Hayley Strandquist
Crowsnest Pass
The Rose Peddler offers a wide variety of fresh flowers from all over the world and clients can select beautiful arrangements, centrepieces, baskets, wreaths, corsages and boutonnieres. The business sells tropical and blooming dish gardens, planters and terrariums as well as Chalk Paint, an American Paint Company product that can be painted on any surface. Workshops and private lessons are also available.
Seizing an opportunity, Hayley purchased an existing flower shop in 2013 and relocated her store a year later to a bigger facility.
With the help of Community Futures Crowsnest Pass, Hayley turned The Rose Peddler into a thriving business. She undertook extensive renovations in the new building, buying new signage, furniture, lighting, doors, and a large cooler for flowers. They also installed a tanning salon where community members can chase away the winter blues or get a head start on tanning.
Hayley says the new shop has given her more space to showcase her products and increased The Rose Peddler’s services. In addition to herself, Hayley’s entrepreneurship supports three part-time staff. Community Futures Crowsnest Pass provided support to make sure Hayley could realize her dream.
"Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right." ~ Henry Ford
