Exit this survey >> Attendee Survey 2016 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/ticket 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/LinkedIn 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 Conference/Speakers Continuing Education/Recertification/CEU credit Check out new ideas and industry trends Connect with colleagues and friends Network and develop new contacts Compare vendors, find show specials, purchase new equipment and services Interact with students/workforce development 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 attended a training session(s) in the Safety Arena (30-45 minutes with safety practitioners) Yes, I attended a Sprint Session(s) (15 minutes with subject experts) Yes, I participated in the Essential of Plant ID Challenge (self-guided quiz via smartphone) 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 Classroom Essentials of Plant ID Classroom Excellent Essentials of Plant ID Classroom Good Essentials of Plant ID Classroom Fair Essentials of Plant ID Classroom Poor Comments Women in Horticulture Women in Horticulture Excellent Women in Horticulture Good Women in Horticulture Fair Women in Horticulture Poor Comments National Hispanic Landscape Alliance Programs (in Spanish and English) National Hispanic Landscape Alliance Programs (in Spanish and English) Excellent National Hispanic Landscape Alliance Programs (in Spanish and English) Good National Hispanic Landscape Alliance Programs (in Spanish and English) Fair National Hispanic Landscape Alliance Programs (in Spanish and English) Poor Comments Question Title * 8. Did/do you use the GROWS 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. Would you be interested in an "à la carte" system for admission to specific conference tracks/sessions at GROWS? Yes No Not sure Additional comments Question Title * 11. Of the following possibilities, which might enhance your GROWS' experience the most? (Choose your top three) More hands-on learning/demonstrations More business management topics/sessions More "big name" speakers Smaller, industry-specific educational sessions Expand Career Center and Future Leaders program to include a job fair Opportunity to network/connect throughout the year via social media Ability to schedule meetings with exhibitors at the show Opportunity to schedule "meet ups" with like-minded industry professionals at the show Additional parking & transportation options GROWS is great .... I wouldn't change a thing! Please provide specific recommendations: Question Title * 12. GROWS is a not-for-profit, association-led event and proceeds go directly back to the local green industry. Testimonials help us share the value of the conference with others. We welcome your comments for use in marketing New England GROWS to your fellow green industry professionals. Question Title * 13. 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 29 - December 1, 2017.All the best,New England GROWS Board of Directors, Volunteers & Management Team Done >>
