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The Floral Community Honors Women on March 8th With the Gift of Flowers - PR Newswire (press release)

CAPITOLA, Calif., March 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Local florists across the United States are celebrating Women's Day March 8th by giving away flowers to honor women in their community. For the third consecutive year participating local florists in conjunction with members of CalFlowers (California Association of Flower Growers and Shippers) and ASOCOLFLORES (The Association of Colombian Flower Exporters) helped raise awareness for Women's Day by promoting the website www.womensdayholiday.com as a platform for sharing stories of Love, Honor and Respect in celebration and recognition of Women's Day March 8th. When people share a story of love, honor and respect about the special women in their life they are entered to win flowers compliments of the local floral community. In addition to the website, the floral community has taken its message of love, honor and respect for women to social media by raising awareness of Women's Day on Facebook at www.facebook.com/womensdayholiday and Twitter... http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-floral-community-honors-women-on-march-8th-with-the-gift-of-flowers-300420150.html

Local Florists Across the U.S. Celebrate Women's Day March 8th And Raise Awareness for Non-Profit Organization ... - PR Newswire (press release)

CAPITOLA, Calif., March 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 2nd year in a row, local florists across the U.S. in conjunction with CalFlowers (California Association of Flower Growers and Shippers) and ASOCOLFLORES (The Association of Colombian Flower Exporters) have joined together in support of a national campaign called Love, Honor, Respect, in celebration of Women's Day, March 8th. The date March 8th is a time to recognize and celebrate the influence and achievements of women throughout history and today. From business to politics, athletics to philanthropy, to celebrity, and even the mom next door. More than 100 nations recognize Women's Day and 35 have declared it a national holiday with thousands of events held by civic organizations, governments, charities, educational institutions, women's groups, corporations and the media. "The mission of Women's Day Holiday campaign is to provide a platform for the community to show respect, appreciation and love for all the amazing women that m... http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/local-florists-across-the-us-celebrate-womens-day-march-8th-and-raise-awareness-for-non-profit-organization-where-hope-lives-300231684.html

CalFlowers and San Diego Area Growers Petal It Forward with Happy Flower ... - Business Wire (press release)

CAPITOLA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The California Association of Flower Growers and Shippers, or CalFlowers, and its grower members, including those in San Diego County, will Petal It Forward on October 7, 2015, to spread happiness and joy with cut flowers.Petal It Forward was conceived by the Society of American Florists to share the power of flowers, as documented in research by Rutgers University1 that demonstrated flowers create delight, increase life satisfaction and make people happy. SAF recently surveyed 2,500 U.S. residents and found 88 percent of Americans report that giving flowers makes them feel happy, while 80 percent reported that receiving flowers makes them feel happy.2Members of CalFlowers, whose mission is to get flowers from the field to consumers, will spread the joy by giving away bouquets. In San Diego County, Dramm & Echter will offer samples of its locally grown gerberas and other flowers from 10 a.m.–11 a.m. at its location, 1150 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinit... http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150930006592/en/CalFlowers-San-Diego-Area-Growers-Petal-Happy

9-year-old boy earns praise for helping struggling flower vendor: ‘You are one awesome kid!’ - Yahoo Lifestyle

A 9-year-old boy from California has been lauded for going above and beyond for a flower vendor who had appeared to be struggling on the job, KTLA reports.Jeremiah Reyes was on his way to basketball practice with his sister Stephanie when the two came across 57-year-old Israel Parra, who was selling flowers on the side of the road in Santa Ana. Reyes, a fifth grader, told the station that was when he noticed that Parra seemed to be having trouble in the heat with only one arm.“I felt really sad,” he said. “I really wanted to help him out.”When the boy later learned that Parra, who doesn’t have health insurance, was also struggling financially, he decided to take matters into his own hands and created a GoFundMe with a goal of raising $20,000.“It just stayed in my heart and it just made me sad, kept on thinking about it and I really wanted to help him out,” Reyes explained.The generous act caught Parra, who picks up bouquets six days a week from Lupita’s Flowers and tries to sell them, off guard. According t... https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/9-old-boy-earns-praise-180731402.html

