by Rod Crittenden | May 13, 2019 | Business, Great Lakes Floral Expo, Worker's Comp Insurance
The Members of the Michigan Horticulture Industries Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Fund (MHI Fund) once again rewards its members for outstanding performance and gives back its highest profit return yet! As a member owned self-insured workers’ compensation...
by Rod Crittenden | May 1, 2019 | Business, Great Lakes Floral Expo
You may or may not have noticed a change; the Michigan Floral Association is now doing business as the Great Lakes Floral Association (GLFA). Nothing has changed except for the name. Our mission statement has dropped the word Michigan but otherwise remains the same:...
by Rod Crittenden | Mar 7, 2019 | Business, Michigan Florist Association, Regional Meetings
Profitable Proms Product sponsored by Fitz Design, Kennicott Brothers / Nordlie Floral and Smithers Oasis “Hands on” experience of learning both marketing and design tips to improve your prom profits. Each registrant will be guided through multiple examples of...
by Rod Crittenden | Jan 26, 2019 | Business, Michigan Floral Association, Valentines Day
It’s the countdown to the holiday of love…Valentine’s Day is Thursday, February 14th. What should consumers give to express their love? Flowers, of course. Romance is literally in full bloom when the flowers arrive! Where should consumers go to get their flowers for...
by Rod Crittenden | Sep 14, 2018 | Michigan Floral Association, Regional Meetings
Plan now to attend one or attend all of the upcoming Michigan Floral Association regional meetings! Design Techniques for all of Life’s Celebrations Please join our seasoned Syndicate design team member, to learn how to use innovative mechanics to create...
by Rod Crittenden | May 15, 2018 | Business, MFA Events, Michigan Floral Association
The 2018 MFA golf outing will be held Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Eldorado Golf Course in Mason, MI. The day will begin with check-in and range balls at 8:00 a.m. We will have a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. You’ll get lunch at the turn. All golfers will meet at the...
by Rod Crittenden | Apr 24, 2018 | Business, Michigan Floral Association
The Michigan Floral Association is seeking a student to intern at the Association headquarters in Haslett, MI. The position is available immediately and will run through May 1, 2019. 2018 Internship Job Description
by Gail | Aug 23, 2016 | Business, Flower Holidays, Holiday Decorations, Marketing, Membership Benefits, MFA Events, Michigan Florist Association, Professional Florist, Social Media
The Michigan Floral Association Board of Directors has put together seven great regional opportunities to get together, learn and network this fall. The meetings have been scheduled in the following cities: Ypsilanti, Gaylord, Saginaw, Kalamazoo, Romulus, Grand...
by Gail | Jul 19, 2016 | Business, MFA Events, Michigan Florist Association, Professional Florist
Are you a beginner floral design student or is someone at your shop in need of a comprehensive beginner design course? Then you’re in luck! We still have room in our One Week – Introduction to Floral Design Course – starting August 1st. This...
by Gail | Apr 28, 2016 | Business, Credit Card Processing, Membership Benefits, Michigan Florist Association
Recent news reports and the accompanying CCTV video show how quick and easy it is for thieves to install a skimming device – built into a skin that snaps over your credit card terminal – and steal your customers’ data. If you watch the video you can see just how...
