Retail Education/Tour

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2009 Program

SPEAKER: Anne Obarski, Retail Consultant and President of Merchandise Concepts – will conduct a 1½ hour class on how to make your business contagious. She will also be the tour moderator to the nurseries below, customizing her presentation to what you will see and be able to apply to your business. Anne was a speaker at the ANLA Management Clinic and at Garden Market Expo this year.

PROGRAM INCLUDES: Education, Tour and Tour Moderator, FREE copy of Anne’s newly published book “How to Make Your Business Contagious,” and a hard copy of the day’s worth of education and tour. Coffee in the morning and lunch at Rogers Gardens.

Rogers Gardens – Their focus on both creativity and excellent presentation of merchandise and products have enhanced their guest’s experience for 34 years.

Armstrong Garden Centers, Newport Beach – This is a very busy, well merchandised and well managed garden center.

Laguna Nursery – Small in size but ‘huge’ on ideas and how being ‘different’ to attract the new generations of gardeners can work for you.