Here's a list of Industry Events (to continue the discussion about florist education programs/shows), listed by date, from now until October 2010. This list includes state association conventions, Teleflora unit programs, sponsored open houses, and international conferences, plus contact information. I welcome your feedback regarding the format (if you'd rather see these listed by region or state vs. date). I'll be posting this information here monthly. Remember, the TF unit programs are open to ALL FLORISTS not just TF members!
JULY 2010:
July 23-25, San Marcos, TX
Texas State Florist Association Convention and Trade Show, program includes Wedding Designs Luncheon Program with Rich Salvaggio and Dinner Program with Tom Bowling, Embassy Suites. Call TSFA at 512-834-0361 or visit www.tsfa.org.
July 25, Alexandria, LA
Louisiana State Florist Association, program includes Survivor 2010 with Jerome Raska, SAI Center. Call Lucinda Peltier at 337-247-2761.
July 25, Columbia, SC
South Carolina State Florist Association Convention. Call Melanie Jennings at 864-457-3942.
July 25, Fort Smith, AR
Arkansas Unit, Wedding Designs with Tim Farrell, River Valley Floral. Call Robert Robertson at 479-783-3210.
July 25, Phoenix, AZ
Arizona State Florists Association, program includes Explore Floral Beyond the Boundaries with Hitomi Gilliam, Black Canyon Conference Center. Call Brian Vetter at 480-563-1395 or visit azflorists.org.
July 27, Lexington, KY
Kentucky Derby Unit, Wedding Designs with Sharon McGukin, Carlstedt Wholesale. Call Ben Lee at 859-533-1552.
July 27, Topeka, KS
Heart of America Unit, Everyday with a Twist with Julie Poeltler, Baisch & Skinner. Cal Karen Medlin at 785-537-2845.
July 28, Kansas City, MO
Heart of America Unit, Everyday with a Twist with Julie Poeltler, Baisch & Skinner. Call Sheri Cyre at 785-243-3505.
July 29, Doraville, GA
Georgia Unit, Sympathy Designs with Joyce Mason-Monheim, Vans Wholesale. Call Penny Cogdill at 770-963-2005.
AUGUST 2010:
August 1, Omaha, NE
Heartland Floral Convention, program includes Flower Power with Hitomi Gilliam, University of Nebraska. Call Sylvia Samuel at 402-731-5253.
August 8, Franklin, TN
Tennessee State and Central Tennessee Professional Florists Association (CTPFA), Fall and Christmas Design Panel with Wilton Hardy, Commentator, Franklin Marriott. Call Margie Dobler at 615-591-7990.
August 8, Lubbock, TX
West Texas New Mexico Florist Association, program includes Party Designs with Susan Ayala, Overton Hotel & Conference Center. Call Alma Dyer at 432-524-3265.
August 8, Whittier, CA
LA Coastal Counties Unit, Over the Top Events with Gerard Toh, Radisson Hotel Whittier. Call Terri Alvarez at 562-760-5511.
August 15, Edina, MN
Minndakota Unit, Everyday Merchandising and Display with Lynne Moss, Lakeland Florist Supply. Call James Lowe at 701-839-2000.
August 15, Greensboro, NC
North Carolina State Florist Association, Art International with Tim Farrell, Embassy Suites. Call Cindy Tole at 336-288-1908.
August 17, Houston, TX
South Texas Unit, Wedding Designs with Sharon McGukin, Southern Floral Co. Call Laura Williams at 713-859-4802.
August 18, Flint, MI
Michigan Unit, Merchandising Magic with Julie Poeltler, Nordlie, Inc. Call Dave Pinchock at 810-397-4829.
August 18, Hyattsville, MD
DC-MD-VA Unit, Holiday Designs with Bob Hampton, Sieck Wholesale. Call Jeanne Ha at 301-270-1848.
August 19-22, Hot Springs, AR
Arkansas State Florist Association, program includes Halloween and Sympathy Designs with John Hosek, Hot Springs Convention Center. Call Wendel McCorkle at 800-950-9205.
