Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Thank you for joining us for our Annual Customer Appreciation &
Business Development Event on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. It was a cold day, but quickly warmed up (accompanied by homemade cinnamon rolls and hot coffee!) and we had a wonderful event - great speakers, helpful vendors with a variety of neat products on display, and a delicious bbq lunch.
The forms and worksheets provided at the event are available by loggin in. Call or email if you need the login & password to access documents and current prices.
Please mark your calendar for our next Annual Customer Appreciation &
Business Development Event on Wednesday, February 16, 2011.
We'd love to hear your feedback from the event - what you liked/didn't like, workshops you'd like to see in the future, and anything else you'd like to share.
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Workshops & Speakers
Georgia Certified Landscape Professional Program (GCLP) presented by Todd Hurt
Todd Hurt, Training Coordinator with the University of Georgia will share with you some of the most common landscape problems, solutions, and some of the craziest things he has seen happen. Todd will also discuss the Georgia Certified Landscape Professional program and how you can get certified without interrupting your business.
Floriculture - Design • Installation • Maintenance by Leah Quarles
In order to achieve a strong seasonal color program there are several key points to remember when planning your annual flower beds. Proper bed preparation is the key to the success of your bed performance, therefore the foundation of your work. Knowing your plant material and some basic principles of design will make your job easier each time you plant. Proper maintenance is important to the long-term success of the bed and stronger flower power. We’ll offer some suggestions on great combinations and favorite hot performers that you can use to start out a great 2010 spring season.
Developing a Pricing Structure that Promises Profits by Scott Reinblatt
This program provides an objective evaluation of common pricing strategies and how they can hurt your business. Learn how to develop a pricing structure that gives your company a competitive advantage and provides for predictable profit margins.
Planning & Record Keeping for Landscape Professionals by Jenni Hernandez & Julie Thames
Learn how to make your business more efficient and profitable through keeping and maintaining clear, updated notes on each individual bed that makes up your portfolio. We will provide worksheets and information to help you create useful documentation as you plan, prepare, and maintain your beds. Seasonal planning will also be covered.
Prize Raffle
Throughout the day, we will be giving prizes away. A sampling of the prizes is listed below.
Hort Scape 1.0 - Cost Estimator Software for Landscape Installation ($100 value) - donated by Gary Wade from UGA
Hort Management 7.0 - Cost Estimating Software for Lanscape Management ($100 value) - donated by Gary Wade from UGA
Standard Rotundifolia Boxwood ($108 value) - donated by Topiary Courtyard
SunGro MetroMix 830 - 5 bags ($50 value) - This is the best soil we have found for amending beds for optimal seasonal color performance.
Radius Garden Advanced Ergonomic Designed Hand Tool Set - donated by BWI
Radius Garden NRG STX Shovel, Transplanter, Digging Fork and Bulb Auger - donated by BWI
1.33 gallon of Pump 'N Go Round UP - donated by BWI
Handmade Pecan Pies - Mmmmmm...
Vendors
We'd like to thank these vendors for attending.
 BWI Companies, Inc.
- Soil Amendments, Fertilizers, Insecticides, Herbides, Irrigation Supplies, and more. Chad Keel, a Florikan Fertilizer Rep from BWI will be at the event to answer your fertilizer questions. Chad has been in the nursery business all of his life, has experience as a nursery manager and purchaser, and has been with Florikan for 4+ years. |
 MALTA
- the Metro Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association is metro Atlanta and Georgia's premier landscape organization for professionals involved in the landscape design, construction, and maintenance industry. Visit www.maltalandscape.com and learn how MALTA can help make your company great!
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 Topiary Courtyard -
is Atlanta’s premier source for premium wholesale specimens of west coast material. Let us show you how to turn an ordinary landscape into a memorable and exciting one. Location: 3045 Jones Mill Road Norcross, Georgia 30071. Hours are from 8:00am until noon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays or call Diane Burger at 404-551-9376 for appt. Please visit our website: topiarycourtyard.com |
Lunch
A homemade BBQ lunch is complementary for event attendees
Smoked Pork BBQ
Brunswick Stew
Chips & Coleslaw
Sweet Tea, Coke, Water
Our Signature "Cow Chip Cookies"
Location
This event will be held at Flintwood Farms in Fayetteville, GA, approximately 30 minutes from Atlanta.
Directions are available on the Event Brochure.
We hope you will be able to join us for this event. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at (770) 461-4643 or sales@Flintwood.net.
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