Here’s Why You Should Attend Connect

• THE SPECIALTY RETAIL OWNER

• "It is the intangibles that matter most; the trust, camaraderie, and shared experience that helps me be a better retailer. The Grassroots Connect show is also built around my needs and that just feels great"

• THE BUYER

• "Having access to the collective intelligence of hundreds of like minded specialty buyers makes me not only better at my job, it also makes it a lot more fun. The opportunities for education at the Connect shows also gives me the tools I need to constantly do better at my job. Did I say that Grassroots manages my appointment scheduling for me? That is amazing."

• THE SALES MANAGER

• "Connect is the most crazy productive trade event I attend all year. It is a dawn to dusk  grind of an event that allows me the opportunity to get in front of 100+ core group of retailers, not only to show the line, but to have the opportunity to really plan our business in a quiet, focused environment.  It’s also easy on the budget."

• THE SALES REP

• "Connect is a hyper-focused event on order writing. I only have 9 accounts that are attending this show, but the work I get done, plus the quality time I am spending with my brands and other industry leaders make this an important event for me. I also like the fact that Grassroots is now updating me directly on the what brands and accounts are participating."

• THE BRAND MARKETER

• "Black drape? Nothing over 8 feet tall? No music? No booze? No fancy booths? What am I supposed to do? I have to admit it’s nice to take a step back from the marketing arms race.  I also understand that Connect is an event focused on writing orders and Outdoor Retailer is my place to shine."

• THE BRAND EXECUTIVE

• "I grew up in specialty outdoor, and don’t have the opportunity to stay in touch to my people like I used to. Connect allows me the ability to take a deep dive into Specialty Outdoor, view a few line showings, attend the group meals, participate in business meetings, and efficiently “connect” with the retailers that matter most to me and my brand."

Show Location

Roebbelen Center @ The Grounds
700 Event Center Dr
Roseville, CA 95678

Show Hours

9AM - 6PM | Tuesday - Wednesday

9AM - 3PM | Thursday
The building will be open to reps for early and late appointments from 8AM - 7PM Tuesday & Wednesday, and from 8AM - 3PM on Thursday.

Show Location

Reno Events Center
400 N. Center Street
Reno, NV 89501

Show Hours

9AM - 6PM | Tuesday - Wednesday

9AM - 3PM | Thursday
The building will be open to reps for early and late appointments from 8AM - 7PM Tuesday & Wednesday, and from 8AM - 3PM on Thursday.