| | Join Saskatchewan greenhouse growers, field vegetable growers, florists, community planners and parks and recreation personnel at Saskatchewan’s largest green trades conference and tradeshow!
The Saskatchewan Green Trades Conference to be held November 12th, 13th & 14th at the Saskatoon Travelodge brings together the provinces’ commercial greenhouse growers, garden centre retailers, field vegetable producers, municipal employees, community planners, parks and recreation, Communities in Bloom, florists and industry suppliers in one location. It is the largest conference and tradeshow of its kind in Saskatchewan and is not only a chance for the industry to network but also an opportunity for professional development for these like-minded groups.
The conference offers two workshops and five concurrent speaker sessions totaling over 40 hours of presentation time and featuring some of the industries’ leading experts, speaking on such topics as the latest growing techniques, development of community green spaces, marketing, water quality and organics. Sessions are organized into the following tracks: greenhouse vegetables, retail garden centre, bedding plants, field vegetables, Flowers Canada, and common green spaces.
Rounding out the conference are two general sessions. The Art of Client Service... Influence with Ease presented by customer service strategist and award winning speaker Jeff Mowatt will help attendees connect with their customers and position your ideas, products and services so that people select higher value options. While the other general session entitled Keeping More . . . Secrets to Boosting the Cash in your Pocket presented by guerilla marketing expert Bill McCurry, will be a dynamic idea exchange on dealing with the down economy, analyzing the business for maximum efficiencies, controlling cash flow and expenses, determining pricing, dealing with staff cut-backs, and inventory issues.
The conference also features two pre-conference workshops. Starting a New Greenhouse? Let Dr. Mirza Help! features greenhouse guru Dr. Mohyuddin Mirza presenting on all aspects of starting up a new operation. Dr. Mirza is well known in the industry and has helped many new producers get started. This will also be a great refresher course for experienced growers. The other pre-conference workshop, Becoming a Service Icon in 90 Minutes a Month features bestselling business author Jeff Mowatt sharing low-cost high-return methods to not only retain employees, but also motivate them to provide exceptional service. The result will be increased staff retention, strengthened customer loyalty, and enhanced team spirit.
The conference also offers several networking opportunities including a banquet and trade show. Suppliers from across Canada value this chance to meet face-to-face with their customers. Great speakers, networking, professional development, trade show and Saskatchewan hospitality – what more could you ask for!
Conference partners include the Saskatchewan Greenhouse Growers Association, Saskatchewan Vegetable Growers Association, Flowers Canada and Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation.
For Conference Registration and Program details, please contact or visit the Website.
Ms. Dorothy Long
Tel: 306.387.6610
E-mail: dorothy@saskgreenhouses.com
Website : http://www.saskgreenhouses.com |
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