We’re back at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the 2023 Salt Symposium! Snow and ice managers, operators and municipalities won’t want to miss this year’s signature regional event focused on sustainable salt use and the impact the Northeast’s changing climate will have on snow operations.
CONTRACTOR SESSION SCHEDULE
8-9 am: Registration / Vendor Visits Complete your vendor passport for a chance to win prizes!
9-10:15 am: The Climate is Changing, So Should Your Business Justin Gamester, CSP, Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service; Jon Crandall, CSP, JC Grounds Management; Brian McDonough, Cross Insurance; and Mark Shanaberger, trueWeather
At the 2022 Symposium, NH State Climatologist Dr. Mary Stampone discussed changes that are occurring and a panel shared how they might impact their snow operations. Her predictions came to fruition — did your business adjust? Join the discussion on changes to consider heading into the 2023 winter season.
10:15-10:45 am: Coffee / Vendor Visits Complete your vendor passport for a chance to win prizes!
10:45-11:45 am: Green Snow Pro Goes to Trial North Point Outdoors, Boyle | Shaughnessy Law PCF, Makor Management, LLC
For the first time since its inception, the Green Snow Pro was put to the legal test. Representatives from DES, North Point Outdoors, its attorney and the property manager will discuss the case, the results and lessons learned from the process.
11:45 am-12:30 pm: Lunch / Vendor Visits Complete your vendor passport for a chance to win prizes! Drawings will take place before the start of the demos.
12:45-2 pm: Demos / Tools & Tech to Reduce Salt Use
MUNICIPALITY SESSIONS
8-8:30 am: Registration / Vendor Visits Complete your vendor passport for a chance to win prizes!
8:30-9:30 am: The Impact of Changing Climates on Municipal Operations Speakers TBA
At the 2022 Symposium, NH State Climatologist Dr. Mary Stampone discussed changes that are occurring and a panel shared how they might impact their snow operations. Her predictions came to fruition — did your operations adjust? Join the discussion on changes to consider heading into the 2023 winter season.
9:30-10:15 am: Calibration Exercise Basic and advanced calibration refresher training
10:15-10:30 am: Coffee / Vendor Visits
10:30-11:45 am: Storage Best Practices & Don't Use Sand! Reducing salt use is only one way to minimize operations' environmental impact. Hear best practices in material use and salt storage.
11:45 am-12:30 pm: Lunch & Learn Hear from NH DES representatives on the Green Snow Pro rules and regulations going into effect for municipalities.
12:45-2 pm: Demos / Tools & Tech to Reduce Salt Use
Tools to Reduce Salt Use
Snow & ice technology and equipment continues to evolve. Seven snow & ice professionals and their vendors will share the tools and technology that can be used to reduce salt use. No group numbers! You choose which station(s) to visit.
Displays will be located inside the garages (unless equipment needs to move or exceeds 7’ height limit). Dedicated attendee visits are scheduled for 8-9 am (during registration), 10:15-10:45 am (coffee break) and 11:45 am-12:30 pm (lunch).
Cost: 10x10 tabletop: $450 10x30 space for equipment (or outdoors): $600
*Includes registration/lunch for 1 person. Additional lunch tickets may be purchased.
Move in: Tuesday 3-5 pm and Wednesday 7 am
NEW FOR 2023!GAMIFICATION. We’re adding a passport program to encourage as many visits to your table as possible. More details available in the Vendor Agreement.
