To:  Retail Florists, Wholesale Florists and Suppliers

            We have all seen major changes in our lives and businesses this year with the economy.  ISFA remains a strong association offering many avenues for members to save money in their business.  Please take a few minutes and read the benefits we offer and you will see how being an ISFA member will help make your business more profitable.       

 

●  Insurance Program:  Business liability and auto insurance with State Auto Insurance Company and Major Medical with   

    Assurant Health.

●  Office Supplies:  Member discounts with Office Max, in-store and website orders.

●  Education:  Hands-On Workshops, Certification Program, Advanced ICPF Courses and ICPF Master Designer Classes

●  Grants and Scholarships:  Financial aid provided for members wishing to increase their knowledge in the industry

     through certification and national design schools

●  Annual Convention:  Spring Conference, March 12-15, 2009, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield, offering Hands- On

    Workshops, Design Programs, Marketplace and Design Contests. 

●  ISFA Bulletin:  Quarterly issues featuring all the latest news and trends.

●  Wholesale Promotion:  One time discount offered to active ISFA members.  Following is a list of participating wholesalers and discounts available.  The coupons offered can more than cover the $99.00 membership dues. 

 

1.       Baisch & Skinner, All Locations:  10% off supplies (excluding cases of glassware), redeem in-store only; coupon cannot not be used in conjunction with any other offer, expiration December 31, 2009.

2.       Bill Doran Co.:  20% off single order of fresh flowers, supplies and plants.  June 1, 2009 – October 1, 2009.

3.       Everflora Chicago:  New Customers Only!!!  50% off your first 3 orders.  Min. order $500.00 ($250 in Chicagoland) Choose from our Everyday pricelist.  Not valid 2 weeks prior to any holiday.  Place your order 10 days prior to delivery.  Only valid for customers in our delivery area.  Call for details.  We cover a large area.  This discount offer is only valid 45 days from the first order.

4.       Kennicott Brothers, Co.:  15% off your next supply order, expiration December 31, 2009.

5.       LaSalle Wholesale Florists, St. Louis, MO:  10% off any order of fresh flowers, plants or supplies between June 1, 2009 and October 31, 2009.  Coupon cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount offer.

6.       The Roy Houff Co.:  15% off your next supply order, expiration December 31, 2009.

7.       Van’s Floral Products, All Locations:  20% off hard goods only, expiration December 31, 2009.

 

 

 

                                                                                                   Sincerely,

 

                                                                                                           

 

                                                                                                  Jerry C. Hankins, AIFD,TCF