Business is 'blooming' at Park Avenue Florist & Gift Shop - Clay Today Online

FTD designs and Teleflora designs. They deliver all over the country as well as internationally. “We deliver worldwide – we FTD and Teleflora. We have wire services. So if it’s going to California, you place your order today, we can have it out there tomorrow,” McCleod said.“I’ve just started coming here,” said Orange Park’s Marlene Revella. “My parents and most of my family live up in Ohio, and obviously I won’t be going home for the holidays this year. So I decided to maybe send them a plant. But I came in and saw the different flower arrangements and plants, and I ended up being here for over an hour. The salespeople were so helpful and patient with me.“I ended up deciding to send a plant and flowers. I think it’s something I’ll probably do again in the future. It’s not too expensive, and it’s a pretty timely gift to let someone know you’re thinking of them.”McCleod says that the florist is doing mostly contactless deliveries and pickups on orders, as people are trying to maintain suggested health and safety protocols.“Usually within 24 hours,” said McCleod when asked about the turnaround time of delivery and pickup orders. “That way, if they pick out something special, we can order it in. We have a wide variety on hand, so we can usually fill it [the order].” McCleod hasn’t seen any particular demographic doing most of the buying.According to her, it’s across the board. Although, she says she’s seen more men than usual – doghouse buys, she calls them – assuming that quarantine has caused them to irritate the women in their lives.“We’re doing more centerpieces right now, especially for Thanksgiving,” said McCleod. “Scented with candles, something festive for their holiday table. Christmas is usually about the same thing. We have ornaments in the specialty type containers as well.” ... https://www.claytodayonline.com/stories/business-is-blooming-at-park-avenue-florist-gift-shop,25109

ROUNDUP: JP Parker Flowers vacates Indy store, adds retail truck - Indianapolis Business Journal

Mark Weghorst and Nick Smith. Weghorst opened the area’s first Slapfish location in July 2019, inside the Broccoli Bill’s grocery store that his father, Bill Weghorst, owns in Noblesville.California-based Slapfish offers a mostly seafood-focused menu, with an emphasis on sustainably sourced fish. Menu items include fish tacos, burritos, grilled fish bowls and other items, including a children’s menu. The chain is based in the Los Angeles suburb of Fountain Valley and has about 20 locations in several U.S. states, plus England.— Fast-casual Indian restaurant Tandoor & Tikka has opened its third Indianapolis store, and its fourth overall, at 5650 W. 86th St. The restaurant’s grand opening was June 26.It opened in Indianapolis in June 2018 at 805 W. 10th St. near IUPUI, followed by a Castleton location in 2019. Tandoor & Tikka also has a location in Bloomington.— The culinary establishment Studio C, 1051 E. 54th St., has discontinued its coffee service though it is continuing with its other lines of business. Local chef Greg Hardesty opened Studio C in 2019 as a place for a variety of food-oriented offerings based on market demand. The business’ offerings include carry-out meals, private dining and a wine club.— Peppy Grill opened June 19 at 910 W. 10th St. in The Avenue, a mixed-use development near the IUPUI campus. The restaurant is in the spot formerly occupied by Madd Greeks Mediterranean Grille, which closed in March after 3-1/2 years.The new Peppy Grill is associated with the Peppy Grill at 1004 Virginia Ave. in Fountain Square—it is not affiliated with Burt’s Peppy Grill at 3401 E. 10th St.— The Fudge Kettle plans to open its first brick-and-mortar retail space... https://www.ibj.com/blogs/property-lines/roundup-jp-parker-flowers-vacates-indy-store-adds-retail-truck

Small but mighty, a Washington florist battles back in the pandemic - Reuters

I really think they did a good job by not reopening too soon, because look at all the places that are having to close back down, like California, Texas,” Banks said. As the White House and Congress debate the next coronavirus relief bill, Banks said she would like more business funding and clarity on Paycheck Protection Program loans. The shop received a $75,000 loan under the program, allowing it to rehire furloughed staff. “They say it’s forgivable, but they haven’t come out with any clear-cut rules on how to make it forgivable,” Banks said. “I am on pins and needles.” Reporting by Makini Brice; Editing by Dan Burns and Richard ChangOur Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-smallbusiness/small-but-mighty-a-washington-florist-battles-back-in-the-pandemic-idUSKCN2511D6