August 22, Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma Unit, Creative Edge with Hitomi Gilliam, Sooner Wholesale. Call Sue Kendall at 405-224-4688.
August 22, San Francisco, CA
No. California-Nevada Unit, Trends for Everyday with Kevin Ylvisaker, Brannan Street Wholesale. Call Wil Gonzalez at 415-309-6423.
August 27-29, Concord, NC
Southern Retail Florist Association Annual Convention, program includes Wedding Designs with Gerard Toh, Embassy Suites. Call Gene Hughes at 804-986-1701.
August 29, Fairfax, VA
Middle Atlantic Florist Association, program includes Party Designs with John Hosek, Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks. Call Betty Whaley at 703-421-2355.
August 29, Wichita, KS
Valley Floral Company, Fall and Christmas Open House with Joyce Mason-Monheim. Call Kerry Sallabedra at 800-657-2553.
SEPTEMBER 2010:
September 11-12, Minot, ND
North Dakota State Florist Association Convention, Grand International Inn. Call Laura Ressler at 800-896-8311.
September 12, Guntersville, AL
Alabama State Florist Association, program includes Sympathy Designs with Bert Ford, Lake Guntersville State Park. Call Sherry White at 205-486-9556.
September 12, Nashville, TN
Tennessee Unit, Holiday Designs with Jerome Raska, Metro Floral Wholesale. Call Anita Ausenbaugh at 615-833-1400. (just added!)
September 12, Spokane, WA
Washington State Puget Sound Unit, Fall and Christmas Designs with Tim Farrell, Pacific Wholesale. Call Jeanne Davis at 509-884-7838.
September 14, Depew, NY
Upstate New York Unit, Fall and Christmas Designs with Vonda LaFever, Sieck Wholesale. Call Robyn Phillips at 315-298-6097.
September 14, Rothschild, WI
Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Unit, 2011 Wedding Trends with Jim Ganger, Krueger Wholesale. Call Bob Larson at 715-273-3112. (just added!)
September 15, Rochester, NY
Upstate New York Unit, Fall and Christmas Designs with Vonda LaFever, Sieck Wholesale. Call Robyn Phillips at 315-298-6097.
September 15, Romulus, MI
Michigan Unit, Holiday Designs with Lynne Moss, Mayesh Wholesale. Call Phil Krauss at 517-592-1290.
September 15, South Elgin, IL
Fresh Cut Flowers, program includes Fall & Christmas Designs with Kevin Ylvisaker. Call Renee Hesselbach at 847-841-1536, x 114. (just added!)
September 16, Farmingdale, NY
Big Apple Unit, Fall Designs with Tom Bowling, The Black Forest Restaurant. Call Gloria Kurtinaitis at 631-929-3013.
September 19, Anderson, SC
South Carolina Unit, Holiday Designs with John Hosek, Carolina Florist Supply. Call Buddy Poole at 800-849-3039.
September 19, Joplin, MO
Ozark Florist Association, program includes Wedding Designs with Darla Pawlak, Holiday Inn. Call Pat Phillips at 417-883-8580.
September 19, Newton, IA
Iowa Florists Association, program includes Everyday Designs with Jerome Raska, The Iowa Speedway. Call Kara Hagge at 515-270-3896.
September 19, Pensacola, FL
North Florida Unit, Special Events & Party Designs with Vonda LaFever, Carlstedt Wholesale. Call Russ Barley at 850-267-2616.
September 21, Springfield, MO
Lewis & Clark Unit, Wedding Designs with Joyce Mason-Monheim, Baisch & Skinner. Call Lisa Ferguson at 417-678-4149.
September 21, Omaha, NE
Bill Doran Company, Fall & Christmas Open House with Tom Simmons. Call Sylvia Samuel at 402-731-5253. (just added!)
