by Rod Crittenden | Jan 19, 2018 | Professional Tips
One of your MFA member benefits, The Professional Florist magazine, is published bimonthly and keeps us all current on trends and happenings in the industry, both regionally and nationally. It is the magazine to voice your opinions or show off an event that your shop...
by Rod Crittenden | Jan 18, 2018 | Professional Tips
What is the MFA? The Michigan Floral Association (MFA), founded in 1920, is a full-service trade association representing florists, growers, suppliers, wholesalers, educators and students Located in Haslett, MI, MFA provides education and professional partnerships,...
by Rod Crittenden | Jan 15, 2018 | Professional Tips, Uncategorized
Weddings are featured in this issue of The Professional Florist magazine. I wonder how many of us loved playing with flowers so much that we started designing wedding flowers for friends and relatives because we thought it would be fun. That’s how I got started in...
by Rod Crittenden | Dec 11, 2017 | Professional Tips
What’s the Michigan Floral Association (MFA) all about? Have you ever wondered what the MFA does besides send a dues invoice out once a year? It’s a valid question. When you support an organization, you have the right to know how your dues are being spent and what...
by Rod Crittenden | Dec 2, 2017 | Professional Tips
Unless you are a super early shopper most prefer not to think about Christmas in the middle of summer… or you are associated with a business or company where July marks the month to begin planning for a successful holiday season. At Hiawatha Evergreens, Christmas...
by Rod Crittenden | Nov 8, 2017 | Professional Tips
Starting out in the special events world 40 years ago, it was all about “The Wedding”. Rental companies provided tents, tables and chairs. There were no pro companies or linen manufacturers and fewer event coordinators except for those who specialized in guiding a...
by Rod Crittenden | Nov 1, 2017 | Professional Tips
I would like to introduce you to the latest Michigan Floral Association member benefit, the NEW MFA website. The new site is constructed with cutting edge technology using Elegant Themes and Word Press. We have created a site that is easy to navigate on either a PC or...
by Rod Crittenden | Oct 26, 2017 | Professional Tips
Preparing for the holidays can be a busy time of year for small businesses. The hustle and bustle can be overwhelming. Kennedy’s Flowers and Gifts makes the season bright with exciting events and special promotions. Our mission is to spread joy, and this is especially...
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 | 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...
