Floral Design News

Chapter Updates October 2022

Chapter Updates October 2022

See what the different chapters have been doing during the last few months and what is coming up next.

Arkansas’ Floral Association Celebrated with PASSION

Arkansas’ Floral Association Celebrated with PASSION

See some highlights from the Arkansas Floral Association’s 70th Annual Convention and Vendor Showcase. The theme was PASSION.

President’s Message

President’s Message

T.L. Todd Sweeden, President AIFD First and foremost as I begin this report, I must say thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve AIFD® as your 2022-2023 president. The honor is humbling and I continue to be mindful of all this office entails.…

Apprentice to Designer

Apprentice to Designer

Do you need new floral designers and can’t find any?  How about training your own.  The State of Idaho has a Registered Apprenticeship Program.  An Apprenticeship Program is an industry-driven, high quality career pathway where employers, schools and organizations can develop and prepare their future workforce.  This is a national program from your state’s department of labor. 

Southern Chapter is hosting a Body Flower Contest & We Want You!

Southern Chapter is hosting a Body Flower Contest & We Want You!

Make a boutonnière and add some flair. Then enter the Southern Chapter’s Body Flower Contest.

BLOOM…creativity takes courage…

BLOOM…creativity takes courage…

The North Carolina State Florist Association ended their year with the BLOOM…creativity takes courage… convention on Aug. 12-14th in Durham, NC.

HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT YOUR NATIONAL AIFD COMMITTEES?

HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT YOUR NATIONAL AIFD COMMITTEES?

Submitted By Janet Black AIFD AIFD® is made up of twelve committees, each committee has a Chair and most have a Vice Chair. There is always a participant from the National Board called a Liaison.  Members on the committees are on two-year staggered terms, with…

AIFD at SAF Orlando 2022

AIFD at SAF Orlando 2022

Submitted by Renee Tucci AIFD The Society of American Florists held their 137th annual Convention September 6-8 at the Hilton Hotel in Orlando Florida. Many AIFD® members were in attendance, taking advantage of the industry updates, business sessions, design inspirations, awards and accolades, and networking…

Be The Color

Be The Color

Adam Havrilla AIFD started Be The Color because he had seen first-hand what a difference floral artistry has the power to accomplish.

Support Your Region by Becoming a Friend of the AIFD Foundation

Support Your Region by Becoming a Friend of the AIFD Foundation

For years, the AIFD Foundation has relied on the support of floral industry professionals to make a difference in the lives of others. At the 2022 Symposium, the Friends of the AIFD Foundation initiative was launched to strengthen the program of work of the AIFD Foundation so that these educational opportunities may continue to grow.