By Cindy Anderson AIFD, CFD As a fulltime freelancer, I have the pleasure of working for an event company that has had the contract to provide floral décor for the Super Bowl and The Tour Championship Golf, both for Fed Ex. Although working these high-profile…

Submitted by Sandy Schroeck AIFD, CFD, PFCI  The education landscape is changing and AIFD® is changing with it! We have updated the continuing education units to-be more inclusive of all types of learning opportunities. As leaders in the floral industry, you understand the value of…

We are extremely delighted to announce the ROOTS Design Competition! This exciting contest is open to all florists, designers and flower lovers across the globe! The main objective of the contest is to submit your idea of ROOTS through creative and interpretive design and reflect this year’s…

Congratulations to all our members taking on new Leadership roles! My travels have taken me to the 2022 Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo held in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Members from our North Central Regional Chapter were there to greet me and I was pleased…

Through this Virtual Auction you can bid on experiences to enhance your Symposium experience!

Submitted by Laurie Lemek AIFD | Historian Committee Chair LOOKING AT OLD AIFD MEMORIABILIA? YOU MIGHT HAVE A TREASURE FOR US! The Historian Committee is in the process of creating an archive where our membership can store our information in an organized and accessible format…

Congratulations to all of the dedicated members taking office soon! They are about to embark on a new year of dedicated leadership to our institute!

The Nashville Lawn and Garden Show established the Joe Smith AIFD Floral Art Gallery in recognition of his years of service. In 2022, twenty-seven designers interpreted the theme of the show “Birds, Bees, Butterflies and Blooms.” AIFD Foundation Fund Development Chair Kevin Coble AIFD was in attendance to floral the entrance and participate in the festivities.

On the Symposium Main Stage we plan to celebrate and recognize some of the AIFD® educators who have inspired, encouraged, and nurtured some of our best designers. Please submit your story to help us select the AIFD® mentors who will be honored on stage at our celebration.  The future of floristry is dependent on the teachings of our finest AIFD® educators today.

The South Central Regional Chapter was beyond thrilled with the attendance at the Shining Through a Pandemic Event, held the weekend of March 12 – 13 2022. This was the first live and in person meeting in two years!