Chatham Flower Shop News
Spotlight on: Sunnywoods Florist - TAPinto.net
Sunday, July 05, 2020Lilies grown in NJ, Hyacinth candles and many more items.All are perfect for this time of year and make an excellent gift or pick me up for a friend or loved one.Sign Up for Chatham NewsletterOur newsletter delivers the local news that you can trust.You have successfully signed up for the TAPinto Chatham Newsletter.Call to place an order for delivery or curbside pickup.973-645-4650 251 Main Street, Chathamhttp://www.sunnywoods.comhttps://www.facebook.com/pg/sunnywoodsflorist/about/?ref=page_internal Want to have your business featured? Email us a photo and short blurb at cathyannhodges@gmail.com (the feature is free!)... https://www.tapinto.net/towns/chatham/sections/chatham-small-business-spotlight/articles/spotlight-on-sunnywoods-florist
Linglestown Garden Club turns 75 - PennLive.com
Thursday, May 02, 2019I’m dumb about it. I’m here to learn.'"The Linglestown Garden Club will mark its 75th anniversary on May 8, with a celebration luncheon at the fire company.Lewisburg florist Chuck Chatham will be the guest speaker doing a demonstration of floral arrangements that will then be gifts to the club.Nine past presidents of the club also will be in attendance.Most members are from in and around Linglestown, but that’s not a requirement. Anyone can join – including men. In its 75 years, Smith said, the club has never had one as a member.Male or otherwise, if you’re interested in joining the Linglestown club, more information is available from current President Edie Weistling at 717-545-5878 or from any member. https://www.pennlive.com/gardening/2019/05/linglestown-garden-club-turns-75.html
County Veterans Committee honors Rathbun of Chatham
Tuesday, August 28, 2018HUDSON — The Columbia County Veterans committee, chaired by Joe Dybas, will be honoring SGT Murray Winn Rathbun of Chatham at 9 a.m. Aug. 27 at 401 State St., Hudson, in the Supervisors Chambers. SGT Rathbun served in the US Marine Corps. The public is invited. Murray Winn Rathbun was born Nov. 28, 1947 to Howard and Marion (Winn) Rathbun in Troy. He attended Berlin Central School District and after graduating in June 1965, Murray worked for Seagrott Florist in Berlin.Rathburn was drafted in the United States Marine Corps and was inducted into the service at Garden City, NJ on Dec. 5, 1968. He received basic training at Parris Island, where he qualified expert with the M-16. He then received training in supply services, attaining the rank of E-5 or sergeant. Rathburn was assigned to HQ&S Co., Supply Brigade, 1st Marine Div. in Vietnam as warehouse supply clerk. Although every Marine is a rifleman, Sgt. Rathbun’s duties included just about all the inventory and supply in warehouses, including receiving, inspecting, locating, storing, rotating, safekeeping, issuing, preparing, shipping, ma... https://www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/county-veterans-committee-honors-rathbun-chatham
BiS in brief: JCB job fair, John Davis Florist to celebrate 30th, Gulfstream manager to speak - Business In Savannah
Tuesday, December 19, 2017Series on Tuesday, Oct. 24.Davana Pilczuk, the human performance program manager at Savannah-based Gulfstream Aerospace, will make the presentation at the Savannah Morning News Auditorium, 1375 Chatham Parkway, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required, as a healthy lunch will be provided.Pilczuk, a former sports psychology and fitness consultant for the British National Swim Team, previously was the manager of the corporate-wide ergonomics and wellness program for Gulfstream. She also taught for seven years at Auburn University in the kinesiology department.This is the fourth year enmarket has partnered with Healthy Savannah, Sandfly Family Dental, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., Hoist Water, Savannah Morning News, Savannah Magazine and GPB Savannah – WSVH 91.1/WWIO 89.9 to host the Encourage Health Education Series.To RSVP for the Oct. 24 luncheon, visit http://healthysavannah.org/2017-encourage-health-series/. For more information, visit www.enmarket.comJohn Davis Florist celebrates 30th years with fundraiserJohn Davis Florist is celebrating 30 years of business with a Grand Reopening and 30th Anniversary party from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday with a fundraiser for Red Cross Relief Fund. Food and beverages being provided all day. Guests are encouraged to bring donations for the Red Cross Relief Fund.In 2010, a fire forced John Davis Florist to relocate the business to a warehouse in back of the property. The new storefront is refurbished with reclaimed materials, giving it a vintage look and feel, and features Savannah’s only Fresh Flower Bar.For more details about John Davis Florist, call 912.233.6077 or visit www.johndavisflorist.com.CONTACT USContact Susan Catron, Executive Editor at 912-652-0327 or susan.catron@savannahnow.com. http://businessinsavannah.com/bis/2017-09-26/bis-brief-jcb-job-fair-john-davis-florist-celebrate-30th-gulfstream-manager-speak
