In Alexandria, Virginia, Helen Olivia Flowers has been hosting “virtual” workshops for adults and kids. Online flower workshops. Educational ideas for homebound kids. Delivery partnerships w... Read more
During a recent webinar human resource consultant Glenna Hecht of Humanist Consulting based in Dallas, Texas, shared these tips for leading your team in the coming weeks, as you communicate... Read more
For the best chance of weathering the coronavirus crisis, you must drastically reduce your labor costs — and you must act now, said floral financial expert Derrick Myers, CPA, CFP, PFCI, dur... Read more
Social distancing to combat the spread of COVID-19 has postponed countless spring trips down the aisle, causing a lot of frustration and heartbreak for couples, their loved ones — and their... Read more
A $2 trillion COVID stimulus package is now law—and it includes targeted relief for small businesses, and specific mention of relief for “specialty crops” in agriculture. SAF has been on the... Read more
The Society of American Florists has created a robust suite of online resources to support the floral industry through the COVID-19 crisis. Information available includes state-by-state link... Read more
As the economic impact of COVID-19 entered a second week, Congress went to work on formalizing a third supplemental relief package — one that has targeted relief for small businesses, and sp... Read more
Spring crops are planted. Trucks and planes are still moving — on modified schedules. But with states and municipalities strengthening social distancing measures and government-mandated busi... Read more
SAF made the case in a letter to governors nationwide that the importance of flowers to public health during stressful times—combined with industry’s expertise in safe delivery of product to... Read more
The Society of American Florists is closely monitoring the evolving government response to COVID-19 and its effect on the floral industry — including the latest relief bill passed by the Sen... Read more