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Dillon Floral Purchasing

Sympathy Design Show
March 24th, 2004

More than 200 professional retail florists and guests got caught up in a day of inspiration and education at the 32nd Annual Dillon Floral Design Show and Open House. The day’s theme was “Get Caught in the Dillon Floral World Wide Web of Flowers!” Indeed, the Dillon World Wide Web of Flowers was in attendance with florists, growers and manufacturers representing ten states and four different countries.

Our Guest Designer was Kirk Pamper AAF, AIFD, PFCI. Kirk is an internationally recognized floral designer, commentator, instructor, consultant and former retail shop owner. He is a member of the Syndicate Sales Creative Consultants Team and Teleflora's Education Specialist Team and is an FTD Certified Master Designer.

Co-Sponsored by Syndicate Sales, Inc. & Dillon Floral Corporation

Design Show Highlights:

Sympathy work accounts for a high percentage of a retail floral shop's annual sales; hence, the way you approach these sales is very important. We will cover every aspect of sympathy work:

  • Marketing your services to customers

  • Professional, comforting family consultations

  • Solid construction mechanics

  • Tackling "In Lieu of Flowers"

  • New ideas for expressive and appropriate design

  • Addressing societies' changing traditions and attitudes

  • Pricing for profit

  • Working with Funeral Directors

    Expressive floral tributes are a meaningful part of funeral and memorial services. Bring your staff to this important show; learn new ideas and skills to enhance your sympathy design business... your learning will lead to greater business success!


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