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 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 | Jul 7, 2016 | Michigan Florist Association
Michigan Floral Association is saddened to share the news that James O. “Jim” Nordlie passed away late Friday afternoon, July 1, with his family by his side. He was 93 years old. Jim was a lifelong supporter of the Michigan Floral Association. He also...
by Gail | Jun 28, 2016 | MFA Events, Michigan Florist Association
2016 Golf Outing Grab your Golf Clubs, it’s Time to Tee Off! Join us on Wednesday, August 3rd for a day of fun, laughter and networking for our annual Michigan Floral Golf Outing held at Eldorado Golf Course in Mason, MI. Sign Up Today! The day will begin...
by Gail | May 10, 2016 | Great Lakes Floral Expo, Michigan Florist Association, Professional Florist
It’s time for our Thank You’s to all the people and companies that made the 2016 Great Lake Floral Expo possible! Without your support, there would be no Expo! Thank You to Our Expo Volunteers! All of us at MFA would like to extend a special Thank You to...
by Gail | May 3, 2016 | Michigan Florist Association, Professional Florist
BY CAROLYN CLARK KUREK, AIFD, CK2 FLORAL DESIGN SCHOOL, FRANKLIN, INDIANA The North Central Chapter of the American Institute of Floral Designers scored a triple play at the Indiana Flower and Patio Show which showcased over 40 landscaped gardens, drew 300 exhibitors...
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...
by Gail | Apr 26, 2016 | Michigan Florist Association, Professional Florist
Toni Piccolo, AIFD, from gia bella flowers & gifts in Burlington, Wisconsin, is the winner of the 2016 Bobbi Cup design competition. The annual competition is open to any member of the North Central Chapter of AIFD. Designers who wish to compete put their names in...
by Gail | Apr 20, 2016 | Membership Benefits, Michigan Florist Association, Professional Florist
Click here to download a membership application Here are just 10 of the reasons why you should join MFA… Find-A-Florist – Powered by Google Maps, this map increases your visibility not only to consumers but also for Google Searches. Your business will move...