2022 Convention Sponsors and Partners
Accent Decor, Inc.
Ph: 770-346-0707
accentdecor.com
support@accentdecor.com
When it seems that the world can be full of so much of the same, Accent Decor finds great value in the power of new inspiration. From our fresh and innovative products to our commitment to quality and excellence, we seek to offer design-focused vessels that provide continual inspiration for the floral, event and home decor industries.
American Floral Endowment
Ph: 703-838-5211
endowment.org
afe@afeendowment.org
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is an independent nonprofit charitable organization that funds research, scholarships, internships, and educational grants for the benefit of the entire floriculture/horticultural industries. Through industry support and contributions, more than $14 million has been funded to floral industry research solving challenges posed by disease, pests and other environmental issues. The results are shared FREE with the industry through written reports and webinar presentations. Each year, over 20 scholarships are awarded, in addition to internship placements throughout the U.S., to help foster the next generation of floral industry leaders. The AFE Career Center continues to provide the central hub that connects industry employers and job seekers at all levels. Support the future of the floral industry by making a tax-deductible donation to AFE today! Visit www.endowment.org
American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD®)
Ph: 443-966-3850
aifd.org
info@aifd.org
The American Institute of Floral Designers’ mission is to advance the art of the professional floral design through education, service, and leadership and to recognize the achievement of excellence in this art form by awarding the credentials of Certified Floral Designer (CFD) and AIFD® to those floral designers who successfully complete the necessary education and hands-on design evaluations scores.
Ascolflores
Ph: (57) (1) 257-9311 ext. 0150
(f): (57) (1) 218-3693
asocolflores.org
florverde.org
Asocolflores, established in 1973, represents the Colombian flower industry to promote the diversity and quality of its flowers and strengthen their competitiveness. The main purpose is to strengthen sustainable floriculture in Colombia so that it’s flowers generate well-being and inspiring experiences. This is developed under five pillars: defense and representation, sustainability, information for decision making, marketing, and innovation.
Colombia is the second leading exporter of flowers worldwide, and the No. 1 supplier into United States.
Armellini Logistics
Ph: 800-327-7887
Fax: 772-221-3189
armellini.com
Armellini Logistics offers a full line of transportation and logistics services. We specialize in temperature-controlled shipments of perishable products, expedited truckload, and LTL scheduled service across the United States.
Ball SB
Ph: 305-205-6031
ballsb.com
Carmen Lucia Marquez
Ball is a leading breeder, propagator, and distributor of vegetative material supplies for the professional ornamental fresh cut flower grower. We commercialize seeds and vegetative materials such as plugs, tissue culture plants, cuttings and bulbs to growers in the highland tropics.
BloomNet
Floriology – powered by BloomNet
Ph: 904-737-8500
Floriologyinstitute.com
Jackie@floriologyinstitue.com
bloomnet.net
sales@bloomnet.net
When you join the BloomNet family, BloomNet/Floriology/Napco, you’ll work with a team that understands your needs and a team of experienced industry leaders who are dedicated to helping your business thrive. You’ll also have the delivery capabilities and incoming order potential of a network that reaches thousands of florists worldwide. #Betterwithbloomnet – leading industry service provider for success.
Certified American Grown
Ph: 805-617-4900
americangrownflowers.org
info@americangrownflowers.org
Certified American Grown is a diverse community of cut flower and foliage farmers from across the United States. As the voice for domestic farms, we work towards sustainability and prosperity through a unified voice, effective advocacy, and strategic promotion. Our iconic brand mark instills consumer confidence in place of origin.
Chrysal
Ph: 800-247-9725
chrysal.com
Mirella Martinez, info@chrysalusa.com
Chrysal is the main driving force in the flower industry and worldwide market leader in flower food. Whether you grow, transport, sell or simply enjoy the beauty of fresh cut flowers in your own home, Chrysal offers the best solutions to keep them looking fresh for longer. Through more than 85 years of experience and innovation, a commitment to quality and on-going search for sustainable solutions, we aim to exceed our customers needs – today and tomorrow. The results? Flowers and plants that last longer, happy customers and in the end, a more beautiful world.
Deliflor
Ph: +57 4 444 87 94
deliflor.com
jl@deliflor.com
Deliflor is the global market leader in breeding and propagating innovative chrysanthemum varieties worldwide. Producing cuttings and issuing licenses for more than 400 varieties of disbud, spray and Santini chrysanthemums for cut flower production, Deliflor’s passion for perfection adds surprisingly delightful shapes and colors to the global market.
DWF Wholesale
Ph: 720-556-0325
dwfwholesale.com
ebrotherton@dwfwholesale.com
We exist for the benefit of our customers, partners and employees. Our value is achieved through consistent quality, outstanding service and fair pricing.
FloraCraft Corp.
