May 8, 2005: Headlines: COS - Ecuador: Small Business: Flowers: Bella Online: Ecuador RPCV Liza M. Roeser runs Fifty Flowers
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May 8, 2005: Headlines: COS - Ecuador: Small Business: Flowers: Bella Online: Ecuador RPCV Liza M. Roeser runs Fifty Flowers
Ecuador RPCV Liza M. Roeser runs Fifty Flowers
Ecuador RPCV Liza M. Roeser runs Fifty Flowers
Fifty Flowers-a Premier Source for Fresh Flowers
Often, we know very little about the sources from which we buy our flowers and floral materials. This is especially true in America with many of the bouquets and items we see in mass market stores being largely imported from South America, or elsewhere. For that reason, I like to occasionally do articles about particularly outstanding cut flower growers with Fifty Flowers being an example.
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When asked for background on the business and the products it offers, Liza M. Roeser, owner of the company, had this to say, “I found myself finishing up my Peace Corps commitment in Ecuador and was looking for an employment opportunity. I was introduced to a paying job in flowers. I worked for several flower farms and ended up running the entire marketing department for the largest flower grower, exporter, importer from South America. I oversaw flower sales/marketing from our farms and partners in Ecuador, Colombia, California, and Holland. After working 18 hour days for 3 years on a salary, I decided to start my own company. I began my first company (which is a growing, all-women employed business) in 1998 which is dedicated to representing smaller growers in Ecuador and Colombia by selling their products to wholesalers around the world.
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Story Source: Bella Online
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Hey all PC Return volunteers. I would love to give yall a 8% off coupon for ordering flowers at Fiftyflowers.com. Please use the discount code: Peace8. I started this business after finishing up my service and support Ecuador with it. If you are interested in hearing how, please contact me at liza@fiftyflowers.com