Flower Market Circular edition 57 – 17 March 2017

Market News

Welcome Stix & Flora

Melbourne based lifestyle brand Stix & Flora has started operating at the Flower Market on Thursdays.

The mother and daughter duo behind it, Jules and Em, design and create beautiful handcrafted pieces including wooden vases and planters.

Jules and Em started the boutique business in a small beach shack on the Mornington Peninsula but because of demand for their products, they have since relocated to a larger studio to produce even more pieces.

Keep an eye out for them in the Flower Market.

Winner announced

Thank you to all florists who completed the Valentine’s Day survey. Your feedback provides valuable information on the campaign’s success and helps develop future marketing campaigns to suit your business needs.

Congratulations to Athena from Scent of a Flower who was randomly selected from respondents and has won a $100 APACK voucher.

Children in the Market

Based on the success of the Children in the Market trial in September last year, registrations are open again for children to visit the Market during the Easter school holidays on Tuesday 11 April and Wednesday 12 April.

The details: 

• All children entering the Market must be pre-registered and approved by the MMA.
• Children under 15 years old are not permitted in the Market except for the nominated days as advised by the MMA.
• The trial will be limited to the first 100 registered children, so be sure to download the registration form here and return it to the MMA as soon as possible to secure your child’s visit.
• Employees must have the approval of their business nominee prior to submitting their form to the MMA.

Please note, any unregistered children found on site will need to be immediately removed by the responsible adult. A breach of the conditions or Market Operating Rules will incur penalties for the Access Card holder and their employer.

Contact the MMA on 9258 6100 for more information.

Flower growers wanted

This year’s Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show will feature behind the scenes video footage of the history and families behind Victoria’s flower farms.
This video content will be displayed to over 100,000 visitors at the show. It will also be part of the launch of a Flowers Victoria You Tube Channel.
Businesses involved will be able to use this footage in their own marketing efforts.
Please contact Flowers Victoria’s Marketing & Events Coordinator Anastasia Volpe to register your interest on 0418 282 875 or email avolpe@vff.org.au

Update your details

Have you changed address recently? If you haven’t received a letter from the MMA in the past month, your account details could be out of date.

To update your account details contact the Customer Service Centre on 9258 6123 or customerservice@melbournemarket.com.au

Key Dates

Children in the Market

• 11 April 2017
• 12 April 2017

Access card common expiry

• 30 April 2017

Ask the MMA

If you’ve got a question or suggestion for the MMA email it to submissions@melbournemarket.com.au.