Industry Resources - Associations tag:www.floristware.com,2008:/content/industry_resources/associations//9 2007-07-16T16:04:21Z A directory of associations dedicated to supporting retail florists all over the world. Movable Type 3.35 Alabama State Florists’ Association tag:www.floristware.com,2007:/content/industry_resources/associations//9.54 2007-06-13T02:28:04Z 2007-07-16T16:04:21Z Alabama State Florists’ Association George (Buddy) Robbins, AAF, AIFD 7651 Bankhead Hwy. Dora, AL 35062 205-648-2002 Marty Doty 3101 County Rd. 316 Trinity, AL 35673 205-486-7106... Mark Anderson http://www.floristware.com Alabama State Florists’ Association George (Buddy) Robbins, AAF, AIFD 7651 Bankhead Hwy. Dora, AL 35062 205-648-2002 Marty Doty 3101 County Rd. 316 Trinity, AL 35673 205-486-7106 Alamo Area Allied Association tag:www.floristware.com,2007:/content/industry_resources/associations//9.92 2007-05-12T18:47:35Z 2007-07-14T20:20:50Z The Alamo Area Allied Association (along with six other regional organizations) is allied with the Texas State Florists’ Association. Together they strive to provide the florists of Texas with a forum for increased professionalism through education and cooperative efforts to... Mark Anderson http://www.floristware.com Texas State Florists' Association PO Box 140255 Austin TX 78714 512-834-0361 ]]> Alaska State Florists Association tag:www.floristware.com,2007:/content/industry_resources/associations//9.408 2007-04-27T02:12:18Z 2007-09-07T03:04:31Z You can contact the Alaska State Florists Association at (907) 333-6908.... Mark Anderson http://www.floristware.com You can contact the Alaska State Florists Association at (907) 333-6908. Allied Florists Of Houston tag:www.floristware.com,2007:/content/industry_resources/associations//9.55 2007-04-18T02:30:01Z 2007-07-19T03:11:07Z The following is taken from their official website: Allied Florists of Houston is a professional trade association of retail florists, wholesale florists, growers and associate members who work together to provide the highest quality products and services to Houston metropolitan... Mark Anderson http://www.floristware.com The following is taken from their official website: Allied Florists of Houston is a professional trade association of retail florists, wholesale florists, growers and associate members who work together to provide the highest quality products and services to Houston metropolitan area customers. http://alliedfloristsofhouston.org/]]> American Academy of Floriculture - AAF tag:www.floristware.com,2007:/content/industry_resources/associations//9.425 2007-04-16T03:15:53Z 2007-09-07T03:33:11Z Established in 1965, the American Academy of Floriculture (AAF) recognizes industry members that meet the Academy's high standards of service to their industry and community. Nomination and acceptance into the Academy is open to qualified persons in all segments of... Mark Anderson http://www.floristware.com AAF section of the SAF website.]]> American Floral Endowment - AFE tag:www.floristware.com,2007:/content/industry_resources/associations//9.426 2007-04-14T03:21:02Z 2007-09-07T03:34:03Z The American Floral Endowment is the leading not-for-profit, non-governmental source for floricultural/environmental horticulture research and development funding in the United States. Tax deductible contributions make funding resources possible and support it’s work for a stronger & better floral industry. More... Mark Anderson http://www.floristware.com website.]]> American Institute of Floral Designers tag:www.floristware.com,2007:/content/industry_resources/associations//9.427 2007-04-12T03:22:50Z 2007-09-07T03:34:47Z From their official website... The American Institute of Floral Designers was established in 1965 by a small group of leading floral designers dedicated to recognizing and promoting the art of floral design as a professional career. Today, it is the... Mark Anderson http://www.floristware.com From their official website... The American Institute of Floral Designers was established in 1965 by a small group of leading floral designers dedicated to recognizing and promoting the art of floral design as a professional career. Today, it is the floral industry's leading non-profit organization committed to establishing and maintaining higher standards in professional floral design. With over 1,200 members worldwide, AIFD and its members are in the forefront of the industry in presenting educational and design programs. Accredited Membership in AIFD is selective. To be accredited, a floral designer must fulfill rigid qualifications and demonstrate advanced professional ability. Members are distinguished by the letters "AIFD" used as an addendum to their name. To maintain accreditation, they must meet certain continuing education requirements. From diverse backgrounds and interests, from small-town florists to large-scale party designers, from college professors to Rose Parade consultants, from nationally known corporate advisors in product development to winners in international design competition, AIFD members are found in virtually every aspect of floriculture.]]