More over glistening ice doves. Beach-loving brides and grooms are saying no thanks to traditional ice sculptures and yes please to the 2016 update:...
Members to Elect Council Representatives
Members of the Society of American Florists should check their inboxes for an email sent on Monday, July 11 with the ballot for SAF Council...
Department of Labor Scrutinizes Mobile Device Use
Acknowledging the ongoing and widespread use of mobile devices by employees away from the workplace and outside of scheduled work hours, the...
For Open House Success, Bring on the Spectacle
Every year by mid-July, Christmas has arrived at Palmer Flowers in Fort Collins, Colorado. By then, the year’s holiday displays already are...
SAF Prom Quiz Generates 2 Million Impressions
Prom is a major rite of passage for teens, and often the first time they buy flowers from a local professional florist. This past prom season, in...
Get Social with the Media
The ideal complement to a great advertising campaign? A great public relations push. And just like you’re focusing more of your advertising energy...
Business Owners Deal with Drama of Presidential Politics
Make America Great Again! I’m with her! Feel the Bern. … If it seems like this year’s presidential election is seeping into everything, including...
Floral Expo Gives Back to the Chicago Community
The International Floriculture Expo held last week at McCormick Place brought nearly 2000 floral industry professionals from around the globe to the...
Teens Look to Africa for Prom Style
A new generation of high school students has embraced a bold, colorful style of prom dress that recalls their African heritage. Not surprisingly,...
In Flower Wall, Grieving Community Finds Relief, Beauty and Love
For the Lake Eola Vigil last week, which drew tens of thousands to mourn and remember the victims of the Pulse Shooting, Sally and John Kobylinski,...
Industry Gathers to Tackle Dearth of Qualified Job Applicants
Employers from across industries are having a tough time finding and keeping good talent, according to a new report from the Society for Human...
Wedding Toast Tips, Pitch-Perfect for Blogs
Keep it simple. Keep it short. And — write down your thoughts beforehand. Those are some of the tried-and-true wedding toast tips collected by the...
Delaware Valley Floral Group Opens New Floral Supply Logistics Center
Delaware Valley Floral Group announced a major expansion at its corporate headquarters in Sewell, New Jersey and opens a new floral supply logistics...
SAF Member Among 100 Top Businesses Honored in D.C.
Which U.S. companies are fueling America’s growth? According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, it’s not just tech companies or fancy investment firms...
Step Away from the Cash Register: Tips for Timid Staff
If you constantly find yourself encouraging staff members to get out from behind the checkout counter and onto the sales floor, Tim Huckabee of...