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After a well-received debut last year, trade magazines, advertising, California
Profit Parkway is back at the Expos, too. Spring Trials and beyond. Which of this
For IGCs, Profit Parkway offers retail- year’s introductions deserve a closer look?
ready merchandising solutions to drive Griffin Business Manager Jeanne Svob will
add-on and impulse sales. For growers, put you on the inside track in our “Meet
Profit Parkway includes opportunities Your Future Favorites: New Varieties for
to purchase production staples more 2017-18” session.
efficiently for the coming season.
Catch Griffin Retail Education Manager
Stay for education John Johnston on the Expo show floor
Jump-start the new season with for his session, “Beyond the Plants:
information and inspiration to drive your The Magical Mad Potter Tour.” John will
business! We offer a robust program inspire you with real-world examples from
of educational sessions at each Expo. forward-thinking IGCs — ideas you can
Here are some of the topics you can look customize for your own in-store potting
forward to this year: center. See custom looks in containers and
other planting vessels to help your store
“Hot Topics in Pest Control” is our most stand out in the all-important container-
popular seminar every year. GGSPro gardening category.
Technical Support Manager Rick Yates
reviews the latest in new products and Discover what’s new
best practices for pest and disease The Expos are full of opportunities to
management. Hear how recently see what’s new in products, varieties,
introduced products have performed for technology and trends. Top manufacturers
growers like you in real-world conditions. and producers line the aisles at both
Seminar attendees can qualify for pesticide shows; each exhibitor’s booth is a
credits as well. chance to discover something new for
your operation.
By popular demand, Rick Yates is back
with a second session! “How to Fight Foliar The Expos are also the ideal place to
Diseases” will take attendees on a deep connect one-on-one with industry experts.
dive into prevention and control of foliar More than 150 vendor representatives,
diseases including Botrytis, Rhizoctonia, along with our GGSPro technical services
fungal and bacterial leaf spots, mildews team, will be there to discuss your business
and more. Rick will share detailed rotation concerns and challenges, and answer
strategies, cultural best practices and your questions.
practical prevention tips for growers at
every level. This session also qualifies for Mark your calendar today and join us at the
pesticide credits. Expo nearest to you! To register, log on to
www.griffins.com and click on “Events” or
Hundreds of new varieties come to market call us at 866.307.8142. We hope to see
each year; we’ve all heard the buzz from you there!
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