PLAN NOW TO ATTEND
THE LARGEST FLORAL SYMPOSIUM IN THE MIDWEST!

New for 2010

Go Green and ride a Deluxe Motor Coach from Chicago, Detroit or Flint for the price of a gallon of gas, only $2.50 roundtrip! See registration form for details!

7 Main Stage Design Shows:
The Route to 2010 Wedding Designs/Presented by: Kevin Ylvisaker, AIFD, PFCI, The Budget Conscious Bride/Presented by: Jackie Lacey, AIFD, The Impact of Perception/Presented by: Ann Jordan, AAF, AIFD, MMFD, Prom for Profits /Presented by: Cory Brown, AIFD, Sympathy: Celebrating Lives/Presented by: Cory Lonsert, AIFD, Don't Get Caught With Your Plants Down/Presented by: Jim Schmidt and Kim Herbers, Designer of the Year Run Off /The IRON CHEF of Floral Competitions!

8 Hands On Workshops:
Architectural Armatures for Design/Presented by: James Lutke, Create Your Own Destiny/Presented by: Kim Herbers, The Smart Designer/Presented by: Ann Jordan, AAF, AIFD, MMFD, Today's Wedding Journey/Presented by: Kevin Ylvisaker, AIFD, PFCI, Prom for Profits/Presented by: Cory Brown, AIFD, Modern Bouquets: A Trendy Approach/Presented by: Howard Silver, AIFD, Sympathy: Celebrating Lives/Presented by: Cory Lonsert, AIFD, High Impact Style on a Low Impact Budget/Presented by: Jackie Lacey, AIFD

7 Business Sessions:
Working Smarter... A Full Days Journey Will Help You Map Success in 2010/Presented by: Derrick Meyer, CPA, CFP, From the Phone to the Bottom Line/Presented by: Derrick Meyer, CPA, CFP, Exit Strategies and Succession Planning/Presented by: Derrick Meyer, CPA, CFP, From Traditional to Progressive - A Journey Worth Taking/Presented by: Will Carlson, Asset Management/Protection/Presented by: G. Kent Mangelson, CFP, Proms for Profit/Presented by: Dan Fisher, Web sites That Work FOR Florists/Presented by: Will Carlson

• Retail Shop Tour: Visit 3 shops in Muskegon & 1 in Grand Haven
• Design Contest: Academy, Professional & Student Divisions
• Expanded Trade Show
• Book Fair / Silent Auction
• West Michigan Home & Garden Show & More

The room rate at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel has been reduced to $115 per night. A full-service, luxury hotel in the heart of Grand Rapids, you'll want to stay the weekend in this beautiful establishment! A short walk through the amazing halls of this hotel take you to all Expo classes, the President's Banquet and Awards Ceremony, the Tradeshow Floor and everything else the Expo has to offer. You'll also find delicious restaurants, cafes, bars and Starbucks - everything you need for the weekend under one impressive roof. Visit www.amwaygrand.com to learn more about the hotel.

Registration rates have not increased - it's still just $79 for the whole Expo weekend. Can't make the whole weekend? Come for a day. This is a national caliber symposium event that has never been more affordable to attend. You and your shop cannot afford to miss the boat. Navigate to the 2010 Great Lakes Floral Expo!

Here's what a first-time attendee had to say about last year's Expo:

"Dear MFA, Thank you for an awesome Expo! As a first time attendee and new member I was very impressed with the programs and the caliber of presenters. Your event and programs are world class and I am glad I joined this fine organization. I'm looking forward to attending more events. Best of luck in all you do for your members and promoting our industry."

Tracy Kingston
Kay's Petals & Plants
Corunna, Ontario - Canada

This is what a couple of industry professionals had to say about last year's Expo:

"Thanks so much for the invitation to present at the Great Lakes Floral Expo. I was so impressed by your convention. It was a pleasure to be a part of it!"

Tim Farrell, AAF, AIFD, PFCI
Farrell's Florist
Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

"May I congratulate you on a terrific convention! I thought the quality was very, very high. What talent and what a great atmosphere! The décor that Helen Miller, AIFD, MCF, and her crew made was drop dead gorgeous. All the guest designers did just beautiful work. I was truly impressed."

Els Teunissen
Floral Productions
Des Moines, Iowa