experiences.

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Big plans are in motion for IGC Show 2018, August 14-16 at Chicago's Navy Pier. Building on the momentum of success from last summer, event organizers are busy at work, lining up an all-new marquee billing of big name keynotes – including Daymond John of ABC’s hit television series Shark Tank  and retail consultant Bob Negen, who's bringing his "Ultimate Marketing Plan" for indies that he's crafted over two decades as a small independent business owner. IGC Show’s trade show, three morning keynotes and Tuesday’s party and concert with The Marshall Tucker Band are free if you register now at www.IGCShow.com. Early bird savings are currently in effect for the Continuing Education @ IGC conference and the IGC Show Store Tour. Registration is now open.

"The IGC Show filters out what doesn't apply to our garden center business. When I go to other markets, my brain hurts because I have to sort through everything to find what works for us. Not so here," says Keith Kershaw, Owner, Landon's Greenhouse & Nursery, Sheridan, WY

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When you're a member of Garden Centers of America - the only association dedicated to the needs of independent garden centers - you receive exclusive discounts and benefits, such as:

• Access to GCA Summer Tour discounts
• $260 off the Continuing Education @ IGC All Access Pass
• $100 off the IGC Show Store Tour
• Access to the GCA Member Lounge during the IGC Show
• Catered lunch buffet Wednesday in the GCA Member Lounge during the IGC Show
• Preferred seating and two free drink tickets at Tuesday's Party & Concert with The Marshall Tucker Band
• Year-round digital content full of business tips and the hottest retail trends, from the Garden Retail Trends Report and GCA E-Newsletter

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