ÿþ<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" /> <title>Summer 2007 Gazette</title> <link href="styles.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" /> </head> <body> <div id="banner">&nbsp;</div> <div style="width: 613px;"> <ul > <li><a class="whitebold" href="index.html">Page one</a></li> <li><a class="whitebold" href="page2.html">Page two</a></li> <li><a class="whitebold" href="page3.html">Page three</a></li> <li><a class="whitebold" href="page4.html">Page four</a></li> <li><a class="whitebold" href="page5.html">Page Five</a></li> </ul> </div> <br /> <div id="content"> <span class="h1">Exponential Success of the 2007 Griffin Grower Expos</span> <span class="CusSerBanner2"><img src="images/northernPic.jpg" alt="" /><br /> <img src="images/SouthernPic.jpg" alt="" /></span><br /> <p> The 2007 editions of Griffin's Grower Expos took place on August 15 in Springfield, MA (Northern Expo) and September 26 in Lancaster, PA (Southern Expo). The word of the day at each show was optimism. Growers and exhibitors alike commented on how optimistic the mood was this year after a solid spring season. Our next order of business is to string two or three strong years together. </p> <p> The site of the Northern Expo was Springfield's Eastern States Exposition Center. This was the second year at the facility with plenty of room for expansion. Comfortably air conditioned, the building accommodated all areas of the Expo under a single roof. The trade show, educational program, and meal areas were busy throughout the day. Over 90 exhibitors attended the show, and growers from all corners of New England and New York participated. </p> <p> The Lancaster Host Hotel served as the Southern site once again and the facility was stretched by the turnout of growers. Over 70 exhibitors were present for another day of upbeat interaction. </p> <p> The educational program was the same at each Expo. Tom Kirby of Griffin's plant department presented an overview of new varieties from this past spring's industry Pack Trials in California. Peter Konjoian's presentation focused on how price discounting and crop shrinkage reduce profit margin and Rick Yates discussed how the proper use of pesticides saves money, reduces shrinkage, and improves profitability. A panel of exhibitor representatives completed the program by discussing energy conservation practices that significantly reduce energy consumption in the greenhouse. </p> <p> Combined, the two Expos attracted over 1,500 growers who enjoyed the days' activities, cashed in on day-of-show discounts and specials, and took part in several drawings for free gifts. As always, the food and refreshments were excellent and growers ended their day having the opportunity to learn more about their businesses and our industry. Thank you to those who attended& see you next year! </p> <span class="h1">Congratulations to all of the Grower Expo Prize Winners!</span> <table> <tr> <td style="width: 267px" valign="top"> <p> <span class="h3">Northern Expo Prize Winners</span><br /> </p> <p> <span class="h2">Amato s Greenhouse - Cranston, RI</span> <br /> Trip to Las Vegas sponsored by Dillen </p> <p> <span class="h2">Springvale Nurseries - Sanford, ME</span> <br /> Flat Screen TV from OHP </p> <p> <span class="h2">Hardwick Farmers Exchange - Hardwick, MA</span> <br /> Gas powered Generator </p> <p> <span class="h2">Trust Nursery - Pulaski, NY</span> <br /> Portable Dosatron Unit </p> <p> <span class="h2">Curan Bros, Inc. - Danvers, MA</span> <br /> Digital Camera </p> </td> <td style="width: 286px" valign="top"> <p> <span class="h3">Southern Expo Prize Winners</span><br /> </p> <p> <span class="h2">Miller s Greenhouse - Collegeville, PA</span> <br /> Gas powered Generator </p> <p> <span class="h2">Mount Joy Greenhouse - Mount Joy, PA</span> <br /> Portable Dosatron Unit </p> <p> <span class="h2">Miller Greenhouse, Inc. - Wallingford, PA</span> <br /> Digital Camera </p> <p> <span class="h2">Green Valley Nursery, Inc. - Sinking Springs, PA</span> <br /> Rechargeable 18v Tool set </p> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <br /> </div> <div id="rightcolumn" style="left: 670px; top: 0px">&nbsp; <div id="insideRightColumn" class="purpletxt" style="left: 13px; top: 13px"> <p class="pupleBoldBig"> UPCOMING EVENTS </p> <p> <span class="purplebold">December 11- 13, 2007</span> NE Vegetable & Fruit Conference New Hampshire-Radisson Hotel Manchester, NH </p> <p> <span class="purplebold">January 9-11, 2008</span> <br /> MANTS Show Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, MD www.mants.com </p> <p> <span class="purplebold">February 6-8, 2008<br /></span> New England Grows Boston Convention Center Boston, MA www.NEgrows.org </p> <p class="pupleBoldBig"> Visit us on the web at: www.griffins.com </p> </div> <!--</div>--> <br /> <div id="bottomrightcolumn" class="smallblack"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="45%" align="right"> Cheshire, CT<br /> Tel: 203.699.0919 </td> <td rowspan="6" align="center" valign="middle"> &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> &nbsp; </td> <td width="45%"> Latham, NY<br /> Tel: 518.786.3500 </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"> Bridgeton, NJ<br /> Tel: 856.451.5170 </td> <td> Tewksbury, MA<br /> Tel: 978.851.4346 </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"> Ewing, NJ<br /> Tel: 609.530.9120 </td> <td> Gray, ME<br /> Tel: 207.657.5442 </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"> Auburn, NY<br /> Tel: 315.255.1450 </td> <td> Morgantown, PA<br /> Tel: 610.286.0046 </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"> Brookhaven, NY<br /> Tel: 631.286.8200 </td> <td> Richmond, VA<br /> Tel: 804.233.3454 </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"> Mount Holly, NJ<br /> Tel: 800.385.7333</td> <td> Bird-In-Hand, PA<br /> Tel: 800.917.7333</td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="bottomrightdisclaimer"> All articles and material featured in this Gazette cannot be duplicated without written permission.<br /> Copyright © 2007 by Griffin Greenhouse & Nursery Supplies </div> </div> <img src="images/footer.jpg" alt="" /> </body> </html>