September 22, Oaklyn, NJ
Penn Jersey Unit, So Whatcha Gonna Do? (Daily Shop Challenges) with Vonda LaFever, Vitarelli’s Restaurant. Call Heather Towne at 215-547-4550.
September 22-25, Orlando, FL
SAF 126th Annual Convention, Omni Championsgate. Call the Society of American Florists at 800-336-4743 or visit www.safnow.org.
September 26, Augusta, ME
Maine Florist Association, Fall and Christmas Designs with Darla Pawlak, Augusta Civic Center. Call Mark Pellon at 207-942-7386.
September 26, Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana Wholesale, Fall and Christmas Open House with Lynne Moss. Call Tim Stewart at 225-756-1100.
September 26, El Paso, TX
New Mexico Regional Florist Association (formerly New Mexico State), Party Designs with Tom Simmons, Airport Holiday Inn. Call Margaret Brabson at 505-434-2600.
OCTOBER 2010:
October 3, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Kirby Floral & Signature Floral Supply, Christmas Open House with Bert Ford, Signature Floral Supply. Call Tony Graaf at 604-430-6300.
October 3, Louisville, KY
Bill Doran Company, Grand Re-Opening Celebration with Jerome Raska. Call Jay Engel at 502-582-1881, x 14. (just added!)
October 3, Roanoke, VA
Blue Ridge Unit, Everyday Designs with Jim Ganger, TFS Wholesale. Call Rita Young at 540-591-5500. (just added!)
October 3, Milwaukee, WI
Kennicott Brothers, Fall & Christmas Open House with Tom Simmons. Call Marty Thompson at 414-443-1100. (just added!)
October 3, Nitro, WV
West Virginia Unit, Holiday Designs with Wilton Hardy, Dreisbach Wholesale. Call Lisa West at 877-776-0058.
October 5, Tulsa, OK
Oklahoma Unit, Holiday Designs with Gerard Toh, Sooner Wholesale. Call Renaye Johnston at 918-742-1410.
October 6, Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Unit, Fall and Christmas Designs with Tom Simmons, Vans Wholesale. Call Nina Peterson at 800-437-8689.
October 6-9, Quito, Ecuador
Florecuador / Agriflor, Cemexpo. Visit www.agriflor.com.
October 9-10, Brooklyn Park, MN
Minnesota State Florists Association, program includes Innovations with Joyce Mason-Monheim, Hennepin Technical College. Call Kym Erickson at 612-724-3606. (just added!)
October 10, Bradenton, FL
King’s Wholesale, Fall and Christmas Open House with John Hosek. Call Bill King at 800-881-5464.
October 10, Chamberlain, SD
South Dakota Florists Association, program includes Glitzy Vegas Christmas with Jim Ganger, Cedar Shores Resort. Call Cindy Carlson at 605-775-2979.
October 12, New Smyrna Beach, FL
North Florida Unit, Wedding Designs with Darla Pawlak, The New Smyrna Beach Garden Club. Call Angela Tully at 386-423-5927.
October 12-15, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
International Horti Fair, RAI Centre. Visit www.hortifair.com.
October 13, Glen Burnie, MD
DC-MD-VA Unit, Holiday Designs with Jerome Raska, Commentator. Michael’s Eighth Avenue. Call Betty Whaley at 703-421-2355.
October 17, Colorado Springs, CO
Rocky Mountain Unit, Holiday Party Designs with Susan Ayala, Colorado Springs Wholesale. Call Cindy Anderson at 719-290-9457.
October 17, Boston, MA
New England Unit, Holiday Designs with John Hosek, Hunter Gallery. Call Bev McClure at 508-839-9811.
October 17, Waterville, ME
Maine Unit, Holiday Designs with Kevin Ylvisaker, The Grandeur Sun Banquet Center. Call Carolyn Drew at 207-655-5459.
October 17, Charlotte, NC
North Carolina Unit, Holiday Designs with Sharon McGukin, Floral Trends Wholesale. Call Bill McPhail at 910-867-2900. (just added!)
