NNBA

NNBA Summer Bus Tour
2023-07-18 07:00 - 2023-07-19 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The NNBA Summer tour will be July 18th & July 19th, 2023. We have lined up two great days of garden centers to visit in South Seattle/Tacoma and the Olympic Peninsula. The tour price will include the hotel for July 18th (one night), food and transportation. We have special rates at the Holiday Inn, Tacoma, for a room the night before the tour starts (July 17th) and can be added to the registration below. This tour always sells out early so get in your registration soon!
Bus loads at 7:00 am on Tuesday & Wednesday, July 18th & 19th at the Holiday Inn, Tacoma.
Please send registration by email to carrie@nnba.info or Fax to 503-622-1284.
Registration

NNBA Trade Show & Meeting
2023-10-16 08:00 - 2023-10-18 17:00
NNBA Trade Show & Meeting
Sheraton Portland Airport
October 16, 17 & 18

NNBA Summer Bus Tour
2023-12-19 08:00 - 17:00
NNBA Summer Bus Tour – Seattle
July 9 & 10

NNBA Annual Meeting
2024-02-06 07:00 - 13:00
Annual Meeting Registration
Annual Meeting February 5 & 6, 2024
The Heathman Lodge, Vancouver, WA
7801 NE Greenwood Drive, Vancouver, Washington 98662 ~ 360-254-3100
February 5, 2024
NNBA Meet & Greet Social Gathering
General Howard & Marshall/Grant Rooms
4:30 – 7:30 pm NNBA Social Evening
Enjoy an evening seeing NNBA members new and old. We will have 9 vendors attending to meet and visit with during the evening. Blooming Nursery, E.B. Stone, Eshraghi Nurseries, The Espoma Company, Everde Growers, F&B Farms, Kellogg Garden Products, Monrovia, and Zenport Industries.
February 6, 2024
NNBA Annual Meeting
General Howard & Marshall/Grant Rooms
6:30 – 8:00 am Registration – Hallway Marshall/Grant Rooms
7:00 – 8:00 am Breakfast
8:00 – 8:30 am Welcome & Member introduction
8:30 – 9:45 am NNBA Business Meeting & Open Session
9:40 – 9:45 am Why I’m running for the NNBA Board
9:45 – 10:00 am Break
10:00– 10:30 am NEW Vendor Presentations
10:30– 11:30 am “Ten Lean Principles to Help Your Retail Business Thrive”
11:30 am Turn in Ballots
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Networking Lunch

Tuesday Morning Presentations
NNBA Members Open Session
Do you have a question to ask other members on a problem you are having? Do you have something to share with other NNBA members that has worked for you?

NEW Vendor Presentations
Cinnabar Valley Farms
Griffin
Moss Greenhouses
SRM Lumber
Sunshine Ceramica

Ten Lean Principles to Help Your Retail Business Thrive
Rick & Elizabeth Peters ~ The Peters Company
Green industry businesses are adopting Lean principles to reduce risk and respond more quickly to change. Lean is defined as the “relentless pursuit of the elimination of waste” with a focus on increasing value to the customer. This seminar gives a high-level look at ten Lean principles your retail garden center team can pursue right away. It also covers key factors to consider for successful Lean deployment in any economic environment.
Rick & Eliazbeth Peters Bio
Rick and Elizabeth Peters serve as a coaching team, guiding organizations through dramatic improvements. The team has facilitated hundreds of process improvement events in various industries since 2009.
They brought Lean to the Oregon nursery industry in 2010. Since then, their work has caught the attention of industry groups across the U.S. They have trusted relationships among top global nursery companies.
They were honored in 2016 with the “Distinguished Member of the Horticultural Allied Trades” award by the Oregon Association of Nurseries. In 2022, they received the OAN’s “President’s 5-Star Performance Award” for their impact on the nursery industry.
With their combined 50+ years of business leadership, the Peters take a hands-on approach to reducing waste and increasing productivity by applying Lean principles. Their mission is to seek out and develop continuous improvement leaders at every place they serve.

