Speaker: Rupert Saavedra, Head Grower

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Expanding Racial Equity in Horticulture - A Panel Discussion
Monday, July 17 • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The National Gardening Survey has reported for the third year in a row that the greatest number of people of color are participating in gardening and landscape activities than ever before. Additionally, consumers are more likely to purchase from retail locations that have greater representation of their racial or ethnic group within the employee base and within marketing images and messages. With consumers preferring and requesting greater representation, how can we foster greater racial equity within horticulture firms for employees? Within this panel, we'll discuss opportunities for the horticulture industry to create and foster employee equity and sense of belonging.

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Rupert Saavedra, Head Grower at N.G. Heimos Greenhouses Inc

N.G. Heimos Greenhouse / Millstadt Young Plants -- Efficient Producers of Horticultural Goods
The company was founded in 1951. N.G. Heimos Greenhouses now has facilities in Sunset Hills, Sappington Mo; Millstadt and New Athens IL. Sunset Hills primarily grows indoor blooming crops and Micky's Minis miniature plants. Millstadt is divided into: Heimos Greenhouses which grows seasonal crops for Spring, Fall, and Christmas. Millstadt Young Plants is a rooting station for Sygenta Flowers, and Yoder Brothers. Millstadt Gardens is the retail center.

Address: 6627 Rte. 158 Millstadt, IL 62260
Email: mbyland@ngheimos.com Contact: Micky Byland
Phone: 866-444-4590 FAX: 618-476-9244

Name: Norwin Heimos
Position:Owner

Name: Bernie Heimos
Position: President

Name: Amy Morris
Position: Head Grower
Phone Number: (618) 476-7200
Extension: 110

Name: Micky Byland
Position: Sales Manager
Phone Number: (618) 476-7200
Extension: 301
E-Mail: mbyland@ngheimos.com

Name: Fran Huber
Position: Customer Service Manager
Phone Number: (618) 476-7200
Extension: 307
E-Mail: fhuber@ngheimos.com

Name: Bill Byland
Position: Head of Micky's Minis
Phone Number: (618) 476-7200
Extension: 308
E-Mail: billb@mickysminis.com

Name: William Stanley III
Position: Sales Analysis
Phone Number: (618) 476-7200
Extension: 309
E-Mail: bstanley@ngheimos.com