2011 WF&FSA Floral Distribution Conference: Highlights & Events

To help promote the Networking Opportunities and the Educational Programs offered by the WF&FSA Conference, we have a few fun events to help get you further acquainted with other wholesalers and suppliers in the floral industry.

Check out the following events:

  • Airport Tour
    Wednesday, October 19th, 7:30am, 8:00am and 8:30am
    Our popular Airport Tour will be available again this year to WF&FSA Registrants, but space is limited, so register early. The tour will begin with a first-hand look at incoming airline facilities and the airport's layout. Next, the tour will visit an importer's warehouse, then on to a truckline warehouse. Finally, the tour will visit a bouquet manufacturer facility to see how the bouquets are handled and processed to be transported to the supermarkets and mass markets. We have scheduled 3 separate departure times. Each tour will last approximately 4 hours. Cost: $35 each
     
  • Table Top Displays
    Wednesday, October 19th, 6:30pm – Friday, October 21st, 12:00 pm
    Table top displays are a great opportunity for wholesalers to connect with industry suppliers displaying their latest products and services! Stop by and check out the great displays available this year! If you are interested in displaying or would like more information, click here.
     
  • Hospitality Suites
    Thursday, October 20th, 5:00pm
    WF&FSA is expanding its hospitality suite evening this year after the overwhelming success of the 2010 conference. WF&FSA has reserved meeting spaces and Parlor suites in order to keep everyone together and provide even more networking opportunities.If you are interested in the Hospitality Suites, please contact Ashley Pencak at apencak@wffsa.org or call 888-289-3372 for available locations.
     
  • Armellini Golf Tournament
    Friday, October 21st, 1:00pm – 5:30pm
    Armellini Express Lines is proud to sponsor the 2011 WF&FSA Golf Tournament again this year. Participants will play on the Gold Course at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa. The course features narrow, tree-lines fairways and finishes with a dramatic par-4 island green on the 18th hole. Cost is $155 per golfer (this includes green fees, cart, range balls, box lunch and tournament services. We also have club rentals available for $92 and Club Shoe rental available for $18.

For more information on any of the above events, check out the WF&FSA Conference Brochure. (This is a large file, it may take a moment to download)


Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available!

WF&FSA is seeking sponsors for the 2011 WF&FSA Conference. If you are interested in sponsoring or would like more information, click here. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ashley Pencak at apencak@wffsa.org or call 888-289-3372.

Register by September 1st to receive the Early Bird rate. If you have not registered yet, click here to register now!

Source: Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association