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 Elite Partner Syndicate Sales
Syndicate Sales is a long time partner and supporter of AIFD. They have been on board since 1978!
Syndicate Sales is generously sponsoring both a main stage program and a hands-on workshop. Their product will be on display for all to learn with at the Creative Crescent Bridal Bouquets that Wow workshop with Patience Pickner on Sunday, July 2 and 3. Then, keep an eye out for their support of Mythical Creatures on the main stage with Jorge Uribe and Andreia Muller on Tuesday July 4th at 11:15am.
Partner Expo: The partners table from Syndicate Sales is always a show-stopper, and we expect no less this year. Jessica Kegerreis says that we can “anticipate a showcase of grand floral statements with everyday products!”
New Featured Items: Keep your eye out for these new items on display! Jessica says, “We are featuring a Round Arch from our new Wedding Arch collection again this year in conjunction with innovative uses for everyday products.”
Best Ways to Follow Syndicate Sales:
Facebook @Syndicate Sales Instagram @SyndicateSales
Silver Elite Partner Kennicott
Jake Mace from Kennicott Brothers Chicago shares that Kennicott has been a partner with AIFD for more than 15 years. They are our Wholesale Partner for our Chicago Symposium and we could not do it without them!
If you get a chance to visit their Chicago location, you’ll be treated to touring their new and expanded supply showroom.
Best Ways to Follow Kennicott:
Facebook @KennicottChicago Instagram @KennicottChicago
Bronze Elite Partner Mayesh
We chatted with Yvonne Ashton from Mayesh and she said “We are excited to continue our long-standing partnership with AIFD because we want to support a great organization that has a passion for educating and inspiring our community”.
New Featured Items:
Alike in Education: Always at the forefront of education, and having featured many AIFD members in the past, Yvonne shares that “Our 2023 Mayesh Design Star video series is focused on sustainability – we kicked off with our 1st designer, Susan Mcleary.
And we recently launched a nationwide Mayesh X The Floral Coach Design Tour – a one-day, hands-on floral design class, exploring color theory and hand-tied spiral bouquet techniques with Amy Balsters of The Floral Coach® and creator of Bouquet Bootcamp® at select Mayesh branches!
Best Ways to Follow Mayesh:
Facebook @Mayesh Instagram @Mayesh
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Topaz Elite Partner AIFD North East Region
The AIFD® North East region was excited to get the invitation to support a Main Stage program this year.
Partner Expo: President Shannon Toal says that “Participating in the Partner Expo gives the region the opportunity to network with other regions, industry partners and new attendees. Our Partners table will have an array of North East Region Merchandise, AIFD Merchandise, and floral inspired collectives.”
New Featured Items: “Some of the merch you will find at our table includes AIFD branded crossbody bags (great for event set up days), punny turntables, and a few other goodies that you’ll have to see for yourself!”
Best Ways to Follow AIFD North East:
Facebook @AIFD North East Chapter Instagram @AIFDNorthEast
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