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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES UAE flower industry endures effects of crisis April 9, 2009 -The United Arab Emirates, being at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa, has great potential to be a major hub for the overseas flower industry. But as the global credit crunch continues to bite, business, unfortunately, is no longer a bed of roses for the flower industry. Gulfnews.com reports. | READ MORE Survey: small businesses more confident about themselves than economy April 6, 2009 - An Angus Reid Strategies survey of Canadian small businesses commissioned by Staples Canada has determined that small businesses have more confidence in their own operations than they do in the Canadian economy. Juno competition a big boost for floral shop April 6, 2009 - Awesome Blossoms strives to be a completely local company with great expertise in flowers and floral design. It proved to be true, as owner Marianne Cichowski won second place for her “zen-like” floral design at the 2009 Juno Blooms Floral competition. The Langley Times reports. | READ MORE Quebecers intend to spend with care in 2009 April 6, 2009 - The Conseil québécois du commerce de détail (CQCD)/Retail Council of Quebec released the results of a survey on Quebec consumers' spending intentions for the next 12 months and found that consumers are cutting back. Retail therapy: Canadians consumed by consumption April 2, 2009 - Beyond our need for "the necessities," Canadians, like most Westerners, have come to view commodities as essential components of our identities. For some, buying and acquiring has become nothing less than a primary reason to live. The Toronto Star reports. | READ MORE Contest winner spreads joy with flowers April 2, 2009 - Nobody knows the meaning of flower power better than Kate Brennan. She made the rounds at a local hospital and a long-term care centre on Friday, spreading cheer by handing out flowers. She was among a couple dozen people from across Canada who won a contest from Dove and got $500 to do nice things for others. The Windsor Star reports. | READ MORE Flowers hit the big screen in Times Square April 1, 2009 - At the beginning of March, Asocolflores kicked off a four-month long flower promotion campaign on the CBS Super Screen media board in Times Square. |
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