> Appalachian Professional Florist's Association tag:www.floristware.com,2006:/content/industry_resources/associations//9.78 2007-04-07T17:08:56Z 2007-07-19T03:11:43Z From their website: Owners of flower shops in the state of Tennessee, neighboring states of North Carolina and Virginia are invited to join the Appalachian Professional Florist's Association. If you are interested in becoming a member, you may print the... Mark Anderson http://www.floristware.com From their website: Owners of flower shops in the state of Tennessee, neighboring states of North Carolina and Virginia are invited to join the Appalachian Professional Florist's Association. If you are interested in becoming a member, you may print the Membership Form off our website. For more information please contact Ryan Salyer at apfanewsletter@yahoo.com or Roddy Bird at 423-929-0575. http://appalachianprofessionalfloristassociation.com]]> Arizona State Florists' Association tag:www.floristware.com,2007:/content/industry_resources/associations//9.56 2007-03-18T02:31:54Z 2007-07-19T03:12:34Z The Arizona State Florists' Association is a professional trade association of retail florists, wholesale florists, growers and associate members who work together to provide the highest quality products and services to Arizona area customers. http://www.azflorists.org/ Arizona State Florists' Association 5842... Mark Anderson http://www.floristware.com http://www.azflorists.org/ Arizona State Florists' Association 5842 E Justine Road Scottsdale AZ 85254 Phone: 602-494-9094 Fax: 602-995-0351 ]]> Arkansas State Florists Association tag:www.floristware.com,2007:/content/industry_resources/associations//9.57 2007-03-13T02:33:04Z 2007-07-19T03:12:59Z The Arkansas State Florists Association is a professional trade association of retail florists, wholesale florists, growers and associate members who work together to provide the highest quality products and services to Arkansas area customers. Each year the Arkansas Florist Association... Mark Anderson http://www.floristware.com http://www.arkansasfloristsassociation.org/ Arkansas State Florists Association Margaret Abbott, President Lunsford's Flower & Gift Shop 1505 West Main Street Blytheville AR 72315 870-763-7001]]> British Florist Association tag:www.floristware.com,2007:/content/industry_resources/associations//9.155 2007-02-20T03:30:01Z 2007-07-19T03:13:28Z The British Florist Association is the only trade association in the florist industry that is recognised by Government both here and in Brussels. As the exclusive UK member of FEUPF, the European Federation of Florist Associations, the BFA is recognised... Mark Anderson http://www.floristware.com http://www.britishfloristassociation.org]]> California State Florists' Association tag:www.floristware.com,2007:/content/industry_resources/associations//9.58 2007-02-13T03:34:16Z 2007-07-19T03:13:48Z The California State Floral Association was formed in 1948 to organize and unite all segments of the floral industry at the state level. CSFA is committed to increasing the effectiveness of the California floral industry by networking with its membership,... Mark Anderson http://www.floristware.com http://www.calstatefloral.com/ California State Florists' Association 1521 I Street Sacramento CA 95814 916-448-5266 ]]> Central Tennessee Professional Florists’ Association tag:www.floristware.com,2007:/content/industry_resources/associations//9.88 2007-01-25T18:37:04Z 2007-07-16T16:07:47Z The Central Tennessee Professional Florists’ Association is allied with the Tennessee State Florist Association. Their contact information appears below: Tennessee State Florist Association Beth Clay, TCF TNSFA President 1442 Gallatin Road North Madison TN 37115 615-868-8600... Mark Anderson http://www.floristware.com Tennessee State Florist Association Beth Clay, TCF TNSFA President 1442 Gallatin Road North Madison TN 37115 615-868-8600]]> Central Virginia Florists Association tag:www.floristware.com,2007:/content/industry_resources/associations//9.422 2007-01-16T03:49:54Z 2007-09-07T02:51:54Z Contact information for the Central Virginia Florists Association appears below: 501 Courthouse Road Richmond, VA 23236 Phone: (804) 378-0700... Mark Anderson http://www.floristware.com Contact information for the Central Virginia Florists Association appears below: 501 Courthouse Road Richmond, VA 23236 Phone: (804) 378-0700 Chattanooga Area Professional Florists tag:www.floristware.com,2007:/content/industry_resources/associations//9.89 2007-01-12T18:39:30Z 2007-07-16T16:08:19Z The Chattanooga Area Professional Florists are allied with the Tennessee State Florist Association. Their contact information appears below: Tennessee State Florist Association Beth Clay, TCF TNSFA President 1442 Gallatin Road North Madison TN 37115 615-868-8600... Mark Anderson http://www.floristware.com Tennessee State Florist Association Beth Clay, TCF TNSFA President 1442 Gallatin Road North Madison TN 37115 615-868-8600]]>