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An intentional approach to supplier diversity - Penn: Office of University Communications

Penn community, as well as neighbors and community groups. (Photo: Greg Benson) We have been so lovingly embraced by the Penn community,” Leff added. “We really cherish our relationship.” As a woman-owned business, 12th Street is just one on Penn’s ever-growing list of diverse suppliers. In fact, Executive Vice President Craig Carnaroli said the University has added 635 new, individual local and diverse suppliers just since 2014. Last year alone, the University spent $126 million purchasing from diverse suppliers, $90 million of which were based in West Philadelphia.“We’ve made great strides toward becoming an inclusive community that strives for inclusive excellence,” said Senior Vice President for Institutional Affairs and Chief Diversity Officer Joann Mitchell, noting that it’s important the University is intentional about strengthening existing diverse partnerships, and creating new ones.“Intentionality is a very powerful concept,” said Carnaroli, “particularly for an anchor institution like Penn.”From the perspective of Britten Magnus, account executive and solutions provider for BTC, a printing and promotions business, what the University’s partnership provides is immense for the strength of his father’s company.“Because it’s an anchor institution, you know it’s not going anywhere,” Magnus said. “It behooves us as a diverse company, in which [Penn] also has a priority to do business with, to work with them and build a relationship because their stability trickles down to us.” Gabriella Nemati, of Nature’s Gallery Florist, has worked with Penn for a few years, assembling flower arrangements for special events on campus. (Photo: Greg Benson) Gabriella Nemati, of Nature’s Gallery Florist, noted how Penn is “really the economic engine of the city.” “I think the determination that Penn has to work with minority-owned businesses is making an actual difference in the city,” she said. “For us, as a company with several employees, we can give more hours to them, we can support our local neighborhood schools,” thanks to the University’s support.Nemati has worked with Penn for a few years, assembling flower arrangements for special events on campus. This year’s Supplier Diversity Expo... https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/intentional-approach-supplier-diversity

Nicky Whelan & Miles Fisher To Star In 'A Christmas Arrangement'; Brooke Lewis Cast In 'To Avenge'

Zuniga (Melrose Place, Spaceballs), Julie McNiven (Mad Men, Supernatural), Leslie Easterbrook (Police Academy) and Clayton Chitty (When Calls the Heart) costar. Whelan star as flower shop owner Poppy Benson who enters the annual Holiday Floral Show for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize. Standing in her way is Garrett Hurley (Fisher), the underappreciated protégé of florist extraordinaire Blair Covington (Zuniga). While Poppy and Garrett’s rivalry heats up on the flower show floor, an undeniable romance begins amidst a whimsical holiday backdrop. Ali Spuck and Casie Tabanou wrote the script, which is being produced by Autumn Federici via The Ninth House. Executive producers are Jim Klock and Stephanie Slack. Whelan is repped by Innovative Artists and Luber Roklin Entertainment, while Make Good Content reps Fisher.Actress Brooke Lewis is set for a supporting role in the indie crime thriller, To Avenge, which Nick Belial is directed from a script he wrote with Erin Hazelhurst. The film stars Zach Galligan, Kelli Maroney, Bernard Robichaud, Lauren Francesca, and Taylor Hay. Plot: When a young woman is brutally assaulted and the justice system fails her, a stranger takes matters into her own hands. Lewis will play Jenny Price, a Rape Survivor’s Advocate. Lorcan Saoirse Films is producing the project. Lewis, who will star in the upcoming indie ½ New Year, is repped by The Corsa Agency and Bohemia Group. ... https://deadline.com/2018/07/nicky-whelan-miles-fisher-a-christmas-arrangement-brooke-lewis-to-avenge-1202423963/

Natick florist gives up shop; business goes online - MetroWest Daily News

Brian Benson Daily News Staff @bbensonMWDN NATICK – For more than two decades, the Lane family’s flower shop has been a fixture.Susan Lane and her son, Jay, have been there for people’s high and low moments – from births and deaths to weddings and graduations.Flowers By The Depot, which Susan Lane purchased in 1996, has moved locations, including making its home in a small space at 20 Main St. for the last dozen years.Now, the business is transitioning again, but not to another shop.“We’re going out of brick and mortar and becoming virtual - a virtual, personalized, full-service floral company,” Susan Lane said.Flowers By The Depot already accepts orders through its website –and gets about 80 percent of its business that way. It accepts orders from around the country and globe. And, the Lanes have a place to prepare floral arrangements at their Natick home.The business is becoming a mobile florist and will continue to visit salons, schools and other places to show its products to custom... http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/20171029/natick-florist-gives-up-shop-business-goes-online

Business Spotlight: Family-owned Peter's Flower Shop brings smiles, has a little fun - Fayetteville Observer

My wife, Gail, and our daughter, Robin Ross, create our beautiful floral arrangements. My grandson, Zachary Ross, and Jimmy Petrouske help with the flower deliveries. My grandson’s fiancee, Stormy Benson, is our floral designer. Angie Petrouske is our office manager. Our granddaughters, Tanisha and Tika Jacobitz, help us out part-time. We all strive to deliver good customer service, and we treat customers the way that we want to be treated ourselves.”What is the economy’s effect on the business? “We deal in fresh cut flowers, gift baskets and green plants. Right now, flower prices are up. The star gazer lilies are currently $25 per bunch. Last year they were $13.75. We buy wholesale and we get fresh flowers in every other day from Hardins Wholesale Florist Supply, in Liberty, and Lihmil Wholesale Flowers in Fayetteville. We try to keep our prices low and we offer free delivery. I hate raising my prices.”What is your busiest time? “We stay busy all day, every day. During the summer months from June through August, we have handled over 300 orders per month. We are open six days a week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. We cover all occasions. Valentine’s Day is always busy, and holidays are busy.”What are your most popular products? “Themed floral arrangements are popular during the holidays. We also sell Christmas trees. The 'Holiday Hug in a Mug' arrangement is popular at Christmas. It comes with red and white mini-carnations, ilex berries and fir arranged in a reusable ceramic holiday mug. Gail makes wreaths and she is creating new arrangements all of the time. We also create floral dog, cat and honeybee arrangements that are special order items. Our signature flower is a sunflower with a smiley face.”What is the best part of owning and running this business? “Interacting with customers is the best part. I enjoy people and I like to have f... http://www.fayobserver.com/news/20170906/business-spotlight-family-owned-peters-flower-shop-brings-smiles-has-little-fun

