SAF’s fly-in attendees enjoy a quick break in front of the US Capitol: From left: Tim Farrell, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, Teleflora, Drexel Hill, Pa.; Austin...
Floral Pros Ask Congress for Key Measures to Aid Industry
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SAF Elevates 2024 Advocacy Presence
The Society of American Florists is planning to take its federal advocacy work—and its annual legislative fly-in event, Congressional Action Days...
Washington Fundraiser Gives $20,000 Boost to SAFPAC
Attendees descending on Washington, D.C. last week for SAF’s Congressional Action Days showed their support for the association’s year-round...
SAFPAC Fundraiser Breaks Record with $40,000 for Advocacy Efforts
The Society of American Florists’ annual fundraiser for its political action fund tallied more than $40,000 in contributions, pledges and...
Amplify the Floral Industry’s Voice in Washington
More than 60 floral industry professionals will take to Capitol Hill next week to talk with legislators about key issues that are important to the...
Make Your Voice Heard on Capitol Hill This March
Does the increased cost of running your business keep you up at night? In 2021 consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in more than 30 years....
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...
Advocacy Series: 5 Questions about Duty-Free Access to Flowers
Editor’s note: Advocating for the floral industry’s needs on Capitol Hill is a key priority for the Society of American Florists. What issues are...
Advocacy Series: 5 Questions about Minimum Wage
Editor’s note: Advocating for the floral industry’s needs on Capitol Hill is a key priority for the Society of American Florists. What issues are...
SAF Advocates for Wholesaler Tax Relief on Credit Defaults
As COVID-19 continues to affect the balance sheet of floral industry businesses, SAF reached out to Congressional leadership this week to highlight...
SAF Advocates for Continuation of Safe Floral Delivery
SAF made the case in a letter to governors nationwide that the importance of flowers to public health during stressful times—combined with...
CAD Early-Bird Registration Ends Feb. 21
Now that you’ve had (a little) time to catch your breath after Valentine’s Day, why not take the next step in securing a profitable future...
SAFPAC Party Brings Trends, Pop-Ups, Expert Insight
This year’s SAFPAC Party on March 9 during SAF’s 40th annual Congressional Action Days will be a pep rally ahead of industry members’ visits with...
House Passes Highly Anticipated Immigration Reform Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives last week passed a bill that would streamline parts of the H-2A foreign guest-worker program and establish a path...
U.S., Mexico and Canada Finalize New Trade Deal
The United States, Mexico and Canada have finalized a trade deal to replace the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The pact...