October 17, Salt Lake City, UT
Idaho-Utah Unit, Fall and Christmas Designs with Julie Poeltler, Ensign Wholesale. Call Brady Prescott at 208-238-0144.
October 20, Bedford, NH
New Hampshire-Vermont Unit, Fall and Christmas Designs with John Hosek, R.J. Carbone Co. Call Brad Harrington at 603-623-8844.
October 20, Sioux Falls, SD
Minndakota Unit, Wedding Designs with Tim Farrell, Southeast Technical Institute. Call Patience Pickner at 605-234-6365. (just added!)
October 21, Bogart, GA
Georgia Unit, Merchandising and Display with Susan Ayala, Burton & Burton. Call Gayle Lowe at 770-968-7743.
October 24, Austin, TX
Central Texas Unit, Holiday Designs with Lynne Moss, Bill Doran Company. Call Elizabeth Gary at 512-754-8525.
October 24, Sparks, NV
Northern California-Nevada Unit, Fall and Christmas Designs with Julie Poeltler, Greenleaf Wholesale. Call Todd Johnson at 630-273-2296.
October 27, Philadelphia, PA
Penn Jersey Unit, Holiday Designs with Gerard Toh, Pennock Wholesale. Call Renee Tucci at 800-841-7363.
NOVEMBER 2010:
November 2, Hudson, FL
North Florida Unit, Holiday Designs with Jim Ganger, Pennock Company. Call Len Beckett at 321-633-5499.
November 3-5, Miami, FL
Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association (WF&FSA) Industry Conference, Doral Hotel. Call 888-289-3372 or visit www.wffsa.org.
November 3-5, Vijfhuizen, The Netherlands
International Floriculture Trade Fair, Expo Haarlemmermeer, coordinated with FloraHolland Trade Fair (former Aalsmeer Trade Market). Visit www.iftf.nl.
November 4, Lindenhurst, NY
Big Apple Unit, Holiday Designs with Vonda LaFever, Chateau La Mer. Call Robert Stainkamp at 516-627-0026.
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For the most recent additions to Teleflora Unit Programs, go to www.MyTeleflora.com and click on Design Education to access the Floral Event Calendar in the Unit Program section (no log-in needed).
Now go learn something new! :>
JULY 2010:
July 23-25, San Marcos, TX
Texas State Florist Association Convention and Trade Show, program includes Wedding Designs Luncheon Program with Rich Salvaggio and Dinner Program with Tom Bowling, Embassy Suites. Call TSFA at 512-834-0361 or visit www.tsfa.org.
July 25, Alexandria, LA
Louisiana State Florist Association, program includes Survivor 2010 with Jerome Raska, SAI Center. Call Lucinda Peltier at 337-247-2761.
July 25, Columbia, SC
South Carolina State Florist Association Convention. Call Melanie Jennings at 864-457-3942.
July 25, Fort Smith, AR
Arkansas Unit, Wedding Designs with Tim Farrell, River Valley Floral. Call Robert Robertson at 479-783-3210.
July 25, Phoenix, AZ
Arizona State Florists Association, program includes Explore Floral Beyond the Boundaries with Hitomi Gilliam, Black Canyon Conference Center. Call Brian Vetter at 480-563-1395 or visit azflorists.org.
July 27, Lexington, KY
Kentucky Derby Unit, Wedding Designs with Sharon McGukin, Carlstedt Wholesale. Call Ben Lee at 859-533-1552.
July 27, Topeka, KS
Heart of America Unit, Everyday with a Twist with Julie Poeltler, Baisch & Skinner. Cal Karen Medlin at 785-537-2845.
July 28, Kansas City, MO
Heart of America Unit, Everyday with a Twist with Julie Poeltler, Baisch & Skinner. Call Sheri Cyre at 785-243-3505.
July 29, Doraville, GA
Georgia Unit, Sympathy Designs with Joyce Mason-Monheim, Vans Wholesale. Call Penny Cogdill at 770-963-2005.
