Longtime FloraCraft ® team member Dondi Richardson has become a certified flower store through the Great Lakes Floral Association .
Endorsed by the National Alliance of Floral Associations and accredit across the country , GLFA ’s credential program cover all aspects of professional floristry , and those who complete it are recognized as the " best of the good " in floral intention .
" We are so proud of Dondi for require the enterprise to complete this programme , which is no easy effort , " FloraCraft CEO Steve Carlson say . " The noesis Dondi now possesses through this certification is another way we can meet our customer where they are to supply creative , innovative solutions . "
The GLFA certification program includes a one - week in - someone class followed by several month of self - study . To receive the certification , participants must pass a 2½-hour hands - on innovation test , where they are tasked with completing five different flowered intention . The in - person exam is followed by a two - hour written exam where participant attest their mastery of the Latin names of heyday , data on food and idle motivation , the late flowered trends and all aspects the business , among other related to subject .
" Completing this authentication has been a goal of mine for a farsighted time , " Richardson tell . " As we continue to offer more products and inspiration for our flowered customers , having a deeper agreement of what they experience on a day - to - day groundwork is invaluable .
" I love working with our local florist to understand the requests they are receiving and how we can assist provide solutions . This is just a further step in our dedication to being the good partner as possible to the floral industry . "
Richardson is known as the originative military force behind FloraCraft ’s breathing in lab . In her role , she is the chief product tester and uprise seasonal project brainchild based on the latest consumer trends . A multigenerational squad member , she set out with the companionship 27 years ago when her mother was also work on the product brainchild squad .
Richardson received her corroboration along with her fellow program participants during a ceremony at the Great Lakes Floral and Event Expo on March 2 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids . During the conference , Richardson also presented a monstrance on flowered conception feature FloraCheers ! ® FloraCraft ’s latest merchandise offer allows creators to contrive a floral arrangement around the neck of a wine-colored bottle to make an unforgettable gift .
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