Minnesota State Florist Association is a trade association for all aspects of the floral industry in Minnesota. Our members include retail florists, freelance florists, floral students, and floral associate members, including wholesalers, manufacturers and service providers that work within the floral industry.
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2009 MNSFA CONVENTION
Passion Meets Purpose
November 7th and 8th — Quick Registration Click Here
HIGHLIGTS:
- Interactive Trade Show
OPEN 8 AM to 5PM
- Mini Business Seminars
3 Informative Topics for Business Owners/Managers
- FTD & Teleflora Design Shows
Jerome Raska AIFD, AAF, PFCI, CAFA, MCF
Detroit, Michigan; Teleflora Ed Specialist
- Tina M. Stoecker AIFD, CFD, PFCI
Melbourne, FL; FTD Design Instructor.
AIFD President
- Bloomnet Featured Speaker
Petra Marquart; Local Author;
The Power of Service for Floral Professionals
- Florists’ Review Bookstore
A MNSFA FIRST!!
- 2009 Commemorative Print
MN Florist— Noel Van Tol
- FTD Designer of the Year Finals
“2nd to None” Surprise Package Designs—Watch Professionals in Action!
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- Competition Showcase
1st Annual Table Top Competition
Student Competition
Permanent/Botanical Competition
Schedule of Events
Saturday-Nov 7th
8:30AM-9AM 2009 Bus Tour Registration
9 AM Bus Tour Departs
10 AM-12PM MNCF Wedding Class
1 PM-3PM MNCF Everyday Design
3:30-5PM Kickoff Reception
Sunday-Nov 8th
8:00 AM-9:30AM Registration/Trade Fair
Competition Check In
9:30AM-11:00AM Jerome Raska –Teleflora
9:30AM-11:00AM Mini Business Seminars
Principles of Lean and Continuous Improvement
Merchandising: Street Display to Website & Everything In-between
Improving Flower Performance One Step at A Time
11:00AM-1:00PM Mingling Buffet-Trade Show
11:00 AM Book Signing—Ardith Beverage
12:00 AM Book Signing—Petra Marquart
1:00PM-2:00 PM Petra Marquart –Bloomnet
2:00PM-3:30PM Tina Stoecker—FTD
2:00PM-3:30PM Mini Business Seminars
Principles of Lean and Continuous Improvement
Merchandising: Street Display to Website & Everything In-between
Improving Flower Performance One Step at A Time
3:30PM-4:30PM FTD Designer of the Year Finals
4:30PM-5:00PM Awards Ceremony
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Good Morning, September 14, 2009
On behalf of Len Busch Roses, I want to say thank you to all who participated this year at the Fair.
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“Passion Meets Purpose” is the theme of the 2009 Minnesota State Florists’ Annual convention to be held November 8th and 9th at Hennepin Technical College, Brooklyn Park Minnesota.
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