Ph: 800-253-0409
floracraft.com
cs@floracraft.com
FloraCraft is a family-owned, Michigan-based company & the world’s leading manufacturer of foam products for creators. In 2019 FloraCraft introduced FōM® made with recycled plastic – an industry first & FloraCraft exclusive. In addition to FōM®, FloraCraft has a complete line of floral wire products, plastic containers & other accessories.
FTD
Ph: 800-788-9000
FTDi.com
floristrelations@ftdi.com
Dating back to its founding in 1910 as a florist collective, through today as a collection of thousands of local florists around the world, FTD is dedicated to helping customers find and give the most beautiful flowers. We power your local flower shop, providing resources, tools and operational infrastructure, to design, arrange and deliver fresh, exquisite floral arrangements across the US. Our goal is to guide people to more meaningful giving, bringing beauty through flowers to local communities.
gotFlowers? Inc.
Ph: 408-840-3514
gotflowers.com
Sundaram Natarajan, info@gotflowers.com
GotFlowers provides an integrated, retail shop management solution with websites, POS systems, inventory, design and recipe management and delivery management and unique mobile apps. This is offered as a cloud based service resulting in improved profits and reduced costs. Our cloud based service uses a single product database with product information, pictures, and prices that drive all sales channels including the website, POS and mobile apps/kiosks.
Hortica a brand of the Sentry Insurance Group
Ph: 800-851-7740
hortica.com
inquiry@hortica.com
Hortica, a brand of the Sentry Insurance Group, is uniquely focused on the floral industry, and a proven partner for business insurance since 1887. Hortica delivers comprehensive insurance solutions provided through safety/loss control expertise, prompt claims handling, personalized customer service and financial stability. SAF and Hortica have a long-standing partnership and work together to develop products and services to benefit SAF members including the SAF Rx discount program.
Orlando Wholesale Florist
Ph: 407-608-7730
orlandowholesaleflorist.com
sales@orlandowholesaleflorist.com
Our mission is to be the leading source of wholesale flowers for Central Florida florists and event planners by offering diverse, farm-level fresh products while putting our customers and their needs first. As a local, family-owned business, we pride ourselves in not only providing the most exceptional flowers and products but providing personalized care to each of our customers.
Smithers-Oasis North America
Ph: 800-321-8286
oasisfloralproducts.com
kmace@smithersoasis.com
Smithers-Oasis Company is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of floral foam, floral accessories, post-harvest products and propagation media for the floriculture marketplace. Our network of facilities around the world enables Smithers-Oasis to provide products and services to the local market – reflecting cultural preferences and traditions. Our operating units all have the same goal – to provide solution-based products, education, design techniques and inspiration for florists and floral designers, while supporting the industry through long-standing partnerships.
Seed Your Future
Seed Your Future promotes horticulture and inspires people to pursue careers working with plants. We envision a world where everyone understands and values the importance of plants and the people who work in the art, science, technology and business of horticulture.
Syndicate Sales, Inc.
Ph: 765-454-2205
syndicatesales.com
kfrye@syndicatesales.com
For 75 years, Syndicate Sales has been your trusted partner in providing trend-forward, quality-made floral hard goods. We are blessed to make our living in an industry that provides comfort in times of sadness, adds joy in times of celebration, and conveys gratitude in times of thanksgiving. Learn more at syndicatesales.com.
TeamFloral
Ph: 918-574-6297
teamfloral.com
TeamFloral is a team of experts who are passionate about assisting flower shops grow their business. We have proven, highly successful solutions to help grow your sales, including in store and online. We do it for you! Now with a floral specific SEO program, we have the complete integrated solution. Being a florist just got easier!
Teleflora
Ph: 800-321-2654
myteleflora.com
Teleflora’s got all the right tools to grow your flower business:
- Our best-in-class technologies, including our award-winning POS and web-hosting solutions, are built to run your business efficiently – connecting you with consumers and the largest network of florists.
- We invest heavily in robust national consumer advertising campaigns and develop unique and effective marketing programs and products – all to help you acquire and retain new customers.
- We have industry-leading experience and knowledge, and are always available with the support you need – allowing you to stay focused on your business.
- With over 80 years of partnership with florists, we are 100% committed to ensuring that every single order in our network goes to a local florist.
2021 Convention Sponsors and Partners
Accent Decor, Inc.
Ph: 770-346-0707
accentdecor.com
support@accentdecor.com
When it seems that the world can be full of so much of the same, Accent Decor finds great value in the power of new inspiration. From our fresh and innovative products to our commitment to quality and excellence, we seek to offer design-focused vessels that provide continual inspiration for the floral, event and home decor industries.
