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36          Issue #101  June 2021                                                                www.sportsenergynews.com




         The Energy Local Business Profile:
         The Energy Local Business Pr
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        Flowers Cornwall



         By Victoria Klassen


             obert  Martin has been  involved  in  the
        Rfloral  industry  since  he  was  in  high
        school. He studied business and floral design
        and  eventually  began  working  for  Flowers
        Cornwall.  When  the  opportunity  arose  to
        purchase  the  store  a  few  years  later,  Robert
        and his wife, Chantal decided to take the leap.
        They have been the proud owners of Flowers
        Cornwall for 16 years.
          Flowers  Cornwall  is  a  full  retail  floral
        shop and gift store. Over the years they have
        expanded  to  offer  chocolates  and  gifts,  and
        recently added a selection of bath and candle
        products.  They  have  a  large  cooler  with  12
        doors full of flowers from around the world.
        Flowers Cornwall specializes in local products,
        as well as products from Holland.
          The shop services a large area and delivers
        from  Cornwall  Island,  to  Casselman,  to
        Ingleside,  to  Hawkesbury,  to  the  Quebec
        border, and everywhere in between.

          For those who are interested, online orders
        can be placed on the Flowers Cornwall website:
        flowerscornwall.com. Orders can also be placed
        by calling 613-933-9439, or by stopping by the
        store when COVID-19 restrictions allow.

          “We  just  celebrated  our  25th  anniversary
        in business a few years ago,” shared Robert.
        “We decided to do a big renovation inside the
        store. We built a new floral cooler, added new       “In  the  past  year,  we  have  hired  more  new
        flooring, and expanded the gift section. We are  employees  to  help  us  as  we  grow.  We  have  a
        very fortunate for the community support we  dedicated and amazing staff to help with all your
        have received over the years as we continue to  floral needs. We are bilingual and open six days a
        grow.”                                             week,” shared Robert.

          Flowers  Cornwall  has  not  only  received        From  free  wedding  consultations,  to  helping
        community support, but they have contributed  create a special tribute when a loved one passes,
        to the community over the years as well. They  Flowers  Cornwall  can  help  with  any  occasion.
        have been involved with fundraisers for the Big  Flowers  Cornwall  is  active  on  Facebook
        Brothers  Big  Sisters  program,  the  Canadian  (Flowers  Cornwall  Inc.)  and  Instagram  (@
        Mental Health Association, and many others.  flowers_cornwall),  where  they  post  tips,  floral
        Robert said that whenever possible, they try to  arrangements  for  inspiration,  and  special
        help in some capacity.                             promotions.                                                                     Photos Submitted

                                                                                           “People Pulling Together for you”










          613.936.0660 • www.minimaxexpress.com
              605 Education Rd. Cornwall, ON, K6H 6C7
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