CareerNext defines tracks to professional livelihoods in the world
of ornamental horticulture. This one-day powerhouse lineup of garden media superstars is designed for students looking to grow education into stable jobs in the
industry, veteran communicators looking to redefine career goals and confident professionals diversifying their toolbox with state-of-the-art media awareness.
Our speakers include Katie Elzer-Peters, The Garden of Words LLC, horticulturist, digital marketing specialist and book project manager; Chris Freimuth, founder of CF Gardens, a design, installation and maintenance firm in New York City; Tony Bertauski, horticulture program director, Trident Technical College, Charleston, South Carolina; Kyle Barnett, executive director of the Charleston Horticultural Society; Abra Lee, columnist for Northside Woman magazine, and owner of Conquer The Soil, LLC.
If you're a garden designer, garden historian, garden club member, garden writer, grower, Master Gardener, plant propagator or practitioner of Yoga in the Garden, then this event is for you! How we garden; when we garden; where we garden; and who we are as gardeners will be defined so that our succeeding generations will have a desire to get their hands dirty and investigate our planet's gardens.
Join us at CareerNext in South Carolina at the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens for a fabulous and fun day of self-discovery, networking and creative career-crafting!
Special Opportunity! Middleton Plantation will offer free passes to those that attend CareerNext (attendees, sponsors and speakers). Access free admission to Middleton Plantation from Friday, March 1 to Sunday, March 3. All you need to do is show your CareerNext confirmation e-mail at Middleton's front desk.
Accomodations
Please click here to make a reservation at the Town and Country Inn. Rates range from $99-$159. If you reserve through this link, you will receive a $15 food and beverage voucher for their restaurant. Reserve your room today!
The Town and Country Inn
2008 Savannah Hwy.
Charleston, SC 29401
+1 800-332-6660 or 843-571-1000
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Agenda
Friday, March 1, 2019
6:00 - 8:00PM |
Opening Reception at Town and Country Inn. Tours of America’s oldest and most historic gardens will be available for those registrants who arrive early. |
Saturday, March 2, 2019
7:00 - 8:00AM |
Early Morning Photoshoot of Magnolia Plantations and Gardens
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8:00 - 8:30AM |
Welcome Reception and Opening Remarks by Tom Johnson |
8:45 - 9:30AM |
There's Gardens in New York City? by Christopher Freimuth |
9:45 - 10:30AM |
#Horticulture: How a Strong and Creative Social Media Game Can Bring More Fun To Your Brand by Kyle Barnette |
10:45 - 11:30AM |
Express Yourself - Using Your Authentic Voice to Open Doors in Horticulture by Abra Lee |
11:30 - 1:00PM |
Lunch sponsored by Magnolia Plantation and Gardens |
1:00 - 1:45PM |
From Undeclared to Horticulture Program Director by Tony Bertauski |
2:00 - 2:45PM |
From Dirt to Digital: Transitioning from hands-on horticulture to a career in garden communications by Katie Elzer-Peters |
3:00PM Until Dark |
Tour of Magnolia Plantation and Gardens |