Industry Partners

AIFD Industry Partners

AIFD® Industry Partner Membership promotes your company through partnership, activities, and awareness throughout the AIFD® membership and global floral community. Through AIFD’s various regions, conventions, programs, newsletters, and social channels, AIFD® introduces your company to key decision-makers and influencers.

AIFD Industry Partner – FAQs

What is an AIFD® Industry Partner?

Related floral industry professionals such as manufacturers, shippers, wire services, wholesalers, and growers can join our impressive list of Industry Partner members. Being an Industry partner means that your company recognized the importance of influencing the growth of the global floral community. AIFD® Industry Partners are known for their innovation and support in sustaining a healthy and viable future for the floral industry.

Who can become an Industry Partner?

Related floral industry professionals such as manufacturers, shippers, wire services, wholesalers and growers can join our impressive list of Industry Partner members. Our Industry Partner members have ranged from large floral growers to small boutique farms, global product developers and suppliers to small independent product companies. Wire service providers, tech companies and independent consultants are also included in those who have become AIFD® Industry Partners. If you provide a product or a service to the floral and allied profession, becoming an AIFD® Industry Partner is for you!

Why should my company become an AIFD® Industry Partner?

Companies that have joined as Industry Partners share the same goals as active AIFD® members, which are to increase awareness of the importance of floral design education, develop innovative new products and services, and raise the level of professionalism in the floral industry by promoting the importance of professionally curated flowers in everyday lives.

Partner membership also promotes the awareness of your company through a direct partnership with our members and the outreach global floral community.

How much does it cost to become an Industry Partner?

• Membership begins July 1 and runs through June 30 the following year.
• The annual membership dues are $570 when you sign up between June 1 and January 30. Mid-year dues for those signing up after March 1 are available for $855. Mid-year memberships extend through June of the following year.
• Membership dues notices are sent out annually in the Spring with a June 1 deadline to continue membership for the following year.
• Your company may be eligible to receive a complimentary Industry Partner membership through Elite Symposium Sponsorship benefits. For more information on how to become an Elite Symposium Sponsor and receive complimentary Industry Partner benefits, click here.

What benefits do I get as an Industry Partner?

• Membership Directory
  Industry Partner members receive a company listing and receive a printed copy of AIFD’s annual membership roster, a photo and address directory of all accredited AIFD® members, registered candidates, including Industry Partners and Education Partners.
• Blog Recognition
  Partner Membership includes mention in Focal Points, the official monthly online blog of AIFD®. New Partner Members are often profiled in Focal Points, and established companies can send press releases to the Focal Points editor for publication.
• Marketing Opportunities
  Annually, your company will receive opportunities to share announcements and promotions through E-Blasts distributed to AIFD® members.
• Annual Symposium Participation
  Partner Membership allows your company to participate in the Industry Showcase; new products display at the annual AIFD® National Symposium at a reduced rate! Partner Membership also allows company representatives to attend regional and national symposia and events at the reduced AIFD® membership rate.
• Membership Certificate and use of Logo
  Each Industry Partner Member receives a handsome membership certificate. This certificate can be displayed at your place of business. There is also a unique AIFD® Industry Partner logo that can be used on your company’s stationery, shipping boxes, and website.
• Product Placement and Brand Awareness
  As an Industry Partner, your products and services are given priority placement and preference in all our events. Your company becomes the source of inspiration and product selection for all AIFD® projects. This includes our National Symposium, Regional events and National Committee projects and initiatives. AIFD® believes in reciprocation, and we strategically position our Partners’ brands and products to be recognized whenever AIFD® members gather.
• Additional benefits
  For Industry Partners who become Symposium Sponsors there are extended benefits.

Click here for more information on being a Symposium Sponsor

I’m an Educator. Can my school become an Industry Partner?

AIFD^® also has a category of membership, Education Partners, which was created to enhance AIFD’s already strong commitment to education by specifically including the private education sector.

More details on AIFD® Education Partner Membership

Becoming an AIFD® Industry Partner takes just a few minutes. Fill out the application by following the link and begin enjoying the benefits of being part of the global community of leading floral professionals. Sign up today!

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View a list of all current AIFD Industry Partners here.