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Collin Abraham (born October 30, 1967)

Biography In 2001, fresh off his stint with The Waldorf Astoria’s Floralia, Collin Abraham decided to open his floral and design business in his Brooklyn home. While juggling with possible names for the business, one seemed to resonate highly with him. With that, the concept and design philosophy of Pollen Nation was born.

As with any business, Pollen Nation grew, and it was not long before Abraham’s one-bedroom apartment outgrew It's boundaries, and he subsequently opened a storefront in Brooklyn, New York. After a few years, he realized that his clientele demanded more than he could provide working out of the Brooklyn store, so Abraham opened a satellite location in Harlem. Throughout the entire process, Pollen Nation maintained a reputation for providing stunning event design, as well as striking floral design for events across the country.

Since its inception, Pollen Nation has built a solid foundation and a brand synonymous with quality due to innovative and creative design. The unique ideas, creations and styles have attracted high profile corporate and celebrity clientele which include: the wedding of Beyoncé Knowles and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, several of the official inaugural balls for President Barack Obama, HBO’s Sex and the City, NASCAR, Tyler Perry’s For Colored Girls… and The Peabody Awards to name but a few. These clients have raised the cache of the Pollen Nation brand, and have placed Abraham and his team amongst numerous other premiere event planners.

In 2009, Pollen Nation closed down the satellite stores (both in Brooklyn and Harlem) and opened their new flagship store on Harlem’s historic 125th Street. This move helped to further propel the brand, as it serves as the home base for Abraham and his design team. As a store, it offers the services Abraham has become famous for: exquisite event designs inclusive of weddings and corporate functions, beautiful and stunning floral designs coupled with an in-store collection that includes soy candles, bath and body products and an elegant home décor collection.

The next area Pollen Nation decided to tackle: Abraham’s homeland of Trinidad & Tobago. With major events planned in the winter of 2010-2011, Pollen Nation is poised to make a strong impression within the Caribbean, focusing primarily on creative exquisite design and event rental solutions. Pollen Nation Trinidad seeks to ensure that every event, whether large or small, is handled with courtesy, efficiency and dedication.

Notable Clients 40/40 Clubs Alicia Keys Anika Noni Rose Antonio “LA” Reid Asian Society, The Bear Sterns Carol’s Daughter Catholic Charities Cellini CNBC Cyndi Lauper Deloitte & Touche DJ Cassidy Dow Jones Ed Lover Escada Estée Lauder Former First Lady Laura Bush Former President Bill Clinton Former President George W. Bush Four Seasons Hotel, The French Embassy, The Gayle King Gwyneth Paltrow Heidi Klum HBO’s Sex and the City HGTV’s Design Star Hilton Hotels Jada Pinkett Smith Janet Jackson Jay Z & Beyoncé Jonny Podell, Podell Talent Agency Kelly Rowland Kerry Washington Kimberly Elise Kimora Lee Hounsou Loretta Devine Macy Gray Macy’s Madonna Morgan Stanley Naomi Campbell NASCAR National Black MBA Association NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center Phylicia Rashad Playboy President Barack Obama Project Runway Queen Latifah Rachel Ray Show, The Revlon Russell Simmons & PhatFarm Sean “Diddy” Combs Sony Music Steve Harvey Foundation, The Susan G. Komen Foundation Tessa Thompson Venus Williams Victoria Beckham Whoopi Goldberg Williams-Sonoma

Bold textExternal links www.pollennation.net