At press time, the Society of American Florists was still in the process of reaching out to members in areas that received the brunt of Hurricane...
Retailers React to Hurricane Matthew Close Calls
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Floral Industry News
Look Out Denver and Columbus, Here Comes SAF’s 1-Day Profit Blast
Looking for a dose of profit-boosting ideas before the holidays kick into high gear? SAF is bringing its popular 1-Day Profit Blast to two markets...
Florists in 49 States Plan 230 Local Events for Petal It Forward
On October 19, 2016, the Society of American Florists and florists nationwide will randomly surprise people on the street with flowers through 230...
House Moves to Delay Overtime Rule
Before leaving Washington until after the November elections, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6094, the Regulatory Relief for Small...
EPA Issues Guidance on Worker Protection Compliance
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued guidance material to help growers comply with its revised 2015 Worker Protection Standard...
Hurricane Matthew Hits Florida Cut Foliage Industry Hard
As many communities, especially hard-hit areas of North Carolina, continue to wrestle with the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, floral...
USDA Responds to Quarantine Fee Questions
In response to questions about new user fees for agricultural quarantine inspections (AQI) released last December, the U.S. Department of...
Romance Blooms at SAF Maui 2016
When the Society of American Florists ticks off stats for SAF Maui 2016, its annual convention last month in Maui, the organization can proudly list...
SAF Maui 2016 Draws Dozens of First-Time Attendees
When SAF Maui 2016 kicks off today, the gathering will include about 85 first-time attendees to the Society of American Florists’ annual...
America in Bloom Marks Anniversary with Fundraising Push
As America in Bloom gets ready to celebrate its fifteenth anniversary in October, the nonprofit dedicated to beautifying U.S. communities with...
Florists in 46 States Commit to ‘Petal It Forward’
Florists around the country are gearing up to help consumers feel and share some serious flower love. At press time, florists in 46 states and 170...
Cosentino’s Florist wins Teleflora’s Floral Retailer of the Year Award
Teleflora announces the recipient of the second annual Tom Butler “Floral Retailer of the Year” Award is Carmen Cosentino (AAF, PFCI) of Cosentino’s...
2016 Fundraising Dinner a Big Success in Maui
AFE’s biggest fundraising event of the year, the 2016 Annual Fundraising Dinner, was an exciting and momentous evening, honoring industry champions...
Industry Members Watch Hurricane Matthew
At press time, the Society of American Florists was keeping a close eye on Hurricane Matthew, which has the potential to “hammer parts of eastern...
Gabriel Becerra Appointed to President of FMRF
The Floral Marketing Research Fund (FMRF) has announced the appointment of Gabriel Becerra of Golden Flowers in Miami, Fla. as the new President of...