Winter ‘10- ‘11
Volume 31, Issue 5
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See V.I.P.’s at 2011 TPIE Very Important Plants that is! In an all-new Wednesday, Thursday, Friday format, FNGLA is putting the final touches on TPIE 2011. In a world of increased competition and changing customer demands, there is a new revolution of change occurring in many of today’s business strategies. Are you ready? Industry creativity, innovation and keen insight to market trends are all critical in keeping an edge in the changing marketplace. It is also a time to seek out and find new ideas to showcase the industry’s product mixes. The Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition (TPIE) is kicking off 2011 by showcasing the latest trends in tropicals. TPIE, known as the most unique trade show in the horticulture industry, is “Setting the Trends.” As the nation’s only event for tropical plants, TPIE 2011 promises to get you ready for a great year. TPIE 2011 features a new weekday format (Wednesday–Friday) and runs January 19-21, at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. TPIE’s trade show floor is filled with bright, eye-catching displays where you’ll find over 500 vendors all in one building who specialize in tropical plants and related products. Exhibitors go all out with their displays to create inspiration and excitement. This is one show your eyes will love and you’ll leave with plenty of new ideas. In addition to the extensive trade show, a must-see event is the TPIE Tropical Trends Forecast presented as the Opening Session on Wednesday morning. This complimentary session will offer a look at the broader market trends and will focus on Continued on page 2...