The New Year has arrived and the 2014 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo is right around the corner. The Expo will return to the Indiana Convention Center Feb. 24-27 with everything that’s made the show a huge success in the past, along with a few new twists to make it even better.

This year we’re going to have a live video booth set up on the show floor so people can share their stories with all our readers and website viewers. We’re looking for some good candidates in advance, people who’d like to answer a few questions and tell their stories to our audience. I’ve heard from a few people already, and I’d really like to hear from a few more of you who’d like to tell your stories and answer a few questions about the industry. We’ll keep it causal and conversational, and you’ll get to share your experience with your peers.

These three-minute videos will be posted on Cleaner.com, and participants will all receive a free “3-Minute Cleaner” T-shirt for their time. Anyone who is interested in being interviewed can email me at editor@cleaner.com. I’d like to hear from you.

If you haven’t registered for the Expo yet, there’s still plenty of time to plan your trip. Check out www.PumperShow.com for all the information you’ll need to get the very most out of your time in Indy.

The list of exhibitors is continually updated on the Expo website, which you can also use to preview the educational sessions, study the interactive floor plan, plan your itinerary and search for hotel rooms. Several hotels boasting more than 4,900 guest rooms are directly connected to the convention center. Rooms are booking fast, though, so it’s best not to wait.

And don’t forget to let me know if you’re ready to step into the spotlight and take your turn as a 3-Minute Cleaner.

I hope to see you in Indy.