The United Flower Growers Cooperative Association , operate the orotund Dutch auction sale in North America and celebrate their 60th day of remembrance in 2023 , will be holding their last vendue in their large viewing gallery on December 15th . And this day will be observe with a short ceremony with a few speakers ( including the Provincial Minister of Agriculture ) and a introduction of the new art gallery in the older cafeteria .
In this drift , the last auction bridge Clarence Shepard Day Jr. will be held on December 15th . ( More characterisation below )
Located in the Metro Vancouver surface area of British Columbia , Canada , UFG supplies BC floral products direct from their 80 growers to flowered retailers and wholesaler as far to the south as California and as far Orient as Manitoba . Over the last decade , they have arise significantly . The gallery where the vendue are taking place backside 520 citizenry and has been operating since 1998 . Before that , they had a little galley sit down up to 375 people .
So why discontinue auctioneer in this heading ? " Since COVID , most of our customers have been purchasing the auction ware from habitation ( online ) , and the drift has remained practically empty for over two years . Now that the restrictions in our Province have been lifted , only about 12 emptor have hark back for in - house purchasing " , says Michel Benoit , CEO of United Flower Growers .
As a solution , they have metamorphose their previous cafeteria into a young location for in - firm buying and will transfer the stadium - expressive style seating in the current auction location and use the infinite to suit their develop stage business pauperism .
So , on December 15th , the last auction sale in the gallery will take place , and it is becoming a special solar day , with the opportunity to plug in , leverage in the drift , and say hello to the growers and buyers . A short ceremonial with a few speakers , including the Provincial Minister of Agriculture , a UFG grower , and a customer , will come after the auction . Afterwards , one can stay , reminisce , and socialize with friends , and one can see the new gallery equipped with four clocks , message boards , and images .
Eager to attend ? Please mail an email toMichel Benoitbefore December 4th .
For more informationUnited Flower GrowersMichel BenoitEmail:[email protected]https://www.ufgca.com/
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