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Schedule of Events subject to changes and revisions
Thursday, July 21, 2005
2pm - 6pm |
Registration/Information Desk Open
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5:30pm - 11pm |
Texas Rangers vs. Oakland A's - Ameriquest Field in Arlington
(Additional cost | Space is Limited | Click Here for More Information)
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Friday, July 22, 2005
8am |
Registration/Information Desk Open
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9am - 10:00am |
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Business: Jumping Through Hoops-Defining Business Procedures and Shop Management with Quality Communication
Instructor: John Klingel AIFD, AAF, PFCI of the South Florida Center for Floral Studies
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Finance: Financial Management for the New/Non-Financial Floral Owner
(Level: Beginner)
Instructor: Gaylon Pyle of Quality Advantage Training and
Consulting
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Mercury Delivery: Introduction to Mercury Delivery
(Part 1 of 2)
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Mercury Technology: Welcome to the Mercury Technology Showcase
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11:30am -
12:30pm |
Profitable Design: Thinking Outside the
Container...Turning Inventory Into Cash
Instructor: FTD Design Instructor Jeff Corbin AIFD, AAF, PFCI
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Marketing:
E-Marketing Workshop (Level: Beginner)
Instructor:
Yahoo!
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Human
Resources: 8 Essential Steps to Finding & Keeping
the Best Staff
Instructor: Donald Cooper of The Donald
Cooper Corporation
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Mercury Delivery: Zoning, Mapping and Reporting (Part
2 of 2)
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Mercury Technology: Welcome to the Mercury Technology Showcase
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1pm - 6pm |
Trade Fair Open
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Mercury
Technology: Hands-On Lab
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2pm - 3pm |
Human
Resources: 8 Essential Steps to Finding & Keeping
the Best Staff
Instructor: Donald Cooper of The Donald
Cooper Corporation
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Marketing: How to Get $100,000 Worth of Publicity for
FREE!
Instructor: Marty Grunder of martygrunder! Marketing, Management & Motivation
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Finance: Financial Management for the New/Non-Financial Floral Owner
(Level: Beginner)
Instructor: Gaylon Pyle of Quality Advantage Training and
Consulting
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Marketing:
E-Marketing Workshop (Level: Advanced)
Instructor:
Yahoo!
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Mercury Advantage: Getting Started on General Ledger
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Mercury Marketing:
Getting Started on the Marketing Module
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4pm - 5:30pm |
Main Stage Design Program and Q&A: Holiday Theme
Instructor: FTD Design Instructor Toomie Farris AIFD, AAF
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6:30pm - 8pm |
FTD Yellow Rose of Texas Dinner and
Presentation by FTD CEO Michael Soenen
Kick off the FTD
event by finding out how FTD is working for you. FTD CEO
Michael Soenen will present the future of FTD partnerships,
featuring each area of your business, the changing retail
environment and how FTD Florists can compete stronger than
ever now and in the future.
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8pm - 10pm |
Welcome to Texas
Reception - Trade Fair Open
Come
back to the Trade Fair to find incredible deals, coffee and
treats!
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Saturday, July 23, 2005
8am |
Registration/Information Desk Open
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8am - 9am |
NEW! Regional Networking Breakfast
By
popular demand, FTD now will offer an opportunity to mingle
regionally even though you may be thousands of miles away from
home! Join us and show your pride for your state, meet fellow
florists from your area and chat with your dedicated field
business consultant.
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9am - Noon |
Trade Fair Open
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Mercury
Technology: Hands-On Lab
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9am - 10am |
Marketing: Fun, Cheap & Different Marketing Ideas to Grow Your Company
Instructor: Marty Grunder of martygrunder! Marketing, Management & Motivation
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Sales: Explode
Your Sales
Instructor: Bob Negen of WhizBang Training!