AUGUST 2010:
August 1, Omaha, NE
Heartland Floral Convention, program includes Flower Power with Hitomi Gilliam, University of Nebraska. Call Sylvia Samuel at 402-731-5253.
August 8, Franklin, TN
Tennessee State and Central Tennessee Professional Florists Association (CTPFA), Fall and Christmas Design Panel with Wilton Hardy, Commentator, Franklin Marriott. Call Margie Dobler at 615-591-7990.
August 8, Lubbock, TX
West Texas New Mexico Florist Association, program includes Party Designs with Susan Ayala, Overton Hotel & Conference Center. Call Alma Dyer at 432-524-3265.
August 8, Whittier, CA
LA Coastal Counties Unit, Over the Top Events with Gerard Toh, Radisson Hotel Whittier. Call Terri Alvarez at 562-760-5511.
August 15, Edina, MN
Minndakota Unit, Everyday Merchandising and Display with Lynne Moss, Lakeland Florist Supply. Call James Lowe at 701-839-2000.
August 15, Greensboro, NC
North Carolina State Florist Association, Art International with Tim Farrell, Embassy Suites. Call Cindy Tole at 336-288-1908.
August 17, Houston, TX
South Texas Unit, Wedding Designs with Sharon McGukin, Southern Floral Co. Call Laura Williams at 713-859-4802.
August 18, Flint, MI
Michigan Unit, Merchandising Magic with Julie Poeltler, Nordlie, Inc. Call Dave Pinchock at 810-397-4829.
August 18, Hyattsville, MD
DC-MD-VA Unit, Holiday Designs with Bob Hampton, Sieck Wholesale. Call Jeanne Ha at 301-270-1848.
August 19-22, Hot Springs, AR
Arkansas State Florist Association, program includes Halloween and Sympathy Designs with John Hosek, Hot Springs Convention Center. Call Wendel McCorkle at 800-950-9205.
August 22, Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma Unit, Creative Edge with Hitomi Gilliam, Sooner Wholesale. Call Sue Kendall at 405-224-4688.
August 22, San Francisco, CA
No. California-Nevada Unit, Trends for Everyday with Kevin Ylvisaker, Brannan Street Wholesale. Call Wil Gonzalez at 415-309-6423.
August 27-29, Concord, NC
Southern Retail Florist Association Annual Convention, program includes Wedding Designs with Gerard Toh, Embassy Suites. Call Gene Hughes at 804-986-1701.
August 29, Fairfax, VA
Middle Atlantic Florist Association, program includes Party Designs with John Hosek, Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks. Call Betty Whaley at 703-421-2355.
August 29, Wichita, KS
Valley Floral Company, Fall and Christmas Open House with Joyce Mason-Monheim. Call Kerry Sallabedra at 800-657-2553.
SEPTEMBER 2010:
September 11-12, Minot, ND
North Dakota State Florist Association Convention, Grand International Inn. Call Laura Ressler at 800-896-8311.
September 12, Guntersville, AL
Alabama State Florist Association, program includes Sympathy Designs with Bert Ford, Lake Guntersville State Park. Call Sherry White at 205-486-9556.
September 12, Nashville, TN
Tennessee Unit, Holiday Designs with Jerome Raska, Metro Floral Wholesale. Call Anita Ausenbaugh at 615-833-1400. (just added!)
September 12, Spokane, WA
Washington State Puget Sound Unit, Fall and Christmas Designs with Tim Farrell, Pacific Wholesale. Call Jeanne Davis at 509-884-7838.
September 14, Depew, NY
Upstate New York Unit, Fall and Christmas Designs with Vonda LaFever, Sieck Wholesale. Call Robyn Phillips at 315-298-6097.
September 14, Rothschild, WI
Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Unit, 2011 Wedding Trends with Jim Ganger, Krueger Wholesale. Call Bob Larson at 715-273-3112. (just added!)
September 15, Rochester, NY
Upstate New York Unit, Fall and Christmas Designs with Vonda LaFever, Sieck Wholesale. Call Robyn Phillips at 315-298-6097.