Shaver, Suzanne Wright - GoDanRiver.com
Tuesday, March 14, 2017Rev. Daryl Joyce officiating. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org. Scott Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Chatham is serving the Shaver family. scottfuneralhomechatham.com.#ndn-video-player-3.ndn_embedded .ndn_floatContainer { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }... http://www.godanriver.com/obituaries/shaver-suzanne-wright/article_a896d1ec-66ea-54d6-b71f-faca6bd19d7a.html
JIMMY "HEY HONEY, HEY" ELAM | West Virginia | herald-dispatch.com - Huntington Herald Dispatch
Sunday, January 17, 2021JIMMY “HEY HONEY, HEY” ELAM, 56, of Huntington, West Virginia, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, in St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va. He was born May 31, 1964, in Huntington, son of the late Donald and Judy Kay Corns Elam. In addition to his mother, Jimmy is survived by his older sisters, Kay Johnson and Paula Mays; baby sister, Lynette Kinser; aunt, Betty Parsons and her boys; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Jimmy worked as the Head Florist at Archer’s Flowers in Huntington, W.Va., and was a proud member of the LGBTQ community. There will be a Celebration of Life service scheduled at a later date. Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, Huntington, W.Va., is caring for the family. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hensonandkitchen.com. https://www.herald-dispatch.com/obituaries/wv/jimmy-hey-honey-hey-elam/article_82249564-526a-5e44-8695-30c3e729d752.html
Highlands florist urges support for local shops as some take business to West Virginia - WSLS 10
Wednesday, December 02, 2020They partnered with a local bakery to deliver cupcakes with flowers, and they’re also shipping bouquets for the first time.The owner said people who are frustrated with Virginia’s mask requirement and pledging not to wear them while shopping are only hurting small businesses like 'mom and pop’ places.“We’re close to West Virginia and a lot people are just jumping over the border because it’s like nothing ever happened over there, and over here we’re still very restricted, but if you continue to take all of your business to West Virginia, then the businesses here are not going to be here when you come back,” said Erin Huffman, The Flower Center owner.Huffman said small businesses like The Flower Center are just doing what is required in Virginia. https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2020/06/13/highlands-florist-urges-support-for-local-shops-as-some-take-business-to-west-virginia/
How this company saved thousands of flowers during the pandemic - Business Insider - Business Insider
Wednesday, October 28, 2020Lauren Anderson and Rachel Bridgwood held a drive-through flower event. Business Insider visited Sweet Root Village's pop-up flower market in Alexandria, Virginia, to see the other pivots the owners have implemented to keep their small business afloat.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Following is a transcipt of the video.Lauren Anderson: When people ask, like, "How are things going? How's the business, how are you?" Like, you know, your first thing is to be like,Rachel Bridgwood: "Fine!"Lauren Anderson: But then we're like, no.Rachel: We're bad.Lauren: Bad. Things are bad.Narrator: Lauren and Rachel run the flower design company Sweet Root Village in Alexandria, Virginia. At the beginning of 2020, they were expecting their most successful year yet.Lauren: It was our 10-year anniversary in business. We were at our highest booking level we had ever been for events. And literally within a week, it was gone.Narrator: Then COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders canceled weddings across the country and crippled the wedding industry. Lauren and Rachel lost 80% of their business and had to furlough their staff, including themselves.Lauren: We're like, congratulations to us. We made it 10 years...unemployment.Rachel: We're unemployed from our own business.Lauren: File for unemployment. This is our warehouse/studio workspace that we produce all of the flowers for weddings and events out of.Narrator: In a typical year, they work upwards of 100 events.Lauren: Some weekends we're employing, like, up to 100 people. We pull in big teams of people to work two, three,... https://www.businessinsider.com/how-va-wedding-florist-saved-thousands-flowers-during-pandemic-2020-10
ROUNDUP: JP Parker Flowers vacates Indy store, adds retail truck - Indianapolis Business Journal
Wednesday, October 28, 2020PUI 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