NNBA 2024 Summer Bus Tour
2024-07-09 - 2024-07-10
NNBA Summer Bus Tour is in the Seattle, WA area this year!
July 9 & 10, 2024
Summer Bus Tour Registration

NNBA Fall Trade Show & Meeting
2024-10-14 - 2024-10-16
NNBA Fall Trade Show & Meeting
October 14, 15 & 16
Coeur d’Alene Resort
NNBA Member Registration
NNBA Vendor Registration
NNBA Vendor Trade Show Information

2024 NNBA Holiday Bus Tour
2024-11-21
NNBA Holiday Bus Tour
Thursday, November 21, 2024 8 am – 5 pm
Tour Begins Hilton Garden Inn, Wilsonville, Oregon
2024 NNBA Holiday Tour Registration
Hotel Reservations
Book your hotel room by November 8th to receive group rate.

2025 Annual Meeting
2025-02-04 07:00 - 13:30 | Heathman Lodge, 7801 NE Greenwood Dr, Vancouver, WA, 98662, United States
Registration is open for the 2025 NNBA Annual Meeting.

Member Opening Reception: Monday, February 3rd, 2025
Annual Meeting: Tuesday, February 4th, 2025
Book your hotel room: The Heathman Lodge by calling (360) 254-3100.
Ask for group reservations and mention “NNBA” Northwest Nursery Buyers Association to receive our special rate of $146 before tax and fees.
Discounted rate is valid until January 15th, 2025.
Tentative Schedule
Monday, February 3rd, 2025 Member Opening Reception
4:30pm – 7:30pm
Join fellow NNBA Members for roundtable discussions followed by informal networking.
Round-robin table topics to include mentoring, merchandising, and more! Enjoy appetizers and hosted beer and wine.
4:30pm: Arrive and settle in
5pm – 7pm : Roundtables begin and rotate every 30 minutes.
Join the discussions anytime you arrive!
7pm – 7:30pm: Informal Networking with your Peers
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 Annual Meeting
7am – 1:30pm
7am – 8am: Breakfast
8am – 10am: Annual Business Meeting
10am – 10:15am: Break
10:15am – 11:15am: Session One: Succession Planning Panel & Discussion
11:15am – 12pm: Session Two: Understanding and Getting the Most Out of Your NNBA Membership
12pm – 1:30pm: Lunch
Register Here
Please return your Annual Meeting registration by January 15, 2025
to Ali Pennell at apennell@nnba.info

Register Here: NNBA 2025 Annual February Meeting Registration

2025 Summer Bus Tour
2025-07-08 07:00 - 2025-07-09 17:00
Over the two days, you’ll have the chance to visit some incredible garden centers and meet with three NNBA vendors who will provide expert insights and showcase their latest products.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for a rain or shine weather forecast.

2025 NNBA Fall Meeting & Trade Show
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-15
2025 NNBA Trade Show Information
Little Creek Casino Resort
Shelton, Washington • October 13th-15th, 2025
2025 Theme: Vintage Las Vegas 1970’s

Attend the trade show as your favorite Vegas celebrity, 1970’s glam, chic boho, or in daytime “good vibes.”
Some inspiration: Embrace your inner Elvis, showgirl, disco diva, or keep it simple in blue-collar bellbottoms.
Vendors who take part in the theme, have a chance to win booth awards and experience a greater ROI from the show.

Hotel Rooms Reservations

Book by phone by calling Little Creek Casino Central Reservations at 800.667.7711, and mention your room block name (Northwest Nursery Buyers Association 2025).
Book Online here, type in your Group Code (1025NWNB), and your Group Password (NURSERY25).

2026 NNBA Annual Meeting
2026-02-09 16:00 - 2026-02-10 13:00 | Heathman Lodge, 7801 NE Greenwood Dr, Vancouver, WA, 98662, United States

NNBA 2026 Summer Tour
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-08
Join us for an inspiring two-day experience designed to spark ideas and build meaningful connections. Explore some of the finest garden centers, visit a stunning botanical garden, and connect with NNBA members and vendors throughout Spokane, Washington, and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Whether you’re a seasned professional or just beginning your career, this tour offers fresh insights, innovative inspiration, and exceptional networking opportunities you won’t want to miss. Register today!
Thank you to our 2026 Summer Tour Sponsors!

2026 NNBA Fall Meeting & Trade Show
2026-10-19 - 2026-10-21
2026 NNBA Trade Show Information
Coeur d’Alene Resort
October 19th-21th, 2026

2027 NNBA Annual Meeting
2027-02-08 16:00 - 2027-02-09 13:00 | Heathman Lodge, 7801 NE Greenwood Dr, Vancouver, WA, 98662, United States
