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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 Law suit over Louisana florist law
March 18, 2010 - State law requires Louisiana florists to
pass a test and get a license to arrange and sell flowers, making
Louisiana the only U.S. state with such a requirement. A lawsuit filed last
week is challenging the law's constitutionality, claiming it infringes
on a resident's right to earn a living. USA Today reports. | READ MORE Designers name their favourite fashion flowers March 17, 2010 - Along with crocuses and daffodils comes another surefire sign of spring: florals in fashion. The garden-party look is a seasonal classic, but there's been some updating this season. Twists include tulip-style hemlines and fabric petals adorning everything from tank tops to ballgowns. ABCNews.com reports. | READ MORE Tillsonburg florist a Pick Ontario finalist March 17, 2010 - Mandy Babbey, owner of XQZT Floral Design in Tillsonburg, Ont. is a finalist in Pick Ontario's province-wide design competition and will be featured at Canada Blooms in Toronto today. The Tillsonburg News reports. | READ MORE Free trade show seminars ready to download March 16, 2010 - The International Home and Housewares Show is taking place right now in Chicago. The trade show's website has posted several seminars, free to download, that may be of interest to florists. What tools should be in your company toolbox March 12, 2010 - A list of items every entrepreneur should have to make life easier and more productive. The Globe and Mail reports. | READ MORE Recession improves job loyalty for about 30 per cent March 12, 2010 - The economic recession in Canada has improved the working relationship between employees and their bosses with one-third of employees saying they are more loyal to their employer, according to a survey from global staffing company Kelly Services. Canada.com reports. | READ MORE The challenges of dealing with a younger boss March 10, 2010 - As generations continue to mix in the workplace, many older workers are reporting to younger bosses and this can sometimes result in conflict. U.S. research reveals habits of social media users March 10, 2010 - The Retail Advertising and Marketing Association, a division of NRF, released new research last week at NRF’s Retail Innovation & Marketing Conference on the habits of social media users. Victoria smashes flower count record March 9, 2010 - At a record 21 billion blooms, this year's Victoria, B.C. Flower Count recorded enough blossoms in the capital region to give a bouquet of more than 650 flowers to every man, woman and child in Canada. OakBayNews.com reports. | READ MORE Ottawa puts credit card industry on notice March 9, 2010 - Ottawa is proposing legislation that would give the federal finance minister the authority to regulate the credit and debit card industry, "a huge victory" for merchants and consumers, a coalition of retailers said last Thursday. The Toronto Star reports. | READ MORE |



