273 members of the Great Lakes Floral Association (GLFA) registered for “Petaling Into The Future” the 2021 Virtual Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo, which was held on Sunday March 7, 2021.
The event began promptly at 9:00am EST with 2021 GLFEE Chair Allison Ludema welcoming everyone. Allison then introduced GLFA CEO/EVP Rodney Crittenden who reviewed the features of virtual platform with the attendees.
The Expo featured five design sessions and four business sessions presented by some of our industries leading authorities. Attendees were able to engage with presenters and exhibitors via the live chat window next to the stage and on the expo booth pages. They also enjoyed being able to come and go throughout the day. All sessions were recorded and can now be viewed at www.glfee.com. A Virtual Design Contest was held prior to the event. The winners of the different categories were announced at the end of the day. The winners and their designs can be view at www.glfee.com.
The 2021 virtual GLFEE was free for all members to attend due to the generous contributions of our sponsors. Please support these companies who support you!
2021 GLFEE Sponsors
- Double Platinum Sponsor: CalFlowers, MHI Fund
- Platinum Sponsor: BloomNet/Floriology, Floral Research Marketing Fund, FloristWare, Flower Shop Network, FTD, Syndicate Sales, Teleflora.
- Silver Sponsor: Crockett Myers, Detail Flowers Software, Michigan Floral Foundation
- Gold Exhibitor Sponsor: DWF-Flint/Toledo, FloraCraft, Mayesh Wholesale
- Silver Exhibitor Sponsor: Rokay Floral, Society of American Florists
Mark your calendars and save the date for “Inspire” the 2022 Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo schedule for March 4-6, 2022, in Grand Rapids, MI.
Great Lakes Floral Association