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Is improving your business a resolution for 2018?<\/p>\n

One way to do that is to stand on the shoulders of giants. Several industry associations and companies have planned stellar educational programs, featuring some of the brightest minds in the biz, to give you a leg up.<\/p>\n

Here are a few programs to put on your calendar.<\/p>\n

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SAF\u2019s 1-Day Profit-Blast<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

January 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Omaha, Nebraska<\/strong><\/p>\n

July 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Green Bay, Wisconsin<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Society of American Florists\u2019 popular series returns with a compact agenda covering sales tips, financial advice, technology pointers and design trends.<\/p>\n

For more info and to register: https:\/\/safnow.org\/events-education\/1-day-profit-blast<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

March 2-4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grand Rapids, Michigan<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 98th<\/sup> annual conference will feature a whopping 29 presenters. \u201cI would challenge you to find this many industry experts under one roof during one weekend anywhere in the world,\u201d said Rod Crittenden, CEO and executive director of the Michigan Floral Association, who\u2019s spent a year assembling speakers with other MFA members, representatives from the International Live Events Association and event sponsors. \u201cThese people are the best of the best! They will educate and energize you with countless great ideas.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more info and to register:\u00a0http:\/\/www.michiganfloral.org\/greatlakesfloralexpo\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

SAF\u2019s Congressional Action Days<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

March 12-13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Washington, D.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Help your representatives understand how government policies impact your business and help them make decisions that are friendly to the floral industry by sharing your personal story. This event includes a briefing on the issues and training with SAF lobbyists.<\/p>\n

For more info and to register: https:\/\/safnow.org\/events-education\/congressional-action-days\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Canadian Florist Business Forum<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

April 21 <\/strong><\/p>\n

St. Catharines, Ontario <\/strong><\/p>\n

Canadian Florist magazine assembles a quartet of speakers to address several big-picture issues facing florists of all sizes. \u201cThis year’s CFBF is shaping up to be the best one yet,\u201d said Canadian Florist publisher Ryan Freeman. \u201cWe’re featuring some of our readers’ favourite CF contributors on stage which gives our florists a great opportunity to interact with the people they learn from each issue. Partnering with NIAF this year means florists have a unique opportunity for top-notch design and business education in one fantastic weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n

Niagara International Association of Florists\u2019 Design Show<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

April 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

St. Catharines, Ontario<\/strong><\/p>\n

World-renowned florist Heather de Kok, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, headlines this full day of design.<\/p>\n

For more info and to register: https:\/\/www.niaflorists.org\/<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

SAF Palm Springs 2018<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sept. 12-15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rancho Mirage, California<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Society of American Florists\u2019 134th<\/sup> annual convention includes dozen of expert speakers covering a wide-range of topics including: recruiting and retaining employees, trends broken down by generational demographics, pricing and accounting strategies, search engine optimization, holiday marketing, customer service strategies and much more. The event also includes a design competition, product showcase, charitable golf tournament and the much-anticipated Outstanding Varieties contest.<\/p>\n

For more info and to register:\u00a0https:\/\/safnow.org\/events-education\/annual-convention\/<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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