WUMFA convention April 1-3
The Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Florists Association 2016 annual convention will take place April 1-3 at the Radisson Hotel & Convention Center in Green Bay, WI.
The program promises to be filled with design ideas, useful business tips, and the opportunity to learn from fellow industry professionals, according to a news release.
For more information, go to www.wumfa.org.
Promote and celebrate Women’s Day throughout the store and all month long
It always seems like we cannot possibly think of one more occasion to promote flowers and then one happily comes along and gives us fresh excitement and renewed purpose to sell. Women’s Day is on Tuesday, March 8, but it can really be promoted throughout the store and for well into the whole month.
World Floral Expo triples exhibit space in return to Los Angeles
With only one month to go until the 17th edition of the World Floral Expo opens in Los Angeles, the California Association of Flower Growers & Shippers said that reservations at its California pavilion are running at 150 percent of last year’s show, as measured by reserved floor space. More California-grown flowers are expected to be on exhibit than from any other flower-growing country during the three-day event March 9-11 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Floral industry strives to create awareness for Women’s Day as occasion
March 8 is Women’s Day and unless you live under a rock you’ve heard or seen the buzz about this up-and-coming flower-giving occasion. This year, be prepared to see the true benefit, which will be increased sales and greater flower appreciation across all channels.
ASCFG 2016 Growers’ School sets dates in Louisiana
The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers Spring Growers’ School is scheduled for March 6-7 at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center in Baton Rouge, LA, according to a news release. The two-day event offers 10 different educational workshops along with a Q & A session hosted by John Dole, head of Horticultural Science at North Carolina State University, and Mimo Davis Duschack, horticulture regional educator at Lincoln University.
SAF Congressional Action Days March 14-15
This year’s Society of American Florists’ Congressional Action Days are scheduled to take place March 14-15 in Washington, DC, and will offer floriculture professionals the opportunity to meet with lawmakers and to discuss issues that are critical to the future of floriculture, according to a news release.
SAF 1-Day Profit Blast Feb. 27 in Texas
The Society of American Florists will hold a 1-Day Profit Blast in Austin, TX, on Saturday, Feb. 27, according to a news release. Four leading floral industry experts will teach how to drive online sales, maximize style and profits in event work, increase sales on phone orders, and control costs and discover more profits.
CalFlowers expands shipping options
One of the major membership benefits in the California Association of Flower Growers & Shippers (CalFlowers) is the availability of exclusive discounts on floral shipping via FedEx, OnTrac and various air cargo carriers.
CalFlowers recently welcomed Hawaiian Air Cargo as another airline dedicated to moving floral products quickly and easily. New exclusive rates will be available soon for member use.
Brian Hawver is new executive sales manager at burton + BURTON
Georgia-based burton + BURTON, a wholesale distributor of balloons and coordinating gifts, announced the hiring of Brian Hawver as executive sales manager in a news release. Hawver’s career began at MacGregor Golf Inc., a manufacturer of sports equipment, and for the past nine years he has worked for FedEx Services, most recently with its Worldwide Sales Division.
Doeke Faber, past president of AIPH, dies
Doeke Faber, a veteran horticulture lobbyist, died Jan. 4 at the age of 73 after a long battle with cancer, according to a news release. Dr. Faber, from the Netherlands, was former chairman of the Dutch Association of Flower Auctions and received royal recognition at the 2009 VBN congress when Queen Beatrix made him an Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau, a civil and military Dutch order of chivalry.