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“Hugs & Smiles Bouquet” Consumer Promotion Campaign
The Great Lakes Floral Association has partnered with the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) and developed a radio and television promotion designed to get consumers to buy more flowers. The campaign is titled “Hugs and Smiles” and will run July 27, 2020...
Michigan Gov. Whitmer signs order requiring masks in indoor, some outdoor public spaces. Order requires business to refuse entry.
Earlier today Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-147 requiring masks be worn in businesses and for businesses to refuse entry to those who don't. Read EO 2020-147 here: EO 2020-147 Emerg order - Masks Download No Mask No Service Sign here:...
Michelle Herr Elected To Great Lakes Floral Association Board of Directors
Michelle Herr, co-owner of Banner Flower House, Kokomo, IN, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Great Lakes Floral Association. Click on the press release below for full details. Michelle Herr BOD Press Release 6.26.20
GLFA ANNUAL GOLF OUTING IS A GO!!
The 2020 GLFA golf outing will be held Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at Eldorado Golf Course in Mason, MI. The day will begin with check-in and range balls at 9:00 a.m. We will have a 10:00 a.m. shotgun start. You’ll get lunch at the turn. All golfers will meet at the...
Governor Gretchen Whitmer executive order 2020-96, 2020-97
To view Executive Order 2020-96 and Executive Order 2020-97, click the links below: EO 2020-96 Emerg order - MI Safe Start - 5.21.20 EO 2020-97 Emerg order - Workplace safeguards - 5.21.20
Governor Whitmer Reopens Retail Businesses by Appointment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2020 Governor Whitmer Reopens Auto Dealerships and Retail Businesses by Appointment, Authorizes Nonessential Medical, Dental and Veterinary Procedures Governor’s order allows gatherings of ten people or less, with social distancing...
COVID-19 Response & Preparedness Plan
In a recent Executive Order, Governor Whitmer laid out regulations for employers to provide a comprehensive written COVID-19 Response & Preparedness Plan. All businesses or operations that are permitted to require their employees to leave the homes or residences for...
Letter to Governor Whitmer 5.15.20
Below is a link to a letter sent to Gov. Whitmer by Great Lakes Floral Association EVP / CEO Rodney Crittenden, advocating for the reopening of flower shops before Memorial Day weekend. Letter to Governor Whitmer 5.15.20
ConnectPay Offers Free Payroll for 2 months and 6 Months Free Access to HR Services
I’ve been thinking about all the floral shops and wanted to extend our small business relief package to them. We are offering two months free payroll. Compliance with COVID-19 and Six months of free HR that will give them FREE access to HR employment attorneys to help...
FDA Medical Grade Face Mask Available Here
Protect employees, customers and yourself with this high quality FDA approved medical mask. Available through GLFA professional partner Norman Smith Enterprises. Item # GB-T32610-2016 200 piece Minimum order (4 boxes) $ .93 each ($186 includes shipping & handling) In...