September 15, Romulus, MI
Michigan Unit, Holiday Designs with Lynne Moss, Mayesh Wholesale. Call Phil Krauss at 517-592-1290.
September 15, South Elgin, IL
Fresh Cut Flowers, program includes Fall & Christmas Designs with Kevin Ylvisaker. Call Renee Hesselbach at 847-841-1536, x 114. (just added!)
September 16, Farmingdale, NY
Big Apple Unit, Fall Designs with Tom Bowling, The Black Forest Restaurant. Call Gloria Kurtinaitis at 631-929-3013.
September 19, Anderson, SC
South Carolina Unit, Holiday Designs with John Hosek, Carolina Florist Supply. Call Buddy Poole at 800-849-3039.
September 19, Joplin, MO
Ozark Florist Association, program includes Wedding Designs with Darla Pawlak, Holiday Inn. Call Pat Phillips at 417-883-8580.
September 19, Newton, IA
Iowa Florists Association, program includes Everyday Designs with Jerome Raska, The Iowa Speedway. Call Kara Hagge at 515-270-3896.
September 19, Pensacola, FL
North Florida Unit, Special Events & Party Designs with Vonda LaFever, Carlstedt Wholesale. Call Russ Barley at 850-267-2616.
September 21, Springfield, MO
Lewis & Clark Unit, Wedding Designs with Joyce Mason-Monheim, Baisch & Skinner. Call Lisa Ferguson at 417-678-4149.
September 21, Omaha, NE
Bill Doran Company, Fall & Christmas Open House with Tom Simmons. Call Sylvia Samuel at 402-731-5253. (just added!)
September 22, Oaklyn, NJ
Penn Jersey Unit, So Whatcha Gonna Do? (Daily Shop Challenges) with Vonda LaFever, Vitarelli’s Restaurant. Call Heather Towne at 215-547-4550.
September 22-25, Orlando, FL
SAF 126th Annual Convention, Omni Championsgate. Call the Society of American Florists at 800-336-4743 or visit www.safnow.org.
September 26, Augusta, ME
Maine Florist Association, Fall and Christmas Designs with Darla Pawlak, Augusta Civic Center. Call Mark Pellon at 207-942-7386.
September 26, Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana Wholesale, Fall and Christmas Open House with Lynne Moss. Call Tim Stewart at 225-756-1100.
September 26, El Paso, TX
New Mexico Regional Florist Association (formerly New Mexico State), Party Designs with Tom Simmons, Airport Holiday Inn. Call Margaret Brabson at 505-434-2600.
OCTOBER 2010:
October 3, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Kirby Floral & Signature Floral Supply, Christmas Open House with Bert Ford, Signature Floral Supply. Call Tony Graaf at 604-430-6300.
October 3, Louisville, KY
Bill Doran Company, Grand Re-Opening Celebration with Jerome Raska. Call Jay Engel at 502-582-1881, x 14. (just added!)
October 3, Roanoke, VA
Blue Ridge Unit, Everyday Designs with Jim Ganger, TFS Wholesale. Call Rita Young at 540-591-5500. (just added!)
October 3, Milwaukee, WI
Kennicott Brothers, Fall & Christmas Open House with Tom Simmons. Call Marty Thompson at 414-443-1100. (just added!)
October 3, Nitro, WV
West Virginia Unit, Holiday Designs with Wilton Hardy, Dreisbach Wholesale. Call Lisa West at 877-776-0058.
October 5, Tulsa, OK
Oklahoma Unit, Holiday Designs with Gerard Toh, Sooner Wholesale. Call Renaye Johnston at 918-742-1410.
October 6, Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Unit, Fall and Christmas Designs with Tom Simmons, Vans Wholesale. Call Nina Peterson at 800-437-8689.
October 6-9, Quito, Ecuador
Florecuador / Agriflor, Cemexpo. Visit www.agriflor.com.
