Next Gen Happy Hour - October 2025

Includes a Live Web Event on 10/21/2025 at 6:00 PM (EDT)

Join us for a special edition of the Next Gen Virtual Happy Hour as we shine the spotlight on this year’s Rising Star Award winners – Sam Bowles and Sahid Nahim! 

Grab your favorite drink, log in, and get ready for an engaging and casual conversation with two inspiring young leaders who are making waves in the floral industry. Hear their stories, insights, and the innovative ideas that set them apart, while connecting with peers from across the country.

What to Expect:

  • Meet and celebrate our Rising Star winners
  • Hear how Sam and Sahid are shaping the future of the industry
  • Network and share ideas with fellow Next Gen members in a fun, relaxed setting

This is a relaxed space to connect, swap ideas, and get inspired for the season ahead. Come ready to chat, share, and leave with fresh ideas to bring back to your shop or team.

Sam Bowles

General Manager & Creative Director

Allen’s Flowers and Plants

Sam Bowles serves as general manager and creative director for Allen’s Flowers and Plants in San Diego, CA and is also a business coach with FloralStrategies, a company focused on improving florists’ confidence and customer service skills. Earlier in his career, he spent several years working at some of the biggest retail operations in the industry, including Nanz and Kraft in Louisville, Kentucky and QG Floral in New York City.  

Sahid Nahim

Founder

New Blooms Solutions

Sahid Nahim stands not only as a leader, but as a movement — one driven by understanding, innovation, and the unwavering belief that the floral industry blooms brightest when it blooms together. For more than two decades, Nahim has become a tireless advocate for innovation, connection, and community in floriculture. As the co-founder of Above All Flowers and New Bloom Solutions, and the charismatic host of The Bloom Show, Nahim’s work bridges continents, cultures, and companies.

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Next Gen Happy Hour - October 2025
10/21/2025 at 6:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes
10/21/2025 at 6:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes Join us for a special edition of the Next Gen Virtual Happy Hour as we shine the spotlight on this year’s Rising Star Award winners – Sam Bowles and Sahid Nahim!
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