Additional event information
COMING SOON!
New Location for 2024
Portsmouth, NH
The New Hampshire Salt Symposium will be hosted on Tuesday, September 10 at Cisco Brewers in Portsmouth, NH.
Thank you to our main event sponsor:
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
Thanks to the event sponsor:
Thanks to lunch sponsor:
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!
Contrator Lineup
7:45-8:30 am | Vendor Visits
8:30-9:30 am | Tech & Innovation in Commercial Winter Management
Panel Discussion
Here from fellow snow pros on the newest technologies and equipment innovations they’re using to improve operations and reduce salt use.
9:45-10:45 am | Climatology update
with Mary Stampone
Trends and forecasts that will impact snow & Ice management services
10:45-11:15 am | Coffee Break
11:15-12:10 pm | The AI Revolution in Snow and Ice Management
John Paganini, CrewTracker Software
AI is all the rage these days - but what the heck is it and how can you leverage AI for tasks such as customer communication, scheduling, route optimization, marketing, safety and creative problem-solving in snow and ice management?
OR | State Compliance Refresher & Tech/Innovation Demos
Get a refresher on the importance of complying with state laws from a state patrol compliance officer and see innovations in action.
12:15-1:10 pm | Snack & Chat Lunch
Sponsored by MTE Equipment Solutions
1:20-2:15 pm | Navigating the New Normal
Panel Discussion
Snow and ice management companies need to rethink business as usual when it comes to sales, contracts, communication and operations strategy, staffing and equipment.
2:15-4 pm | Networking Reception @ Cisco Brewers
Municipality Lineup
7:45-8:30 am | Vendor Visits
8:30-9:30 am | Climatology update
with Mary Stampone
Trends and forecasts that will impact snow & Ice management services
9:45-10:45 am | Adapting your Strategy to the New Normal
Panel Discussion
Municipalities and public works professionals need to rethink business as usual. Hear from your peers on how operations, planning, staffing and more are shifting.
10:45-11:15 am | Coffee Break
11:15-12:10 pm | Tech & Innovation in Municipal Winter Management
Panel Discussion
Hear from fellow snow pros on the newest technologies and equipment innovations they're using to improve operations and reduce salt use.
12:15-1:10 pm | Green Snow Pro Municipality Lunch & Learn
with Aubrey Voelker
Green Snow Pro Coordinator Aubrey Voelker will review the Green Snow Pro rules and regulations for municipalities.
1:20-2:15 pm | Calibration & Tech/Innovation Demos
Get a Green Snow Pro refresher on the importance of calibration and see some of the innovations from the morning session in action.
2:15-4 pm | Networking Reception @ Cisco Brewers
Schedule
Filter by Municipalities or Contractors
Tuesday, September 10
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Vendor Visits
Tuesday, September 10
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Climatology update
Mary Stampone
Trends and forecasts that will impact snow & Ice management services
Tuesday, September 10
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Tech & Innovation in Commercial Winter Management
Panel Discussion
Hear from fellow snow pros on the newest technologies and equipment innovations they’re using to improve operations and reduce salt use.
Tuesday, September 10
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Coffee break
Tuesday, September 10
11:15 AM - 12:10 PM
Calibration / Demos - Ops
Get a Green Snow Pro refresher on the importance of calibration and see some of the innovations from the morning session in action.
Tuesday, September 10
11:15 AM - 12:10 PM
The AI Revolution in Snow and Ice Management
John Paganini, CrewTracker Software
AI is all the rage these days - but what the heck is it and how can you leverage AI for tasks such as customer communication, scheduling, route optimization, marketing, safety and creative problem-solving in snow and ice management?
Tuesday, September 10
12:15 PM - 1:10 PM
Lunch
Tuesday, September 10
1:20 PM - 2:15 PM
New Normal: Ops Strategy
Panel Discussion
Snow and ice management companies need to rethink business as usual. Pick this session to learn more about Operations strategy, staffing and equipment.
Tuesday, September 10
1:20 PM - 2:15 PM
New Normal: Business Strategy
Panel Discussion
Snow and ice management companies need to rethink business as usual. Pick this session to learn more about Sales, contracts and communication.
Tuesday, September 10
2:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Networking reception
Tuesday, September 10
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Vendor Visits
Tuesday, September 10
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Tech & Innovation in Municipal Winter Management
Panel Discussion
Hear from fellow snow pros on the newest technologies and equipment innovations they’re using to improve operations and reduce salt use.
Tuesday, September 10
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Climatology update
Mary Stampone
Trends and forecasts that will impact snow & Ice management services.
Tuesday, September 10
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Coffee break
Tuesday, September 10
11:15 AM - 12:10 PM
Adapting your Strategy to the New Normal
Panel Discussion
Municipalities and public works professionals need to rethink business as usual. Hear from your peers on how operations, planning, staffing and more are shifting.
Tuesday, September 10
12:15 PM - 1:10 PM
Lunch
Tuesday, September 10
12:15 PM - 1:10 PM
Green Snow Pro Municipality Lunch & Learn
Aubrey Voelker
Green Snow Pro Coordinator Aubrey Voelker will review the Green Snow Pro rules and regulations for municipalities.
Tuesday, September 10
1:20 PM - 2:15 PM
Calibration / Demos
Get a Green Snow Pro refresher on the importance of calibration and see some of the innovations from the morning session in action.
Tuesday, September 10
2:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Networking reception
Event Location
Cisco Brewers Portsmouth
35 Corporate Dr
Portsmouth, NH 03801
website
SIMA has secured a block at the Fairfield Inn Portsmouth Seacoast
Rate: $125/night
Cut-off: August 26, 2024
Reservations: Click here to book
Pre-event networking
Join us at Loaded Question Brewing Company from 6-8pm on Monday, September 9 to meet SIMA / NHDES staff and fellow attendees. Drinks are on us!
Attendees
Register as a contractor or municipality
- Tailored Curriculum
- Lunch + Vendor Time
- Network pre and post event with peers
- Individual or Group Pricing
$159 - $179
RegisterExhibitors
Interested in exhibiting at the event?
- Tabletop or Large Display option with 2+ hours of exhibit time
- Key face time with clients at both pre and post networking events
- New this year! Snack and chat lunch tables to chat with attendees
- Sponsorship opportunities available
