News

03 July 2024

Future International Tours

17 June 2024

President’s Mid-Season Message: Insights and Inspiration for IPPS-ER Members

Dear IPPS Eastern Region Members, As we find ourselves deep in the busy season of the nursery industry, I am always reminded of the dynamic nature of our field. This

12 April 2024

Spring Reflections: A Message from IPPS Eastern Region President

Dear IPPSER Members, April is here and with it, the floodgates have well and truly opened on the busy season in the nursery Industry. I'm thrilled that among the members

14 March 2024

Celebrating Leadership: A Tribute to Liz Erickson

IPPS Eastern Region Members, Some months, I struggle with what I should put in these newsletter addresses; I can't keep finding ways to shoehorn my baby into them or they

14 December 2023

Connect with Us on Social Media: Spotlight on Our Vibrant Community!

Greetings IPPS-ER Community! We're thrilled to invite you to join us in the vibrant realm of social media. Our platforms are buzzing with activity, and we want to shine a

20 November 2023

Navigating Transitions: A Message from President Matt Palmieri

Dear Members of IPPS, As we approach the end of another year, I always find myself reflecting on the concept of transitions. In the nursery industry, this time of year

20 November 2023

Across Gardens and Memories: IPPS International Tour 2023

As your International Delegate, I attended this year’s International Tour, the first since Covid, held in the Southern Region of IPPS from October 18 through the 28th. These International Tours

20 November 2023

Students Take on the IPPS-ER Annual Conference

In a celebration of academic excellence, four outstanding students—Anna Baloh, Jack Schaefer, Melanie Sifton, and Katie Taliaferro—emerged victorious in our Poster Session, embodying our organization's commitment to 'seek and share'

17 October 2023

Annual Conference Highlights: Growing Together in Hamilton, Ontario

We were thrilled to host 145 members and students at our 73rd Annual Conference held in the picturesque city of Hamilton, Ontario. This year's gathering was a tremendous success, bringing

16 August 2023

July’s Area Meeting Highlights

The local area meeting, hosted by Spring Meadow Nursery, welcomed nearly 40 attendees, including current IPPS members, Spring Meadow and Walter’s staff, interns, and event sponsors. Discussions revolved around the

24 April 2023

IPPS-ER Welcomes New Executive Secretary

Hello IPPS-ER Members, I am thrilled to introduce myself as your new Executive Secretary/Treasurer. With a diverse background in business, including working with nonprofits, small businesses, and associations, I am

04 March 2023

Eastern Region Foundation Give Like Margot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JIkbvU2JIc PPSers Are Just the Best! You may have heard that the Eastern Region Foundation is having a fundraiser to establish a new scholarship in Margot Bridgen’s name. The goal