May Trade Day Cancelled

Having explored variations of event delivery to minimise risk and sought advice from the venue, Government officials, the stand holders, buyers and our peers; we have reached the conclusion that it would be irresponsible to the community as a whole if we were to proceed. 

Not only is there a potential risk to the health and safety of our attendees but proceeding could also jeopardise the Industry’s current ability to trade.

We understand the financial impact for all involved and all stand holders will not be billed for May and for buyers you will receive a credit towards your 2021 subscription. We recommend, if you haven’t already, that trade day buyers make contact with your suppliers to inquire about securing stock and delivery. In regard to delivery, you may wish to contact one of the following plant freight providers for delivery options:

• Rangeview Transport 
• Bilotto

This decision relates only to our MayTrade Day at this stage. We will assess our June Trade Day nearer the time and of course we will continue to update you as and when we know. 

Acknowledging the challenging time we are all currently all experiencing, and the momentary postponement of the NGIV Trade Day, NGIV are pleased to bring to our Members an offer from EvergreenConnect. EvergreenConnect is the leading nationwide online industry platform that ensures up to date plant sourcing and supply information is easily available to the wholesale and retail nursery market and landscape industries. They specialise in providing an efficient conduit of information between Production and Retail Nurseries whilst providing efficiencies for both growers and retailers in their everyday business operations.

NGIV and EvergreenConnect are offering until the 30th June 2020:

For NGIV Full Members (Production Nurseries) - free access to the supplier version of the EvergreenConnect platform with free data upload of current your availability list
The best way to improve efficiency is to stop doing things twice. EvergreenConnect tools make it easy to maintain your current availability at the click of a button from any device, at any time. You can produce and send price lists in a variety of formats, or connect an online order button to digital marketing tools, significantly improving connection with your customers. Accurate data saves time and taking phone calls for stock you have already sold wastes time; yours and your customers.

For NGIV Full Members and Trade Day Buyers - free access to the purchaser version of the EvergreenConnect platform
EvergreenConnect offers one place for all trade customers to access accurate data on current plant availability. In the current climate, now more than ever, businesses need to work efficiently and EvergreenConnect’s ordering tools link you with wholesale nurseries stock lists and makes ordering easier. 

If you wish to accept this offer please email [email protected] to register your interest and we will confirm your NGIV membership status and communicate this to Evergreen Connect. For more information please contact [email protected] or refer to evergreenconnect.com.au

NGIV will cover associated fees until 30th June 2020, where businesses can then decide to continue or opt out.

We would like to take the opportunity to remind everyone to continue operating your business within guidelines from Victoria's Chief Health Officer. We are all in this together and one business doing the wrong thing has the potential to have a negative impact on the entire Industry. 

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any queries or concerns relating to the cancellation of our May Trade Day.

We appreciate your patience and your ongoing support.