Benefits of The Professional Florist

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...

What is the MFA

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,...

Professional Partnerships

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...

Holiday Greens from Forest to Consumer

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...

How the Event Business Has Changed

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...

Preparing For The Holidays

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...

2016 Fall Regional Meetings Are Ready… All We Need Now Is You!

  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...