by Rod Crittenden | Jul 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Once again this year the Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Florists Association will make its presence felt at the Wisconsin State Fair presented by U.S. Cellular. Featured at the annual gathering will be the Wisconsin Professional Floral Designer of the Year contest....
by Rod Crittenden | May 2, 2018 | Meeting
The 2018 WUMFA golf outing will be held Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Morningstar Golf Club in Waukesha, WI. The day will begin with check-in and range balls at 9:00 a.m. The first tee will be at 10:00 a.m. You’ll get lunch at the turn plus two drink tickets. All...
by Rod Crittenden | Feb 6, 2018 | Valentine’s Day
It’s the countdown to the holiday of love…Valentine’s Day is on Wednesday, February 14th. What should you give to express your love? Flowers, of course. Romance is literally in full bloom when your flower design arrives! Where should you go to get Valentine’s...
by Rod Crittenden | Sep 21, 2017 | Marketing, Social Media, Sweetest Day
I have an exciting opportunity to share with you! The Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Florists Association, in partnership with Kennicott Brothers Co. would like to offer you access to our suite of promotional images to help generate more interest in flowers as an...
by Rod Crittenden | May 3, 2017 | Hall of Fame Awards
Schroeder’s Flowers is 2017 WUMFA Grower of the Year Schroeder’s Flowers, Green Bay, Wisconsin, was honored as the Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Florists Association’s Grower of the Year at the group’s annual convention held in the Wisconsin...
by Rod Crittenden | Apr 28, 2017 | Hall of Fame Awards
Bob Larson Honored with Special Services Award Bob Larson, AIFD, of Bo-Jo’s Creations, Ellsworth, Wisconsin, is the recipient of the Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Florists Association’s 2017 Special Services Award. The award, given to a deserving...
by Rod Crittenden | Apr 27, 2017 | Hall of Fame Awards
WUMFA Names Rasmussen Young Person of the Year Jae Rasmussen from Memorial Florist, Appleton, Wisconsin, is the 2017 WUMFA Young Person of the Year. The award was presented at the annual WUMFA convention held in the Wisconsin Dells. Rasmussen began his floral career...
by Rod Crittenden | Apr 26, 2017 | Hall of Fame Awards
Krueger Wholesale is WUMFA 2017 Wholesaler of the Year! Krueger Wholesale Florist, Rothschild, Wisconsin, was chosen Wholesaler of the Year at the 2017 Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Florists Association convention. Honored for their contribution to the advancement of...
by Rod Crittenden | Apr 25, 2017 | Hall of Fame Awards
Sharkey’s is WUMFA Retailer of the Year Amy and Scott Sharkey, Sharkey’s Floral and Greenhouses, Crivitz, Wisconsin, accepted the Retailer of the Year award at this year’s Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Florists Association. The honor is given to a...
by Rod Crittenden | Apr 24, 2017 | Hall of Fame Awards
Mike Homyak Receives WUMFA National Services Award The 2017 Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Florists Association National Services Award was presented to Mike Homyak, Jr. at the annual WUMFA convention. It is given to a member who provides outstanding service to the...