Spring Valley Floral is a professional floral decorating company that has been providing various trade shows with quality merchandise and service for over 40 years. It is those years that have provided us with the knowledge and experience we incorporate into every show we service. Some of our experience includes shows such as the Consumer Electronics Show, National Hardware Show, National Computer Conference (NCC), Spring and Fall Comdex Shows, PC Expo, New York and Miami Boat Shows, PMA, and hundreds of others.

We employ nine full-time employees, seven with ten years experience or better. They all have the capability of designing, marketing, and communicating with each and every person involved in a show. Their knowledge includes the handling of different sized shows, from a small conference to a large, multi-facility trade show. We have the ability to install more than one show at a time, even if they are contained in different cities throughout the United States by utilizing our nationwide warehouse and greenhouse facilities. Since the trade show business is "our only business," we are dedicated to providing the best possible plants, flowers, and service to the exhibitors and show management. We insist on quality merchandise from our suppliers of both plants and fresh flowers.

As we approach the 21st Century, we continue searching for better ways to enhance the look of shows with new ideas and products. We are very proud of the knowledgeable designers we employ. Their creative and artistic skills are the reasons for our unique talents. At our main office in Valley Cottage, New York, our plants are stored in a 16,000 square foot greenhouse that has state of the art watering, heating, and cooling system. Our sophisticated computer system has the most recent software allowing us to keep precise records and inventories of past and present shows. We have the capability to place any logo with pictures onto our price sheets to produce a clear, professional look. Our price sheet has all the pertinent information including our fax number and website address. Our prices are the most competitive in the industry.

Seymour Sentnor, Consultant: Seymour is the founder of Spring Valley Floral. He started the company in 1948 with a small flower shop in Manhattan. The business flourished and in 1956 when the New York Coliseum opened, we began decorating trade shows. By the mid seventies, Spring Valley Floral became one of the leading trade show companies. Seymour is the foundation of the company and his expertise and knowledge of the trade show industry, even though he is retired, is invaluable to our day-to-day operations.

Marilyn Sentnor, CEO, Consultant: Marilyn joined the force in 1975 and has been a big part of the growth in the company. She has prior experience in the trade show operations and has been a mentor to the sales and production areas. Marilyn handles the service desk at larger shows and contributes in managing during set-up.

Howard Meyer, President: Howie began working for the company in 1973. He handles sales/marketing, designing of exhibits from blueprints, floral designing, and oversees the day-to-day operations. His 'personal attention' to planning and designing exhibits has won the trust of our widespread clientele. His hard work and dedication is yet another reason why Spring Valley Floral remains on top.

Mary Ann Meyer, Vice President: Mary Ann has been with the company since 1978. She manages the pre-show production process and the day-to-day operations of Spring Valley Floral, including sales, scheduling, and customer service, as well as A/R and other necessary office functions. She prepares proposals, bids, letters, and other business literature. Mary Ann is capable of handling sales operations of any size show.

Jeffrey Meyer, General Manager: Jeff began working for the company in 1983. He is responsible for the company's ability to organize the set-up and tear-down of each show quickly and efficiently. Jeff has the capability of running any size trade show, including designing, when necessary. He supervises all labor at the shows.

Tony Piparo, Production Manager: Tony began working for the company in 1979. His responsibilities include ordering all the plants and supplies needed for all trade shows, both locally and nationally. He is involved in the delivery process and is capable of handling all aspects of any size show. He oversees the production personnel at the main office and on show-site.

Joe Nilan, Assistant Production Manager: Joe began working for the company in 1985. Joe has a background in warehouse supervision, including staff maintenance, shipping & receiving, scheduling shipments & deliveries, as well as customer service and sales. He is responsible for the delivery process for trade shows, both locally and nationally. He is capable of handling all aspects of any size show. He also assists in the maintenance of the greenhouse.

Joe Baron, Delivery Manager: Joe has been working for the company since 1998. He has over 10 years of warehouse and distribution experience, as well as customer service and sales. He is responsible for trucking the plants to show-site and the entire delivery process. He also assists in the maintenance of our greenhouse.

Lisa Hombach, Office & Sales Manager: Lisa is the newest addition to our staff. She joined us in July 1999. She has a background in accounting, customer service, and general administration. She is directly involved in the pre-show production process and day-to-day operations of the company. She handles administrative functions, including A/P, A/R, payroll, and sales. She is the major sales representative on the floor at show site. She is capable of handling sales operations for all shows.

Mark Hill, Assistant Production Manager, Las Vegas: Mark has been with the company since 1984. He manages our Las Vegas facility. He handles greenhouse maintenance, scheduling & delivery. He is capable of handling all aspects of any size show.

Our staff extends to many part-time employees. Benny Cordell is a professional floral designer from Atlanta who works the larger shows. His original unique designs bring out an up-to-date look that accent all shows. We also employ Steve Griggs on a part-time basis. He is a landscape architect who designs rain forests, landscaping needs in exhibits, outside tents, and convention center facilities. Our part-time 'family' includes sales personnel that have worked for our company for many years. We employ approximately four women for the larger shows that are capable of handling the needs of exhibitors at the show site. These employees are a dedicated sales force capable of designing small and large exhibits. They are responsible for seeing the exhibitors at the show that have not yet ordered floral, and those that need additional assistance.

All of the above employees have the knowledge needed to perform their tasks to the utmost. They are the nucleus of Spring Valley Floral's overall success. It is this team that is responsible for the efficiency that is needed, both at a show and behind the scenes.