The Society of American Florists has brought the expert knowledge shared at its annual convention to the floral industry with access to a sample of...
SAFPAC Fundraiser Nets $35,000 for SAF Advocacy Efforts
The results are in: SAFPAC’s annual fundraiser tallied a record-setting $35,050 in contributions and pledges at SAF Orlando 2021. Twenty SAF members...
SAF Orlando 2021 Attendees Turn Knowledge Into Action
By the time Janet Woloszyk had returned from the Society of American Florists’ annual convention she had already taken advice she’d gleaned from...
Industry Icons Honored with Awards at SAF Orlando 2021
Florist Kenneth Royer, AAF, was an industry pioneer. As a second-generation owner of Royer’s Flowers & Gifts, in Lebanon, Pa., Royer was the...
Charlie Hall: Industry Challenges Will Continue, Spur Change
The floral industry will continue to see historic sales and constricted product availability into 2022 and perhaps later, demanding much-needed...
SAF Orlando Attracts 350 Floral Professionals from 39 States
More than 350 floral professionals from 39 states and 5 countries have gathered in Florida this week for SAF Orlando 2021, the Society of American...
Behind the Scenes of Plant Breeding at SAF Orlando 2021
Successful plant breeding can produce disease-resistant plants that have a longer shipping and vase life, all while providing retailers, wholesalers...
Safety Protocols in Place for SAF Orlando 2021
The Society of American Florists announced safety protocols focused on keeping convention attendees healthy amid a surge in Covid cases. “The safety...
Get Inspired at SAF Orlando 2021
Lori Wheat, AAF, attends SAF’s annual conventions to get inspired. And at SAF Orlando 2021, she is looking forward to watching how designers use new...
Learn How to Create a Diverse, Inclusive Culture at SAF Orlando 2021
Conversations about race relations have highlighted how inequity, intentional or not, is entrenched, permeating practically every part of society —...
Look Into an Economist’s ‘Crystal Ball’ at SAF Orlando 2021
The only thing constant in life is change — a message the global pandemic drove home hard. Floriculture professionals adapted, reimagining...
Get Action Plan for More Streamlined Website at SAF Orlando 2021
Convinced your shop’s reputation is so amazing you can settle for an “okay” website? Think again. Overall e-commerce grew by a whopping 44 percent...
Google’s Search Chief Demystifies Machine Learning Advertising
Want to drive consumers to your website? You need to understand machine learning says Google Chief Search Evangelist Nicolas Darveau-Garneau, who...
Beef Up Your Bottom Line at SAF Orlando 2021
Anna Page knows the best place to learn how to grow her business is at SAF’s annual convention. And at SAF Orlando 2021, she is looking forward to...
Attendees Cite Networking as No. 1 Reason to Attend SAF Orlando 2021
After more than a year and a half of slogging it out in your own business through the pandemic, wouldn’t it be nice to share stories with peers — in...