Meet Our 2025 Emerald Class
This year, we're proud to introduce our new Emerald class, comprised of 12 exceptional associates. The 2025 program kicked off at our headquarters in Jericho, NY, where the group met with our founder, chairman, and CEO, Jim McCann, as well as members of our executive leadership team, and participated in self-development workshops. They also volunteered at Smile Farms, our signature philanthropic partner that creates meaningful job opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities in agriculture and hospitality.
Throughout the year, our Emeralds will travel to our various brand locations, including Harry & David in Medford, OR, PersonalizationMall.com in Bolingbrook, IL, and our food brands in Ohio. During these visits, they'll engage with executive leaders across the enterprise and gain invaluable insights into our diverse business operations.
The program focuses on four key areas: self-development, leadership development, business acumen, and collaboration. It culminates in a capstone project that participants will present to our leadership team. Upon completion, graduates are empowered to further advance their careers within the company, often taking on more responsibilities and mentoring junior associates.