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2009 GATEWAY EXPO of Regional Wholesale Flower Growers
March 4, 2009, St. Charles, MO
The second annual "GATEWAY EXPO of Regional Wholesale Flower Growers: Local Alliances = Success & Profits", presented by Greater St. Louis Flower Growers Association, offers a forum for retail merchants and landscape professionals to meet wholesale growers of the region and discuss their specific plant material needs. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, March 4th, 8:45a.m. - 3:00p.m., will include exhibits by growers of the region. The EXPO provides an excellent opportunity to satisfy the growing consumer trend to be "locavores" and buy products produced locally.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES:
Meet regional growers of seasonal color and perennials.
Locate sources of new and unusual plants.
Discover programs not offered to the BIG box retailers.
Inquire about specific plant care needs associated with the plants produced by the growers.
Learn about the specific advantages of specialized delivery services provided by local sources.
See plants and flowers and be energized for spring!
Find new sources or strengthen current relationships with your local growers.
FEATURED PRESENTATIONS: (immediately prior to and after lunch) A Two Part Presentation Provided by Two Professional Web Developers Internet Web Presenence and YOUR Business Conducting Effective Contemporary Commerce Requires a Web Presence by Your Business Presented by Timothy Howard of Clarity Connect and Joanne Sampl of Next-Step-Up Communications.
FREE to Attend! FREE Hot Lunch! FREE Resource Guide to Regional Growers
Let's Make 2009 Your Greenest and Prosperous Year Ever!
Full Address
The Columns Banquet Center 711 Veterans Memorial Parkway St. Charles, MO 63303 (located near the southwest corner of the intersection of I-70 and 5th St. - just across the Blanchette Bridge) (636)