Kent Salem Hosts Horticulture Entrepreneurship Seminar
Salem, Ohio 蹤獲扦 at Salem hosted a gathering of students and industry experts for a horticulture/entrepreneurship seminar named What Makes Us Grow.
Students from 蹤獲扦 Salem, Columbiana County Career and Technical Center and the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center listened as representatives from local green companies discussed all aspects of the business side of the industry.
The discussions included insight into hiring practices, resume writing, seasonal trends, starting a business and the skills and education needed to succeed.
Panel participants included Emily Showalter, director of human resources at Willoway Nurseries in Avon; George Hohman, president of Turfscape Inc. in Cleveland and Akron; Seth DeHoff, owner of DeHoffs FGL in Alliance; Chris Carlson, associate professor at Kent Salem; and Richard Lutsch, of Byler, Wolfe, Lutesch & Kampfer CPAs in Salem.
The audience also included members of 蹤獲扦 Salems horticulture advisory board, who offered the students additional insight into the industry, as well as the campuss horticulture faculty members.
Photo: Panelists for the 蹤獲扦 Salem horticulture seminar included (from left) George Hohman of Turfscape Inc.; John Majernik, horticulture program director at Kent Salem; Emily Showalter of Willoway Nurseries; Seth DeHoff of DeHoffs FGL; and Dr. Steve Nameth, dean at 蹤獲扦 Salem.
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Media Contact: Tina Smith, 330-337-4247, tsmit170@kent.edu
