Employee Focus

Countryside Floral Designer Awarded Grant!

Congratulations to Countryside Floral Designer, Suzanne Koeppen! “Suzie” was awarded the ISFA/Bill Blythe Education Endowment Grant at the 2015 Illinois State Florist Association, Spring Conference! Suzie began designing at Countryside Flower Shop in 2010 while finishing her degree at McHenry County College. She graduated from MCC with an Applied Science Degree in Horticulture with an …

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Jennifer Hunt, AIFD, CFD, ICPF : Floral Art For AIFD

Countryside Flower Shop Manager, Jennifer Hunt, AIFD, CFD, ICPF, was one of the designers for the American Institute of Floral Design North Central Chapter, Exhibition at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show at Navy Pier. The AIFD’s exhibit theme was ‘Rebirth’. Here are a couple pictures of Jennifer’s floral art interpretation of ‘Rebirth’.

Kim Hartmann ICN Pro, MG, honored as “The ICN Pro of the Year”

Kim Hartmann ICN Pro, MG, was honored as “The ICN Pro of the Year” at the Illinois Green Industry Annual Dinner held at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.   Hartmann was recognized by her peers in the horticulture industry for her leadership role and tireless efforts in further educating those in the industry …

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