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Floral Industry News
Number of H-2B Workers Increased
On July 19, 2017, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the US Department of Labor (DOL) issued a temporary rule authorizing an increase...
UFN Announces New Innovations for Florists
Since first announcing its existence to the world, with its then industry-shaking, “We don’t make a penny until you do!” payment structure, UFN has...
SAF Florists Collects 1,900 Pounds for Food Banks
Seven years of collecting nonperishable food, seven tons collected for food banks in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Sister companies Royer’s Flowers &...
Third Annual “Tom Butler Retailer of the Year” Finalists Announced
Teleflora has announced the final 10 nominees in consideration for the 3rd Annual Tom Butler Retailer of the Year Award. This year’s recipient will...
SAF Members Recognized for Environmental Efforts
Two longtime members of the Society of American Florists have been recognized by an international agency for their sustainability efforts. During...
AIFD Symposium Draws Crowd of 800-Plus
More than 800 floral designers gathered last month in Seattle for a mega dose of inspiration during the American Institute of Floral...
Terrarium Bar? Check. Profit Blast Packs Immediate Inspiration
Talk about instant inspiration and return on investment. Two days after attending the Society of American Florists’ 1-Day Profit Blast in St. Louis,...
Free WebBlast on ‘The Economic Effects of Trumponomics’
What is going on with the economy, and how can I position my floral business accordingly? Is...
Learn the Art of Floral Couture in Palm Beach
These days, the list of celebrities who embrace body flowers is ridiculously long. Keira Knightley, Jennifer Lawrence and Kirsten Dunst are among...
Learn SEO Scammers’ Scare Tactics and Giants’ Best Practices at SAF Palm Beach
Chances are you’ve received an email from an unfamiliar company critiquing your website and offering to fix problems affecting your search engine...
USDA Requests Grower Input
Hoping to find ways to improve its “customer service and remove unintended barriers” to participation in its programs, the U.S. Department of...
More Couples Say, ‘Surprise! This is Our Wedding!’
Save the date? More like, spring the date on your guests at the (very) last minute. Last week, we told you about a New York Times story noting an...
Three Floral Businesses to Receive the Century Award in Palm Beach
The Society of American Florists will celebrate the longevity of three floral industry businesses with the SAF Century Award during SAF Palm Beach...
Look Out St. Louis, Here Comes SAF’s 1-Day Profit Blast
With high temperatures expected to reach 102 degrees Fahrenheit in St. Louis, Missouri this Saturday, July 22, florists there can beat the heat and...