Exit this survey >> Attendee Survey - December 2015 1. Thank you for answering these quick questions to help us improve your New England GROWS experience! Question Title * 1. Was this your first time attending New England GROWS? Yes No Question Title * 2. What type of badge did you use at New England GROWS? All Access Expo-Only I don't remember Question Title * 3. How many days did you attend New England GROWS this year? One Day Two Days Three Days Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. What experience, message, or communication most influenced your decision to attend New England GROWS? Experience at previous event Recommendation from colleague or employer New England Grows website E-mail communication Direct mail Facebook/Twitter/Pinterest Trade association Internet search or link Trade journal article Trade journal advertising Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. What are the primary reason(s) you attended New England GROWS this year? The entire New England Grows experience Educational program/Speakers Continuing Education/Recertification/CEU credit New ideas and industry trends Network and develop new contacts Purchase new equipment and services Compare vendors & find show specials Learning opportunities on trade show floor Tradition - I always attend Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Did you check out any of the educational features on the expo floor? Yes, I participated in Safe Chainsaw Operation Sessions/Competition in Arena East Yes, I participated in the Live Patio Build/Hardscape Sessions in Arena West Yes, I attended Sprint Sessions (15 minutes with subject experts) on the Common Ground stage Yes, I participated in the Essential of Plant ID Challenge in the FPO Gathering Area No, not this year. Additional comments Question Title * 7. If you participated in any of the special programs at GROWS, please rate your learning experience. Excellent Good Fair Poor Essentials of Plant ID Clinic Essentials of Plant ID Clinic Excellent Essentials of Plant ID Clinic Good Essentials of Plant ID Clinic Fair Essentials of Plant ID Clinic Poor Comments Mass. Hoisting Recertification License Mass. Hoisting Recertification License Excellent Mass. Hoisting Recertification License Good Mass. Hoisting Recertification License Fair Mass. Hoisting Recertification License Poor Comments Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP) Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP) Excellent Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP) Good Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP) Fair Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP) Poor Comments ICPI's Advanced Residential Paver Technician Course ICPI's Advanced Residential Paver Technician Course Excellent ICPI's Advanced Residential Paver Technician Course Good ICPI's Advanced Residential Paver Technician Course Fair ICPI's Advanced Residential Paver Technician Course Poor Comments Women in Horticulture Women in Horticulture Excellent Women in Horticulture Good Women in Horticulture Fair Women in Horticulture Poor Comments Question Title * 8. Did/do you use the GROWS 2015 mobile app? Yes No Comments Question Title * 9. How would you rate the value you receive from New England GROWS compared to other green industry educational events? Better than others Same as others Worse than others Do not attend any others Additional Comments Question Title * 10. If you could change one thing to make New England GROWS a better experience for you, what would it be? More hands-on learning/demonstrations More "big name" speakers Smaller, industry-specific educational sessions More time to network/socialize Expand Career Center to include a job fair More attendees from allied/related industries Ability to schedule meetings with exhibitors Additional parking & transportation options I wouldn't change a thing! Please provide specific recommendations: Question Title * 11. Testimonials help us share the value of New England GROWS with others. We welcome your comments for use in marketing New England GROWS to your fellow green industry professionals. Question Title * 12. Contact Information (optional) Name: Company: Email Address: Phone Number: Your participation and time are greatly appreciated. We look forward to seeing you in Boston at the next GROWS show: November 30 - December 2, 2016.All the best,New England GROWS board of directors, volunteers & management team Done >>
