On the weekend when Loretta's and pre-events in Sturgis started, the cat is out of the bag as COVID claims another victim. The GIE+EXPO is now being pushed into 2021. The show management of the Green Industry and Equipment Exposition has been monitoring the situation closely, and had planned to continue the outdoor power equipment industry trade event, but finally threw in the towel on Friday.
“The health and safety of our attendees and exhibitors is critical, and it is with profound regret that we announce the cancellation of our 2020 event,” said Kris Kiser, President and CEO of OPEI, and managing partner of GIE+EXPO. “We’re looking forward to 2021 and already gearing up to make our next show a dynamic and engaging experience for the entire industry. I encourage exhibitors and attendees that have already registered or secured exhibit space to roll those monies forward to the 2021 show.”
Despite postponing the show, the outdoor power equipment industry continues to thrive. “Manufacturers, landscapers, and outdoor power equipment dealers have been deemed essential during this ongoing pandemic, and the industry continues to play a major role in keeping greenspaces around the country safe and accessible,” said Kiser.