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Finance:
Improve Your Profitability and Create a Business with Value
(Level: Advanced)
Instructor: Gaylon Pyle of Quality Advantage Training and
Consulting
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Mercury Delivery: Introduction to Mercury Delivery (Part 1 of
2)
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Mercury Technology: Welcome
to the Mercury Technology
Showcase
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10:30am - 11am
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AIFD Program in Trade Fair Theater
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Noon - 2pm
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 FTD Member Anniversary
and Awards Luncheon
with Special Guest Speaker Michael Abrashoff
Come celebrating yours or fellow members’ landmark
anniversaries in partnership with FTD, plus four of the
prestigious FTD Member Award recipients will be announced at
the luncheon. Then, see Michael Abrashoff, the former
Commander of U.S.S. Benfold and author of It's Your
Ship! Michael will speak exclusively to FTD Members. Don't
miss it!
Click here to see a biography on Michael Abrashoff
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2pm - 6pm
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Trade Fair Open
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Mercury
Technology: Hands-On Lab
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2pm - 3pm
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Marketing: How to Get $100,000 Worth of Publicity for Free
Instructor: Marty Grunder of martygrunder! Marketing, Management & Motivation
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Sales: Explode
Your Sales
Instructor: Bob Negen of WhizBang Training!
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Finance:
Improve Your Profitability and Create a Business with Value
(Level: Advanced)
Instructor: Gaylon Pyle of Quality Advantage Training and
Consulting
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Profitable Design:
Little Shop...Little Shop of Flowers
Instructor: FTD Design Instructor Tina Stoecker AIFD,
PFCI
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Mercury Delivery: Zoning, Mapping and Reporting (Part 2
of 2)
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Mercury Marketing:
Getting Started on the Marketing Module
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3:30pm - 4pm
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AIFD Program in Trade Fair
Theater
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4pm - 5:30pm |
Main Stage Design Program and Q&A: A Profitable Wedding Story
Instructor: FTD Design Instructor J. Keith White AIFD
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6:30pm - 7pm |
Reception
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7pm - 11pm
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REACH FOR THE STARS! Dinner & FTD Member Awards Celebration
This event promises to be a first-class celebration of your
hard work and dedication to the floral industry. Celebrate
with your fellow florists and enjoy a first-class dinner,
drinks and entertainment. Plus, the prestigious 2005 FTD
Lifetime Achievement and John A. Valentine Awards will be
presented. Dress is semi-formal.
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Sunday, July 24, 2005
8am - 9am |
NEW! Farewell Breakfast in
the Trade Fair
Be sure to take advantage of last minute shopping
opportunities at the FTD Trade Fair!
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8am - 1pm |
Trade Fair Open
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Mercury
Technology: Hands-On Lab
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9am - 10:30am |
Main Stage Design Program
and Q&A: Everyday Design
in Home Decor
Instructor: FTD Design Instructor Deborah De La Flor AIFD
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10:45am -
11:45am |
Sales: Explode
Your Sales
Instructor: Bob Negen of WhizBang Training!
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Business: Jumping Through Hoops-Defining Business Procedures and Shop Management with Quality Communication
Instructor: John Klingel AIFD, AAF, PFCI of the South Florida Center for Floral Studies
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Profitable Design: Thinking Outside the
Container...Turning Inventory Into Cash
Instructor:
FTD Design Instructor Jeff Corbin AIFD, AAF, PFCI
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Profitable Design:
Little Shop...Little Shop of Flowers
Instructor: FTD Design Instructor Tina Stoecker AIFD,
PFCI
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Mercury Advantage: Order Entry and POS Tips &
Tricks
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FTD Mercury: Order Entry and POS Tips &
Tricks
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1pm - 5pm |
Dallas Dazzles: A City Tour
(Additional cost | Space is Limited | Click Here for More Information)
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Divine Grapevine & Wine Tasting Tour
(Additional cost | Space is Limited | Click Here for More Information)
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*Schedule of Events subject to change
*Dress for all events is business casual, unless otherwise noted.
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