New ownership at an Amherstburg flower shop was the subject of a ribbon cutting ceremony last week.
Mayor Michael Prue and Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb, along with economic development staff from the Town of Amherstburg, were at Flowers by Anna last Thursday morning to commemorate the new ownership at the florist. Liisa and Steve Levesque are the new owners, with Liisa having been an employee. They stepped up when former owner Anne Young decided to sell.
Young was the second owner of the flower shop, with it being founded by Anna and Gino Savo.
The new owners took over Jan. 2.
“We bought the business and we’re happy because I want to see it grow more for Amherstburg,” said Liisa. “I want to bring more ideas.”
After working with Young for several years, Liisa said she learned every day and now has about 30 years of experience.
“We bought it because it is my passion,” she said. “We’re big on welcoming customers. We treat them like family.”
When it comes to ownership, it’s so far, so good, she said.
“I love it. I can be me,” she said. “I can be traditional, but I think outside the box too. I’m very modern.”
Flowers by Anna plans to be “big into weddings,” Liisa added.
Walk-in customers and planned events and funerals have been keeping them busy. They like the location at 311 Sandwich St. S., at the corner of Simcoe St., as it gives them high visibility in town. Liisa expressed their thanks to the community for its support and that they are happy to keep the business going.
“We are very happy you have decided to take it over,” Prue told the new owners. “This is a real institution in the town.”
Prue recalled when he and wife Shirley first moved to Amherstburg, the first gift they received was from Flowers by Anna. He added he was pleased this one was continuing on.
“Thank you for having faith in our town,” Prue told the Levesques.
Gibb also offered his best wishes and agreed it was great to see the long-time business continue.
For more information, call 519-736-6290 or visit their website at www.amherstburgflorist.com.
New owners recognized at Flowers by Anna
By Ron Giofu
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