About Mid-Am

Attending Mid-Am opens a window of opportunity to see for yourself what's new, what works, and what sells!

• Strategic Opportunities—Capitalize on attendee and exhibitor networking opportunities and exhibitor sponsorships, including the free Mid-Am Mixer and Reception.
• Trade Show Survival— Learn about the power of trade shows and how Mid-Am—the green industry answer place—delivers exciting, up-to-date business-building and professional development opportunities that you can actually see and experience first hand.
• Buying Power—Save time and money by seeing a variety of products in one place to compare prices and services.
• Business Relationships—Increase contacts from hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees.
• Current Trends—See the latest and greatest fresh new products and services in person to stay inspired.
• Educational Programs—Choose from the vast educational sessions, meetings, and seminars to stay informed that may ultimately result in improved customer service and business decisions, including the pre-show Management Workshop. 
• Networking—Explore solutions to challenges and build business relationships by mingling with the broad spectrum of horticultural professionals—growers, designers, sellers, managers, and more. 
• Future Resources—Meet new horticulture graduates at the Career Center to see what the future holds for the industry.
• Convenience—Everything is in one place that is easy to access, just in time for the new season.

Chicago and Mid-Am Make Good Business Sense
As the Midwest's premier horticultural trade show, it's only natural that Mid-Am chooses a premier Midwest location: Chicago.

Chicago's central location just makes good business sense.

• Convenience. As a transportation hub, Chicago is easily accessible from anywhere in the country.
• Business venue. Chicago is not only equipped for making business transactions, but it is in the heart of the green industry boom.
• Savings. Premier Chicago hotels offer Mid-Am participants deep discounts, such as the Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel and Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel.
• Logistics. A rapid transit system and dedicated bus services provide quick, easy access to downtown from both O'Hare International and Midway airports, as well as to McCormick Place and Hyatt Regency Chicago.

For convenience, affordability, and a quality business venue, Chicago and Mid-Am make good business sense.

More travelers come to Chicago for business
Chicago is the best place to do business and make connections—for attendees and exhibitors alike.
Chicago business traveler average: 49 percent
U.S. business traveler average: 27 percent*

*Source: Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau

 

Mid-Am 2009 Facts & Figures - Find out basic information about who attended the Mid-Am 2009 show.