American Floral Endowment
Ph: 703-838-5211
endowment.org
afe@afeendowment.org
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is an independent nonprofit charitable organization that funds research, scholarships, internships, and educational grants for the benefit of the entire floriculture/horticultural industries. Through industry support and contributions, more than $14 million has been funded to floral industry research solving challenges posed by disease, pests and other environmental issues. The results are shared FREE with the industry through written reports and webinar presentations. Each year, over 20 scholarships are awarded, in addition to internship placements throughout the U.S., to help foster the next generation of floral industry leaders. The AFE Career Center continues to provide the central hub that connects industry employers and job seekers at all levels. Support the future of the floral industry by making a tax-deductible donation to AFE today! Visit www.endowment.org
American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD®)
Ph: 443-966-3850
aifd.org
info@aifd.org
The American Institute of Floral Designers’ mission is to advance the art of the professional floral design through education, service, and leadership and to recognize the achievement of excellence in this art form by awarding the credentials of Certified Floral Designer (CFD) and AIFD® to those floral designers who successfully complete the necessary education and hands-on design evaluations scores.
Ascolflores
Ph: (57) (1) 257-9311 ext. 0150
(f): (57) (1) 218-3693
asocolflores.org
florverde.org
Asocolflores, established in 1973, represents the Colombian flower industry to promote the diversity and quality of its flowers and strengthen their competitiveness. The main purpose is to strengthen sustainable floriculture in Colombia so that it’s flowers generate well-being and inspiring experiences. This is developed under five pillars: defense and representation, sustainability, information for decision making, marketing, and innovation.
Colombia is the second leading exporter of flowers worldwide, and the No. 1 supplier into United States.
Armellini Logistics
Ph: 800-327-7887
Fax: 772-221-3189
armellini.com
Armellini Logistics offers a full line of transportation and logistics services. We specialize in temperature-controlled shipments of perishable products, expedited truckload, and LTL scheduled service across the United States.
Ball SB
Ph: 305-205-6031
ballsb.com
Carmen Lucia Marquez
Ball is a leading breeder, propagator, and distributor of vegetative material supplies for the professional ornamental fresh cut flower grower. We commercialize seeds and vegetative materials such as plugs, tissue culture plants, cuttings and bulbs to growers in the highland tropics.
BloomNet
Floriology – powered by BloomNet
Ph: 904-737-8500
Floriologyinstitute.com
Jackie@floriologyinstitue.com
bloomnet.net
sales@bloomnet.net
When you join the BloomNet family, BloomNet/Floriology/Napco, you’ll work with a team that understands your needs and a team of experienced industry leaders who are dedicated to helping your business thrive. You’ll also have the delivery capabilities and incoming order potential of a network that reaches thousands of florists worldwide. #Betterwithbloomnet – leading industry service provider for success.
CalFlowers
Ph: 831-479-4912
cafgs.org
Sinfo@cafgs.org
CalFlowers is a voluntary, membership-based trade association with members in California and 47 states across the nation. Our members are flower growers, shippers, distributors, wholesalers and online and retail florists who enjoy a variety of benefits, especially attractive shipping rates from an array of providers. CalFlowers also hosts the Fun ‘N Sun convention every two years, featuring the largest display of all California grown flowers, educational programs and farm tours.
Certified American Grown
Ph: 805-617-4900
americangrownflowers.org
info@americangrownflowers.org
Certified American Grown is a diverse community of cut flower and foliage farmers from across the United States. As the voice for domestic farms, we work towards sustainability and prosperity through a unified voice, effective advocacy, and strategic promotion. Our iconic brand mark instills consumer confidence in place of origin.
Chrysal
Ph: 800-247-9725
chrysal.com
Mirella Martinez, info@chrysalusa.com
Chrysal is the main driving force in the flower industry and worldwide market leader in flower food. Whether you grow, transport, sell or simply enjoy the beauty of fresh cut flowers in your own home, Chrysal offers the best solutions to keep them looking fresh for longer. Through more than 85 years of experience and innovation, a commitment to quality and on-going search for sustainable solutions, we aim to exceed our customers needs – today and tomorrow. The results? Flowers and plants that last longer, happy customers and in the end, a more beautiful world.
Deliflor
Ph: +57 4 444 87 94
deliflor.com
jl@deliflor.com
Deliflor is the global market leader in breeding and propagating innovative chrysanthemum varieties worldwide. Producing cuttings and issuing licenses for more than 400 varieties of disbud, spray and Santini chrysanthemums for cut flower production, Deliflor’s passion for perfection adds surprisingly delightful shapes and colors to the global market.
DWF Wholesale
Ph: 720-556-0325
dwfwholesale.com
ebrotherton@dwfwholesale.com
We exist for the benefit of our customers, partners and employees. Our value is achieved through consistent quality, outstanding service and fair pricing.
FloraCraft Corp.
