“ A Whole New World '' was bursting at the seams with excitement , design talent , and attendees . The league brought in 411 meeter this twelvemonth , representing 20 unlike states as well as The Virgin Islands and Canada . With a full schedule include Business seminar , pattern classes , Main Stage shows , the trade show story , as well as networking with fellow industry professionals , visitant stayed extremely busy .
attendant left revolutionize with new product ideas from the 30 + trade show vendors , young design ideas from the intent competition and master stagecoach shows , and new business strategies shared by our industry expert .
Friday night have a Mix & Mingle where the attendees had the chance to encounter new people and mesh with fellow industry master while playing BINGO for trophy that included the grand prize of a Plaza Dream Package overnight delay at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel .
Saturday was a mean solar day occupy with Hands - On design classes featuring Sympathy , Weddings , Photography , and societal media tips . Bob Negen returned with some Business advice on spell your Business Vision and gaining new customers . Other sessions included Sustainability , Plant sale , and a Panel Discussion from literal - life florists .
One of Saturday ’s Highlights was the Main Stage live interior designer of the Year contest patronise by FloraCraft and CalFlowers . This yr ’s winner , Daniel Stober from pattern by Vogt ’s , Sturgis , MI , will have his designs featured in The Professional Florist magazine . Daniel also make headway the Chuck Bannow “ Best of Show ” for his first - post debut . inflict www.glfee.com to see all conception contest - gain designs .
Saturday even ’s Blooming Desert Recognition Banquet was a fun even with great acquaintance ! New Certified Florists ( CF ) were celebrated , and the 2023 figure contest winners were denote . GLFA Industry awards show at the banquet included :
The feast closed out with alive , Greco-Roman rock from “ Straight Shot ” with Kent Lavengood & acquaintance .
Sunday arrived quickly with another sidereal day pack with hands - on workshops , occupation sessions , and main stage shows . The weekend had something for everyone ! The Sunday Luncheon and yearly meeting brought everyone together , all attendees one more time to hear Bob Negen ’s Keynote speech : Mighty on Mainstreet : The World - Changing Power of Independent Retailers . After our Keynote , Jerome Raska AAF , AIFD , CF , and PFCI ask everyone to localise a flower in one of the stunning arches created by Ace and Patience , along with a pledge to donate to the Great Lakes Floral Foundation . Together we raised over $ 2000 to hold the education of next florists and guarantee the future of our industry .
For more information : Great Lakes Floral Associationwww.greatlakesfloralassociation.org
