2026 NATIONAL SALES
& sERVICE MEETING
Growing better,
every day.
Tuesday, August 4th
Start Time
8:00 AM in Hotel Meeting Room
Location
Hilton Garden Inn & Metrolina Greenhouses
Attire
Garden Center Best w/ NEW Team Polo
wear the name tag and lanyard provided to you at hotel check-in during all events this week.
2026 National Sales & Service Kickoff
Abe Van Wingerden
CEO, Metrolina Greenhouses
Alex Van Der Hengst
CRO, Metrolina Greenhouses
Abe Van Wingerden
CEO, Metrolina Greenhouses
Springfield Update
Town Hall
Travel to MGH
Depart the Hilton Garden Inn by 1:00 PM
Arrive at Metrolina Greenhouses Test Garden by 1:30 PM for Team Photos
Attire: Garden Center Best w/ NEW Team Polo
PLEASE CARPOOL
Upon Arrival at Metrolina Greenhouses:
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Enter at Windmill
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Proceed through the greenhouse doors
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Turn right at the main parking lot
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Park in the back of the lot
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Continue on foot to the Test Garden.
Team Photos
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
We will capture 5 photos today.
Please await direction from the Creative Team upon arrival.
All Team Photo
Walmart Team Photo
Home Depot Team Photo
Lowes Team Photo
Field Support Team Photo
MGH Trial Garden
At Metrolina Greenhouses, our consumer focus groups take place inside our beautiful 3-acre trial garden, where participants get an early look at new plants, products, packaging ideas, technology, and more — all while helping shape the plants and products you’ll eventually see at retail garden centers.
Driving from the Test Garden to the Gym:
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From the Test Garden, turn right at the Windmill and then right at the Gym.
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Turn left into the MX4 parking lot.
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Do not park in front of the Gym
2026 METRO EXPO & Benefits Fair
Metrolina Greenhouses Gymnasium
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
As Metrolina continues to grow across locations and states, this event brings our salaried managers together for a shared experience—one that showcases how our business operates, how we support our employees, and how every role contributes to our collective success.
TONIGHT!
You’re invited to join us for Trivia Night, an evening of laughs, friendly competition, snacks, and plenty of fun as we see who will reign supreme in the world of Mindless Minutia. No trivia experience is needed—just bring your sense of humor, your best guesses, and your team spirit!