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floor, customers browsed maintenance and usage tips in
lighting systems, space-saving their seminar, “Top 10 Things to
production systems, branding Know About Your Dosatron.”
and packaging services, and
more. Several CEA vendors Griffin saved the best for
offered EOD savings, too. Look last with “Hot Topics in Pest
for an expanded CEA presence Control,” the Expos’ most
at our 2017 Expos, in response popular seminar again each
to the growing popularity of year. GGSPro Technical
this segment. Support Manager Rick Yates
shared insights on new
In addition to great deals, products, rotation strategies
Griffin customers stocked up on and best practices for keeping
product information and know- pests and diseases in check.
how at the Expos. Both shows This session draws growers
included a lineup of educational of every experience level, and
sessions, presented by Griffin’s qualifies attendees to receive
on-staff experts and represen- all-important pesticide credits.
tatives from HC Companies
and Dosatron. Customers also came to the
2016 Expos to get inspired by
With hundreds of new and fresh ideas to drive sales. Joe
improved cultivars coming to Lamp’l got folks talking with his
market each year, it’s easy keynote address, “Why Should
for a grower to become over- I Buy From You? The Five Most
whelmed. Which introductions Effective Ways to Build Your
truly warrant your time and Business and Keep Your Cus-
consideration? Griffin Business tomers.” Joe ranks among the
Manager Jeanne Svob gave country’s most recognized and
attendees an overview of the trusted personalities in gar-
year’s “most likely to succeed” dening and sustainability. He’s
in her talk, “New Varieties and creator and host of the award-
New Ideas for 2017.” winning PBS series, Growing
a Greener World, as well as a
HC Companies led an in-booth regular contributor to The Today
session to highlight their latest Show, Good Morning America
container innovations. Dosa- and The Weather Channel.
tron gave attendees important
The 2016 Griffin Expos had something for everyone! Whether you
were in it for the savings, the seminars, the new and improved
products and plant varieties, the networking opportunities, or all
of the above, the Expos offered plenty to take in. Many thanks to
everyone who attended this year’s shows; we’re grateful for the time
you spent with us and we look forward to serving you throughout
the 2016-2017 season.
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