Concerning a recent article in St Paul Pioneer Press Sunday, July 11, 2010; Coumsumers on budget are directed to the local Farmers Market for their Wedding Flowers. ” Customers pay about 20% of what the same flower arrangements cost at a florist” Said Scott Bairball of Market Flowers.

MNSFA sent a letter to editor and contacted SAF’s Negative publicty Department both sent responses. (more…)

Do you know any unsung industry heroes — people whose contributions deserve to be in the spotlight? (Or, maybe you deserve a few accolades yourself?) MNSFA recognizes the industry’s best and brightest with a wide range of honors acknowledging their hard work and dedication to the floral industry. Their contributions are celebrated during the MNSFA Awards Banqueet at the MNSFA Annual Convention.

• Give the gift of recognition. Nominate someone for an honor.
• Be recognized yourself.  Toot your own horn and nominate yourself, who better?
  

Awards are as follows: (more…)

Attention: Minnesota Florists.
The Bill has become Law!

Please feel free to use the following Press Release Information to submit to your local newspapers and media outlets.
Post on your Facebook pages and websites!
Get the word out- Minnesota has passed this law to protect you and your customers!

House File 3277, the bill that prohibits the use of deceptive advertising by “floral gatherers that  misrepresent their location by using a false address and who also mislead customers by the use of a “local” phone number,  passed the House on March 25^th and the Senate on March 30^th.   

The bill is slightly different in both versions so it must go back to the House for final approval next week.  The Minnesota Retailers Association has contacted the Governor’s office to ask his support to sign the bill into law.

 The MNRA has not received any response from Governor Pawlenty’s office.  Stay alert for a notice in the event the Governor appears to be wavering on signing the bill.  In that event, MN State Florist Association  and the Minnesota Retailers Association may ask your help in contacting the Governor’s office for support. (more…)

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. (more…)

MNSFA Brings customers to your door! 

MNSFA is  proud to sponsor the rotunda in the Horticulture Building for 12  days at the Great Minnesota State Fair. We believe order gathers such as Pro-Flowers, Flowerpetal.com,  and 1800flowers.com are taking business away from the neighborhood florist and the consumer needs to be shown the  difference. MNSFA is focusing our efforts to combat companies  and have put together the following program:     (more…)

           The Minnesota State Florist Association is looking for Visionary leaders for the 2009 Marketing Summit. Join fellow industry members on June 1-3^rd in central Minnesota for the first of its kind marketing event. (more…)

MNSFA SURVEY QUICK LINK

Survey Results click –> surveysummary_12052008.pdf

When you see geese flying along in “V” formation you might consider what science had discovered as to why they fly that way.  As each bird flaps it’s wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By the flying formation, the whole flock adds at least 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own.

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    Have you ever wanted to pick the brain of a successful colleague? Ever wanted to see another shops displays or marketing technique but were afraid to stop in or ask? Here is an opportunity to see the great fall colors, see other shops, ask questions freely and network with fellow florists. (more…)

MNSFA Send our condolences to the entire Bachman Family, Staff and
Bachmans organization on the loss of Todd Bachman, CEO of Bachman Florist and Nurseries. The entire floral industry is sadden on the loss of one of our own. We wish Barbara Bachman,  a swift recovery and a safe passage home as soon as she is able.