Ph: 800-253-0409
floracraft.com
cs@floracraft.com
FloraCraft is a family-owned, Michigan-based company & the world’s leading manufacturer of foam products for creators. In 2019 FloraCraft introduced FōM® made with recycled plastic – an industry first & FloraCraft exclusive. In addition to FōM®, FloraCraft has a complete line of floral wire products, plastic containers & other accessories.
FloraLife, a division of Smithers-Oasis
Ph: 800-232-3689
floraLife.com
Shop.FloraLife.com
info@FloraLife.com
For 83 years, FloraLife has been solving the postharvest care and handling needs of the global cut flower industry. Inventors of the first flower food in 1938, since then we’ve continued to partner with our clients to address specific quality concerns and create a line of floral care products suitable to feed, hydrate, nourish and protect at every level in the distribution chain. We are proud to share our expertise to provide ultimate end-consumer experience.
Forever Dried Flowers LLC
Ph: 585-210-3773
foreverdried.net
info@foreverdried.com
Forever Dried is a US-based company providing quality dried flowers to small and large businesses since 1999. Our products are crafted by a skilled team committed to true craftsmanship to bring customers the best-dried product at wholesale pricing. Family-owned and operated, Order Now!
FTD
Ph: 800-788-9000
FTDi.com
floristrelations@ftdi.com
Dating back to its founding in 1910 as a florist collective, through today as a collection of thousands of local florists around the world, FTD is dedicated to helping customers find and give the most beautiful flowers. We power your local flower shop, providing resources, tools and operational infrastructure, to design, arrange and deliver fresh, exquisite floral arrangements across the US. Our goal is to guide people to more meaningful giving, bringing beauty through flowers to local communities.
gotFlowers? Inc.
Ph: 408-840-3514
gotflowers.com
Sundaram Natarajan, info@gotflowers.com
GotFlowers provides an integrated, retail shop management solution with websites, POS systems, inventory, design and recipe management and delivery management and unique mobile apps. This is offered as a cloud based service resulting in improved profits and reduced costs. Our cloud based service uses a single product database with product information, pictures, and prices that drive all sales channels including the website, POS and mobile apps/kiosks.
Hortica a brand of the Sentry Insurance Group
Ph: 800-851-7740
hortica.com
inquiry@hortica.com
Hortica, a brand of the Sentry Insurance Group, is uniquely focused on the floral industry, and a proven partner for business insurance since 1887. Hortica delivers comprehensive insurance solutions provided through safety/loss control expertise, prompt claims handling, personalized customer service and financial stability. SAF and Hortica have a long-standing partnership and work together to develop products and services to benefit SAF members including the SAF Rx discount program.
Orlando Wholesale Florist
Ph: 407-608-7730
orlandowholesaleflorist.com
sales@orlandowholesaleflorist.com
Our mission is to be the leading source of wholesale flowers for Central Florida florists and event planners by offering diverse, farm-level fresh products while putting our customers and their needs first. As a local, family-owned business, we pride ourselves in not only providing the most exceptional flowers and products but providing personalized care to each of our customers.
Smithers-Oasis North America
Ph: 800-321-8286
oasisfloralproducts.com
kmace@smithersoasis.com
Smithers-Oasis Company is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of floral foam, floral accessories, post-harvest products and propagation media for the floriculture marketplace. Our network of facilities around the world enables Smithers-Oasis to provide products and services to the local market – reflecting cultural preferences and traditions. Our operating units all have the same goal – to provide solution-based products, education, design techniques and inspiration for florists and floral designers, while supporting the industry through long-standing partnerships.
Syndicate Sales, Inc.
Ph: 765-454-2205
syndicatesales.com
kfrye@syndicatesales.com
For 75 years, Syndicate Sales has been your trusted partner in providing trend-forward, quality-made floral hard goods. We are blessed to make our living in an industry that provides comfort in times of sadness, adds joy in times of celebration, and conveys gratitude in times of thanksgiving. Learn more at syndicatesales.com.
TeamFloral
Ph: 918-574-6297
teamfloral.com
TeamFloral is a team of experts who are passionate about assisting flower shops grow their business. We have proven, highly successful solutions to help grow your sales, including in store and online. We do it for you! Now with a floral specific SEO program, we have the complete integrated solution. Being a florist just got easier!
Teleflora
Ph: 800-321-2654
myteleflora.com
Teleflora’s got all the right tools to grow your flower business:
- Our best-in-class technologies, including our award-winning POS and web-hosting solutions, are built to run your business efficiently – connecting you with consumers and the largest network of florists.
- We invest heavily in robust national consumer advertising campaigns and develop unique and effective marketing programs and products – all to help you acquire and retain new customers.
- We have industry-leading experience and knowledge, and are always available with the support you need – allowing you to stay focused on your business.
- With over 80 years of partnership with florists, we are 100% committed to ensuring that every single order in our network goes to a local florist.