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GRIFFIN GAZETTE
vol. 34 • Issue 4 | 2017
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Griffin Greenhouse Supplies, Inc.
THE 2017 GRIFFIN EXPOS IN REVIEW
By Tracey Gorrell, Marketing Communications Lead
Did you know 2017 marks the 70th anniversary of Griffin Greenhouse Supplies? Charlie
Griffin first opened the doors of his namesake company in 1947, and the business has
been going – and growing – strong ever since.
For more than half of those 70 years, Griffin has hosted annual Expos. The events serve
to kick off the new growing season with booking specials, promotions and educational
opportunities exclusively for Griffin customers. It’s the perfect place for growers and
retailers to stock up on must-have inputs at the best prices of the season.
The Expos have come a long way from the parking lot of our Tewksbury, Mass.,
headquarters where the first shows were held. Each year, the Expos evolve to bring new
and greater value to attendees. This year’s Grower & Retailer Expos again offered a mix
of fresh and familiar.
In the “fresh” department, the most obvious change was a new home for our
Massachusetts show, which took place August 23-24. After many years at the Eastern
Cover Photo | Snowridge Mini Wine States Exposition Center in West Springfield, the Expo set up shop at the DCU an
cyclamen from Syngenta Flowers
upgraded and more modern exhibit hall, and easier access to dining and hotels.
“The DCU Center enabled us to deliver an improved Expo experience to our customers
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