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Teleflora Recognizes Michael Kraft of Nanz & Kraft Florists as the 2019 Tom Butler “Floral Retailer of The Year” - PerishableNews
Tuesday, October 22, 2019Kentucky. Kraft passed at the age of 52 afterbattling cancer. He is remembered as one of the most positive members of thecommunity and is survived by his wife, Allison, and daughters, Lindsey andShelby. Tom Butler’s passion for the floral industry inspiredan almost 50-year career. He served as Chairman of Teleflora, Chairman of theAmerican Floral Endowment (AFE) and was a longtime devoted advocate for the Endowment,beginning his service as a trustee in 2006. Known for possessing anunparalleled knack for fundraising and for his significant interest inexpanding and improving the Endowment, Tom’s commitment to giving and innovation continues within the floralindustry through the Tom Butler Family Fund that helps provide funds to support AFE’s researchand grant efforts. Among his many rolesand accomplishments, Tom served as the Chair of the AFE Development Committeeand as a Trustee on the AFE Board; TI World President; Member of the AmericanAcademy of Florists; Professional Floral Communicators International; Societyof American Florists (Past Board of Directors). He was also a member of numerous national and statefloral associations and recipient of: SAF’s Hall of Fame Award and Paul Ecke,Jr. Award; Florida State Florists’ Association Hall of Fame Award andLifetime Achievement Award and Place in the Sun Award; Michigan State Florists’Association Award of National Industry Service; Michigan Floral Foundation Hall ofFame Award; Arkansas State Florists’ Association Distinguished Service Award and Oklahoma StateFlorists’ Hall of Fame. Tom passed away in August 2014, after a battle withcancer. Many who knew Tom considered him to be the “Chief Champion of Florists”– always there when they needed him, always understanding their issues andconcerns, and always representing their cause. Say everything and share your “Love OutLoud®” with the gift of Teleflora® flowers— all made by hand and deliveredby hand by your local florist. By tapping over 10,000 member florists in NorthAmerica alone, Teleflora offers the kind of personal touches, artistry andexpertise you expect from a trusted neighborhood florist—even if thatneighborhood is across the country. No prepackaged flowers in nondescript boxesdropped on your doorstep—Teleflora’s network of professional florists createsartistic arrangements personally delivered in a vase, often on the same day.Teleflora makes every day an occasion with a two-in-one gift that includes amultipurpose keepsake container for long-lasting enjoyment. Follow Teleflora onFacebook and tag your own #LoveOutLoud moment. ... https://www.perishablenews.com/floral/teleflora-recognizes-michael-kraft-of-nanz-kraft-florists-as-the-2019-tom-butler-floral-retailer-of-the-year/
Hippie-ish Chain Flower Child Opens Today in the Woodlands With Chia Seed Wraps - Eater Houston
Tuesday, March 19, 2019Woodlands location is open Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Flower Child’s Woodlands location Photo: Shelby Tsika... https://houston.eater.com/2019/3/6/18253148/flower-child-the-woodlands-opening
Acts of Kindness: Flowers Delivered to Nursing Staff at Roswell - Spectrum News
Monday, April 27, 2020The Roswell Park nursing staff wants to thank Physician Assistant Bev Close’s mother, who is a florist at Savilles Country Florist in Orchard Park, for sending them a beautiful arrangement to workers on the front lines.If you see an act of kindness, please let us know. Email photos and video to photos@charter.com or use the hashtag #ActsofKindness on our social media platforms. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/Acts-of-Kindness-and-Faces-Buffalo/2020/04/18/acts-of-kindness--flowers-delivered-to-nursing-staff-at-roswell
Wayne florist had to shut down her business, but her heart is in full bloom - NorthJersey.com
Monday, April 27, 2020Philip DeVencentisNorthJersey.comPublished 5:45 PM EDT Apr 3, 2020WAYNE — Dayna Montaina has something that she would like to say.This bud is for you.The local florist has spent hours emptying her shop's walk-in refrigerators of carnations, daisies and roses, and delivering them — one at a time — to random homes around the township. Each stem has a care tag, with a handwritten note, wrapped around it.Montaina was forced to close her shop last month under an executive order by Gov. Phil Murphy that shut down nonessential retail businesses due to the coronavirus pandemic.If arranged in baskets and bouquets, the flowers she has been giving away would fetch thousands of dollars, she said."You can fall into despair, or you can rise above it," said Montaina, who owns Blooms of Wayne on Hamburg Turnpike. "If I had to be closed, there was no reason why I couldn't take that time to try to do something for other people."Montaina hit about six dozen homes on side streets, off Ratzer Road, during Tuesday afternoon's delivery. Residents of Beechwood and Chestnut drives found red roses on their front s... https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/passaic/wayne/2020/04/01/wayne-nj-florist-had-shut-down-her-business-but-her-heart-bloom/2925294001/
We're Open Castro's Flowers staying open to cover local floral needs Tim Griffin 6:40 - KRIS Corpus Christi News
Monday, April 27, 2020CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Today's We’re Open segment takes us to a place where they can still deliver smiles in the toughest of times. Castro’s Flower Shop is one of the oldest florists in Corpus Christi. They have been around since 1951 making it a long-running family business.Simon and Rafiela Castro started their flower business more than 68 years ago. They passed it onto their grandchildren Eddie and Debbie Castro in 1985.Now, 35 years later, they are still at it. And despite COVID-19, their services are still in demand.“People still want to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and get well soon," Eddie Garcia said. "Sadly to say, funerals are still going on and people still want flowers for funerals, it helps with their grieving process,"Eddie Castro says his business has switched over to contact free delivery.“We go to a house, ring the door bell, put the flowers by the door," he said. "Our driver steps back, we wait for the person to answer the door and let them know the flowers are here.”And if you are looking for a way to impress your sweetheart, Eddie says he has you covered."Right now, we have a special on a dozen roses that are normally $59.99," h... https://www.kristv.com/open/castros-flowers-staying-open-to-cover-local-floral-needs
Florists, flower vendors are looking to rebound from coronavirus pandemic as non-essential businesses - Fortune
Monday, April 27, 2020Florists, flower vendors are looking to rebound from coronavirus pandemic as non-essential businesses Fortune link data-react-helmet="true" rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="60x60" href="data:image/png;base64,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... https://fortune.com/2020/04/10/are-flowers-still-delivered-coronavirus-flower-vendors-non-essential-businesses-covid-19-pandemic/
Pandemic shutdown may boost Mother's Day supermarket floral sales - The Produce News
Monday, April 27, 2020Flowers can express joy, care and understanding in an instant.”Koehler and Dramm Wholesale Florist in Minneapolis recently sent out this message to all of its customers: “Mother’s Day is going to look quite a bit different for a whole lot of people this year, and flowers are likely to be one of the top gift choices during a time when many folks may not be able to see their moms. Flowers send the message, ‘I love you, I miss you, and I’m thinking of you’ best.”Ron Crittenden, executive vice president at the Great Lakes Floral Association, said, “Flowers and plants play an important role in emotional wellbeing. Our society needs the ability to have a safe and effective way to say Happy Mother’s Day to millions of moms. We understand the positive impact flowers make on a person’s life. We see it every day. Flowers are needed now more than ever.” ... https://www.producenews.com/more-company-profiles/company-profiles/28997-pandemic-shutdown-may-boost-mother-s-day-supermarket-floral-sales
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