Where To Buy Plants In Brooklyn - BKLYNER

B65 bus to Dean Street. The shop is on the southwest corner of Dean Street + Washington Avenue. [email protected], 718-483-8833Chick’s Nursery, 8410 New Utrecht Avenue, Bensonhurst, great selection, (718) 256-8336, open 7:30am-6:30pmTamilio Nursery, 3025 Avenue U, Marine Park / Sheepshead Bay, 718-934-1355. Great selection, open 7:30am-6:30pmTrue Value Hardware stores in our neighborhoods usually have a good selection, Home Depot should not be overlooked and has a number of locations in Brooklyn, as does Lowes, though the selection is usually smaller than Home Depot.Brooklyn Wholesale Market, 641 Ovington Ave, Bay Ridge gets good reviews on Yelp.CUTE / SPECIALTYSeasons– 358 Stuyvesant Ave (between Mac Donough St & Decatur St), Bedford-Stuyvesant. Call for hours 347-770-5053.GRDN, 103 Hoyt Street (between Atlantic and Pacific), Boerum Hill, 718- 797- 3628. An upscale neighborhood flower/plant/home goods store. You will be tempted by their seeds, planters and garden furniture.dig, via websiteDig, 479 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, Boerum Hill (between 3rd avenue and Nevins Street), 718-554-0207, [email protected]. Large selections of unique plants and materials for your home and garden, also provide an expert’s advice on design, care and personal fit (even for those without green thumbs).Twig– specialize in terrariums. 287 3rd Avenue (by Union Street), Gowanus/Park Slope. Thursday -Sunday 12-7pm. 718-488-TWIG.a href="http://hydroponicsnewy... http://bklyner.com/buy-plants-brooklyn/

Perfect storm for florists: Valentine's Day amid big snowfall lead to bouquet bust - Washington Post

Oh, wow,” she said. “Isn’t that beautiful?” he said.Oremland beamed. The flowers, she reported upon reading the card, were from her family in Arizona. “I’m totally shocked,” she said.“We’re here to please,” Callahan said.Abha Bhattarai and Amrita Jayakumar contributed to this report. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/perfect-storm-for-florists-valentines-day-amid-big-snowfall-lead-to-bouquet-bust/2014/02/13/ac70a220-94f1-11e3-83b9-1f024193bb84_story.html

Arizona Flower Market Encourages Random Acts of Kindness by Giving Away Free Flower Bunches - PRNewswire

PHOENIX, Oct. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Arizona Flower Market is encouraging random acts of kindness by giving away two free flower bunches all day on Wednesday October 23rd. The free flowers are being given away in celebration of Petal it Forward, a floral industry event that spans all 50 states created by SAF (Society of American Florists). Florists all over the country are excited about sharing the feel-good proposition of giving away free flowers in their communities and encouraging the recipients to "pay it forward" by giving away flowers. Arizona Flower Market is giving away not one, but two FREE Daisy bunches to the first 300 customers who come in the flower market on Wednesday October 23rd. No purchase necessary. Continue Reading ... https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/arizona-flower-market-encourages-random-acts-of-kindness-by-giving-away-free-flower-bunches-300941007.html

Franklin White - LaSalle News Tribune

He retired from State Farm Insurance Co. where he served as an insurance agent.He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Princeton. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and winters in Arizona.Frank is survived by his loving wife of 74 years (where they shared a room at Heartland Health Care) Lucille (Forney) White; one daughter, Kristie (William) Cass; one son, Paul (Barbara) White; five grandchildren, Laura (Steve) Cass Gray, David (Shawna) Cass, Kathryn Cass Seaworth, Jason White and Nichole (Ritch) White Fundell; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty Finks; one sister-in-law, Betty Jean White; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.He was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold White, Dave White and Clifford White.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Jude Hospital.Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com. http://www.newstrib.com/2019/09/24/franklin-white/ai45x63/

Speculation tax forces sale of Greater Victoria's iconic 'Tulip House' - Maple Ridge News

But we can’t afford that extra $25,000 to 30,000.”Meanwhile, Fleming noted it’s common for Canadians to own places in California and Arizona.“We don’t tax extra in the U.S. Not only does B.C. tax foreigners but also other Canadians. It’s obvious we’re not welcome.”reporter@oakbaynews.comLike us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter The ‘Tulip House’ at Beach Drive and Dalhousie Street is for sale for $1.4 million. The Flemings, Bob and Jan, planted 12,000 tulips this year and then replaced them with begonias. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)The ‘Tulip House’ at Beach Drive and Dalhousie Street is for sale for $1.4 million. The Flemings, Bob and Jan, planted 12,000 tulips this year and then replaced them with begonias. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)The ‘Tulip House’ at Beach Drive and Dalhousie Street is for sale for $1.4 million. The Flemings, Bob and Jan, planted 12,000 tulips this year and then replaced them with begonias. (Travis Paterson/News Staff) Let's block ads!/... https://www.mapleridgenews.com/news/speculation-tax-forces-sale-of-greater-victorias-iconic-tulip-house/