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A Next Generation Multimedia Company For the Floriculture Industry The Latest Stories in Floriculture Cindy’s Favorites! MERCHANDISING IDEAS TO CRUSH ON! – Straight from Europe! (Check Out My 25-Image Photo Gallery!) From counter-top to wall displays…and from floor to ceiling…your customers will NOT be able to walk past these displays without stopping! YOURS for the taking and YOURS for the sharing, check out these... Read More Share this FREE Newsletter with your team! Rock Stars of the Industry Congress Funds Another Floriculture Priority The recent federal spending bill that Congress approved to fund the government included $500,000 for the publication of the Floriculture Crops Summary report, a priority issue for the floriculture industry. The latest success in Congress a floriculture priority is proof that... Read More   Tricks of the Fresh Cut Trade PHOTO GALLERY: 15 Iconic Flowers and Their Meanings Flowers on Valentine’s Day or any other day are always viewed as a thoughtful, loving gesture. However, these unique, stunning treasures will send a message like no other. From the elite Night Flame ‘Royal... Read More   Tricks of the Plant Trade Gardening Can Help You Live To 100, When Combined With These Other Lifestyle Traits There’s no denying that gardening is good for the soul, but researchers have now also found that the popular pastime could be the secret to living longer, too! Excellent news for us. Adventurer and journalist Dan Buettner... Read More     Industry Events 2019 International Floriculture Expo; June 18-20; Miami Beach Convention Center-See You There! The International Floral Expo is the largest B2B floral event in North America. Featuring over 60,000 square feet of floral exhibits, buyers will find everything... Read More   Career Builders How to Better Manage Conflict Managers who avoid conflict are costing your company. According to research from Vital Smarts, 95% of a company’s workforce avoids engaging in difficult conversations. And, every avoided conversation costs an organization $1,500 and 8 hours of... Read More   Colors and Trends 7 Gorgeous Paint Colors That Are Winning 2019 So Far Before the start of the New Year, paint pros and trend experts put in their predictions for the top paint color trends of 2019. Pinterest foresaw mustard yellow and painted geometric patterns, while Pantone crowned... Read More   Tech Tips How Will Google Bust Into Brick and Mortar? It’s reportedly only a matter of time before Google signs the lease on its first permanent brick-and-mortar store. Last week, unnamed sources told The Chicago Tribune that the tech giant was mulling a two-level 14,000 square foot space in the city’s meatpacking district... Read More   Retail Trends NRF Study Finds 75% of U.S. Consumers Expect Free Shipping Free shipping for ecommerce orders is an increasingly high priority for U.S. consumers, who are also embracing buy online pickup in store in droves, according to a new Consumer View report from the National... Read More   Science & Research Here’s Why You Love Chocolate & Flowers On Valentine’s Day, According To Science Be honest, friends: It might be cliché to receive a bouquet of roses or an expensive box of chocolates on Valentine’s Day, but you love it; I mean, you literally love it. Save for the people who aren’t into flowers, (or just... Read More Spread the Word! Do you know someone who would benefit from this newsletter? Please send it to them! Did someone else forward this newsletter to you? Subscribe to receive the Grand Central Floral newsletter sent weekly to your inbox! About Us Contact Us Read More News! Join the FREE Business Directory Send a Comment Your Opinion Counts Ask a Question Become a Sponsor Copyright © 2019 Grand Central Floral, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because are a partner in the industry, or opted in on our website or at an industry event. Grand Central Floral 12620-3 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32246-7130 USA Like what you see? Forward to a Friend Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Christina Burton-Fox AIFD floral artist & instructor