Even younger attendees were spotted about the grounds with their hard- working parents, many of which were no strangers to the trade. Young Chase DiMaggio, in particular, was already on his way to building his resume while browsing the trade- show with his dad, Tim, owner of Log Dogs Tree Service in Cheshire, Conn. Chase stated that he had already been aloft quite a few machines while work- ing with his dad, including loaders, cranes, bucket trucks, dump trucks, and much more. While he was already a pro in the making, Chase stated that he had learned about different cuts and riggings. Both father and son were anxious to see the live demos outside and may- be add another machine or two to Chase’s list. EXHIBITORS CELEBRATE A SUCCESSFUL SHOW Exhibitors and industry professionals alike praised the event for creating meaningful opportunities to build re- lationships and grow their businesses. Throughout the expo, conversations buzzed with new partnerships form- ing, contacts being exchanged, and long-time colleagues reconnecting. Many attendees emphasized how the face-to-face interactions and hands-on product demonstrations helped deep- en trust and expand their professional networks. This was the first year that the WTCW exhibited at a tradeshow, and founders Bear LeVangie and Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, could not have been happier with the event. Beside their booth where they demonstrated climbing techniques, held knot workshops and even a yoga session, LeVangie shared how exhil- arating it was to interact with new climbers that were eager to get their hands on the gear and sharpen their skills for the field.
The Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop (WTCW) brought energy and education to the show floor with climbing demos, knot tying, yoga, and more.
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