October 9-10, Brooklyn Park, MN
Minnesota State Florists Association, program includes Innovations with Joyce Mason-Monheim, Hennepin Technical College. Call Kym Erickson at 612-724-3606. (just added!)
October 10, Bradenton, FL
King’s Wholesale, Fall and Christmas Open House with John Hosek. Call Bill King at 800-881-5464.
October 10, Chamberlain, SD
South Dakota Florists Association, program includes Glitzy Vegas Christmas with Jim Ganger, Cedar Shores Resort. Call Cindy Carlson at 605-775-2979.
October 12, New Smyrna Beach, FL
North Florida Unit, Wedding Designs with Darla Pawlak, The New Smyrna Beach Garden Club. Call Angela Tully at 386-423-5927.
October 12-15, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
International Horti Fair, RAI Centre. Visit www.hortifair.com.
October 13, Glen Burnie, MD
DC-MD-VA Unit, Holiday Designs with Jerome Raska, Commentator. Michael’s Eighth Avenue. Call Betty Whaley at 703-421-2355.
October 17, Colorado Springs, CO
Rocky Mountain Unit, Holiday Party Designs with Susan Ayala, Colorado Springs Wholesale. Call Cindy Anderson at 719-290-9457.
October 17, Boston, MA
New England Unit, Holiday Designs with John Hosek, Hunter Gallery. Call Bev McClure at 508-839-9811.
October 17, Waterville, ME
Maine Unit, Holiday Designs with Kevin Ylvisaker, The Grandeur Sun Banquet Center. Call Carolyn Drew at 207-655-5459.
October 17, Charlotte, NC
North Carolina Unit, Holiday Designs with Sharon McGukin, Floral Trends Wholesale. Call Bill McPhail at 910-867-2900. (just added!)
October 17, Salt Lake City, UT
Idaho-Utah Unit, Fall and Christmas Designs with Julie Poeltler, Ensign Wholesale. Call Brady Prescott at 208-238-0144.
October 20, Bedford, NH
New Hampshire-Vermont Unit, Fall and Christmas Designs with John Hosek, R.J. Carbone Co. Call Brad Harrington at 603-623-8844.
October 20, Sioux Falls, SD
Minndakota Unit, Wedding Designs with Tim Farrell, Southeast Technical Institute. Call Patience Pickner at 605-234-6365. (just added!)
October 21, Bogart, GA
Georgia Unit, Merchandising and Display with Susan Ayala, Burton & Burton. Call Gayle Lowe at 770-968-7743.
October 24, Austin, TX
Central Texas Unit, Holiday Designs with Lynne Moss, Bill Doran Company. Call Elizabeth Gary at 512-754-8525.
October 24, Sparks, NV
Northern California-Nevada Unit, Fall and Christmas Designs with Julie Poeltler, Greenleaf Wholesale. Call Todd Johnson at 630-273-2296.
October 27, Philadelphia, PA
Penn Jersey Unit, Holiday Designs with Gerard Toh, Pennock Wholesale. Call Renee Tucci at 800-841-7363.
NOVEMBER 2010:
November 2, Hudson, FL
North Florida Unit, Holiday Designs with Jim Ganger, Pennock Company. Call Len Beckett at 321-633-5499.
November 3-5, Miami, FL
Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association (WF&FSA) Industry Conference, Doral Hotel. Call 888-289-3372 or visit www.wffsa.org.
November 3-5, Vijfhuizen, The Netherlands
International Floriculture Trade Fair, Expo Haarlemmermeer, coordinated with FloraHolland Trade Fair (former Aalsmeer Trade Market). Visit www.iftf.nl.
November 4, Lindenhurst, NY
Big Apple Unit, Holiday Designs with Vonda LaFever, Chateau La Mer. Call Robert Stainkamp at 516-627-0026.
--
For the most recent additions to Teleflora Unit Programs, go to www.MyTeleflora.com and click on Design Education to access the Floral Event Calendar in the Unit Program section (no log-in needed).
Now go learn something new! :>
