Our yearly symposium could not be produced without the generous support of our industry partners. As anticipation builds for us to be together this July in Chicago, we checked in with some of our partners to see what they have in store for us. We’ll be sharing these highlight previews from our partners with you over the coming weeks, so stay tuned for more installations in the Symposium Partner Highlight Series!

Diamond Partner Teleflora

Director of Industry Relations, Lottie McKinnon, shares that Teleflora has been partnering with AIFD for more than 30 years. “I love the inspiration and opportunity to learn and interact with other designers, partners and students” shares Lottie.

Teleflora is generously sponsoring Jenny Thomasson’s program title “Path to Creativity”. You can watch Jenny on the main stage on Monday July 3^rd.

Partner Expo: A perennial at the Expo, Teleflora will be present again this year, but when asked for a preview of what we can expect, Lottie’s lips are sealed! We’ll just have to see for ourselves!

Lottie says “we’re excited to be part of another exciting Symposium and look forward to spending time with our flower family! Education is the key to keeping the industry moving forward and Teleflora is fully committed to education for florists. We will focus on the challenges directly affecting today’s florists to encourage, empower and inspire.”

Best Ways to Follow Teleflora:

Facebook @ Teleflora Industry Relations

Instagram @ Teleflora Design Education

Inspiration Found Here:

YouTube @telefloradesigneducation

Platinum Partner
Floriology Institute Powered by BloomNet

Floriology has been partnering with AIFD for more than 10 years now. “It is always exciting to be with our floral family at National Symposium, and to share the new programs and products we continue to develop. BloomNet strives to give back to the community and our participation at symposium is a commitment that we take seriously” says Jackie Lacey.

Floriology is sponsoring “Color’s Emotional Scale” featuring Jodi Duncan AIFD, CFD and Gretchen Sell and “Björn 2.0” featuring Bjorn Kroner, as well as a morning social kick off Live broadcast.

Partner Expo: Floriology will only share with us that they are planning an interactive special offer for their Partners Expo table. You will have to attend to see just what they have up their sleeves!!!

New Featured Items: We are so excited to expand our affiliate member program and Farm2florist, delivering fresh products direct from the grower to the florist, and to get Floriology back on the road. Floriology continues to grow and BloomNet continues to adapt to changes in the market. We will be sharing how both of these things will change what we offer as we move ahead.”

Best Ways to Follow Floriology:

Facebook, Instagram & Pinterest @floriologyinstitute

Inspiration Found Here:

YouTube @ floriologyinstitute

Gold Partner Armellini Logistics

David Armellini shares with us; “We always are trying to support our industry, and are excited to be back with AIFD this year! Armellini provides product transportation every year to try and help the program be successful.”

Best Ways to Follow:

Facebook, Instagram, & LinkedIn: @ArmelliniExpressLines

Youtube: Armellini Logistics

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Bronze Partner CalFlowers

CalFlowers has been partnering with AIFD for more than 20 years because they believe in the importance of AIFD to the industry.

CalFlowers has produced That Flower Feeling, a nationally scaled, consumer-direct marketing campaign designed to increase floral consumption in the U.S. market.

Executive Director Steve Dionne shares “We will be seeking voluntary funding for That Flower Feeling Foundation, the marketing initiative for the entire floral industry.” Click here for more information on supporting this important initiative.