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2023 Salt Symposium

Presented by SIMA & NH Department of Environmental Services

September 13  |  8 am - 2 pm

 

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New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Loudon, NH

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

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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.

  • Mechanical removal: Chappell Tractor & Knott's Landcare
  • Weather monitoring: TrueWeather & Outdoor Pride Landscaping
  • Site / road cameras: Viaesys & JC Grounds Snow Management
  • Material tracking & control: Hilltip
  • Advanced liquids applications: Deicing Depot & Outdoor Pride Landscaping
  • Blends: Innovative Surface Solutions & Northeast Nursery
  • Sidewalks: MTE Equipment & Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Care

Thanks to the event sponsor:

DeicingDepot

Thanks to lunch sponsor:

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CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

Registration includes education, vendor visits, and buffet lunch.

Cost:
1-4 people: $179 per person
Groups of 5 or more: $159 per person 

*Event counts for Green Snow Pro refresher training and CSP credits.

VENDOR REGISTRATION


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.  

 

HOTEL INFORMATION


We have a room block at the Tru by Hilton Concord
(406 Main Street)

$119/night + tax
Cutoff Date: August 22, 2023
To reserve: Call the hotel at 603-931-1878 or reserve online via the link below
 

 

NETWORKING


Join us on September 12 from 6-8 pm for a pre-event meet up at Feathered Friends Brewing (231 S Main Street)

Grab a drink
Order BBQ from the neighboring restaurant
Enjoy good company

We'll see you there!