2026 FALL EVENT SESSIONS, SPEAKERS, AND FACILITATORS
Jean Martin
The Fall Event is all about sharing, learning, and growing. And this year's event is packed full of incredible networking and learning opportunities.
Our speakers and facilitators are leaders in the industry – thought leaders who embody The Group's spirit of ingenuity and entrepreneurial drive. These powerful sessions with inspired thinkers can shape your future in the ever-evolving world of garden retailing. Be ready to dive in, share, and learn – and Get Connected in Cleveland!
Although The Fall Event Program officially begins at 1:00 pm on Monday, September 28, 2026, you have the opportunity to participate in optional sessions on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning. See The Fall Event 2026 Schedule for a complete list of activities and rooms.
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JEAN MARTIN
HR Management Consultant
Seawright & Associates
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Seawright & Associates
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12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Special Owners-Only Luncheon
Connect and Protect: Cultivating Compliance Through HR
Jean Martin, Seawright & Associates
Does your company prohibit employees from using only “illegal” drugs, or notify them that unauthorized overtime will not be paid? Do you struggle with how to define “full-time” or “seasonal” or wonder if you need to prohibit employees from using AI glasses?
Join Jean Martin of Seawright & Associates for a Special Owners-Only Lunch Session to learn about the most common HR “disconnects” businesses make that put them at risk, and how to correct and connect into compliance.
PLEASE CHECK OFF THIS SESSION WHEN REGISTERING IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. THIS HELPS US PLAN FOR SEATING AND FOOD.
SPACE IS LIMITED, SO WE ASK THAT YOU LIMIT ATTENDANCE TO OWNER AND/OR DESIGNATED HR SPECIALIST.
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Jean Martin is part of the Seawright & Associates team that provides HR consulting solutions that help reduce risk, enhance profits and productivity, improve morale, and ensure compliance with complex state and federal employment regulations.
Since 1999, Seawright & Associates has had a special alliance with The Garden Center Group to provide HR consultation to members. Their HR experts consult with business owners on a full range of "people" issues, from hiring to termination and everything in between, helping save countless dollars and time, and eliminating unnecessary HR headaches.
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The Fall Event 2026 QuickLinks:
The Fall Event 2026 - REGISTER
The Fall Event 2026 - MAIN PAGE
The Fall Event 2026 - SCHEDULE
The Fall Event 2026 - SPEAKERS & SESSIONS
The Fall Event 2026 - BREAKOUT SESSIONS
The Fall Event 2026 - TOUR
The Fall Event 2026 - HOTEL & TRAVEL
The Fall Event 2026 - BEST OF CLEVELAND
The Fall Event 2026 - SPONSORS
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