Make arrangements togrow your business• Premier, industry accredited floral education center.• Expand artistic design skills, stay on top of the most recenttrends, enhance best business practices.• Wide range of courses and forums to support anyschedule and budget.• Pathway to state and national certification including AIFD.• VIP access to Napco Showroom, new product previewsand discounts.

Enroll at the Floriology Institute and create new opportunities for success.Learn the latest and most innovative design techniques. Increase networkingpossibilities. Build confidence,make new friends. And much more!

RAVIN WILLISBOULEVARD EAST FLOWERS& GIFTS, NEW JERSEY

“ I really enjoyed the course.I learned a lot of techniquesthat I do not use everydayand learned how to applythe different techniquesmore efficiently in myarrangement.”

For More Information about the Floriology Institute, contact us atwww.mybloomnet.net/floriologyinstitute.html or call 1-800-BloomNet (1-800-256-6663)

Education is the key to our success2012 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - JACKSONVILLE, FLDate Course Name

1/21 Fresh Forum®

1/23-1/25 3-Day Advanced Wedding

1/26-1/27 2-Day Party & Events

3/19-3/21 3-Day Contemporary/High-Style/EuropeanDesign

Date Course Name

4/18-4/20 3-Day Advanced Sympathy

6/11-6/15 5-Day Basic Principles& Elements of Design

7/28 Fresh Forum®

7/30-8/1 3-Day Advanced Wedding

8/2-8/3 2-Day Party & Events

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BloomNet® Floriology Institute GainsAIFD PATHWAY PROVIDERDESIGN EDUCATION CERTIFICATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Carle Place, New York, January 4, 2012 –The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) has approved the BloomNet® Floriology Institute as an AIFDProfessional Floral Design Evaluation (PFDE) Pathway Provider. BloomNet is the floral industry’s preferred wireservice provider and one-stop destination for innovative products and best-in-class services.

The BloomNet Floriology Institute, located in Jacksonville, Florida, offers a wide range ofcourses, electives and forums to reinforce and expand the floral design skills of Florists aswell as enhance their business practices. As an approved AIFD PFDE Pathway Provider,Floriology Institute provides the educational curriculum and testing Florists need toachieve the status of Certified Floral Designer (CFD) and also become an AccreditedMember of the American Institute of Floral Designers.

“Education is the backbone of the floral industry and the foundation for success as a retailFlorist. By continually embracing new design techniques and staying ahead of the latesttrends through ongoing education, Florists are better able to express their talents as floralartisans and create the finest and most exciting fresh floral gifts,” said Mark Nance, AAF,President of BloomNet. “We are honored that Floriology Institute has been named as an AIFDPFDE Pathway Provider, furthering BloomNet’s commitment to helping Florists grow their businesses.”

The Floriology Institute has announced its 2012 Design Course schedule, which commences January 23, 2012and continues through August 1, 2012. Course instructors include the industry’s most talented, experienced andknowledgeable floral design experts. Courses feature creative, hands-on exploration of innovative floral designtechniques and principles in a state-of-the-art learning environment.

Floriology Institute tuition for BloomNet members for a 3-day design course is $449.99 U.S. and $549.99 U.S. fornon-members. Payments can be split into 3 month payments on BloomNet clearinghouse statement or paid bya major credit card. Tuition for a 5-day design course is $749.99 for BloomNet members and $849.99 for non-members. Payments can be split into 6 month payments on BloomNet clearinghouse statement. All returningstudents receive a 25% off discount. Scholarships to attend courses at Floriology Institute are available throughstate associations.

For more information about Floriology Institute or to register, please call (516) 237-7973 or emailFloriology@bloomnet.net. Visit www.mybloomnet.net/floriologyinstitute for a full schedule of courses.

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