03 Aug “Wine Down Wednesday” with Francine & Miranda: Business Transition & Ribbon Cutting Celebration At My Hope Flower Farm – Ticonderoga, NY!
“Wine Down Wednesday” with Francine & Miranda – Business Transition Celebration
Ribbon Cutting & Business Transition Celebration For My Hope Flower Farm & The Country Florist & Gifts
Miranda Holman, the Owner and Operator of My Hope Flower Farm and Flower Shop along with Francine Burke, formerly of The Country Florist & Gifts invite you to attend “Wine Down Wednesday” with Francine and Miranda on Wednesday, August 16th at 4:00 PM. The event will take place at My Hope Flower Farm & Florist Shop located at 24 Mount Hope Avenue in Ticonderoga, NY. Complimentary wine and refreshments will be served. Fresh garden arrangements will be available all day for $35.00 and you can enter to win a door prize.
The local florist business recently transitioned ownership from long-time owner, Francine Burke (The Country Florist & Gifts), to the next generation. Ticonderoga resident Miranda Holman will carry on the flower shop service and tradition as an important anchor business in the Ticonderoga Area with her new business My Hope Flower Farm. While the name and location may have changed, the quality and consistent floral service will remain.
To celebrate the transition, the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) in coordination with the Center For Businesses In Transition (CBIT) will host a ribbon cutting and business transition celebration at 4:30 PM as part of “Wine Down Wednesday” with Francine and Miranda on August 16th.
In addition to the TACC, local and state representatives are anticipated to participate in the ceremony.
This celebration will officially mark the retirement of Francine Burke, former Owner of The Country Florist & Gifts and the transition of the florist business to Miranda Holman at My Hope Flower Farm. While one is saying goodbye to the business world, the other is saying hello.
“I am honestly excited for the future and to see all that is happening in Ticonderoga. I love this area and I am enthusiastic about my new business adventure. I am grateful that I have been able to turn my passion into a local business and become part of this amazing business community. I am honored that My Hope Flower Farm is contributing to the continued growth and revitalization of Ticonderoga. I would also like to thank Francine Burke for working closely with me through this business transition process. Please join us along with the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, August 16th for “Wine Down Wednesday” and our ribbon cutting celebration,” shared Miranda Holman – Owner and Operator of My Hope Flower Farm and Florist.
Francine Burke has worked closely with the TACC and the CBIT team throughout her business transition planning process. TACC is also currently working with her on a possible new business that will be opening at her former location on Montcalm Street. In addition, My Hope Flower Farm is a new TACC Member that the Chamber has been supporting and working with.
“Mark your calendars and plan to join us on August 16th to celebrate with Miranda and Francine. This event will celebrate the hard work and dedication of Francine, and the future of this important community business with Miranda at the helm. It has been our honor to work with Francine and The Country Florist team for so many years. They have truly been an anchor business in the region. We are thankful for Francine’s commitment, dedication, and passion for Ticonderoga, the Chamber, the entire community, and this business transition. We are excited and honored to now be working with Miranda at My Hope Flower Farm. Miranda is a shining example of positivity and collaboration. The Chamber team has already enjoyed working with her. We are thankful for her commitment to continuing the florist business and honoring Francine’s legacy as well as investing in the Ticonderoga Area. Miranda is creating a strong and vibrant business that will be part of the community for many years to come. We cannot wait to see what the future holds for My Hope Flower Farm with Miranda as the lead,” stated Matthew Courtright – TACC President & CEO.
My Hope Flower Farm is a full-service and year-round florist shop that offers a greenhouse and a pick your own flowers option, seasonally. In addition, My Hope Flower Farm hosts several events throughout the year. For more information on My Hope Flower Farm call 518-585-2264, visit their facebook page, or https://myhopeflowerfarm.wixsite.com/myhopeflowerfarm.
Business transitions are happening across the region and are being supported by CBIT, which is led by ANCA and has representation from 12 economic development organizations, including TACC. The Center is funded in large part by a grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission.
Business owners interested in transitioning their businesses or individuals looking to take over an existing business are invited to contact CBIT at transitions@adirondack.org or TACC at mcourtright@ticonderogany.com.
About TACC: The Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is a non-profit organization that serves, markets, and promotes the Ticonderoga area including, Ticonderoga, Crown Point, Hague, Moriah, and Putnam, NY. TACC serves as the Ticonderoga Area Business and Visitor Center. The mission of the TACC is to initiate and provide programs, services, and leadership which will enhance a cooperative business community and create a vibrant economy, making the Ticonderoga Area an exceptional place to live, work, and visit. For more information on the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce or the Ticonderoga Area please visit www.ticonderogany.com, “like” the Chamber on facebook, “follow” TiconderogaADK on twitter, and TiconderogaNY on Instagram.
About CBIT & ANCA: The North Country Center for Businesses in Transition (CBIT) addresses the loss of area businesses by providing matchmaking services with potential buyers, access to planning tools and connection with existing services. The Center’s efforts have expanded to also support aspiring entrepreneurs who wish to purchase an existing business in the region. This initiative is coordinated by the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA). ANCA is an independent nonprofit organization growing the New Economy in northern New York. Using an integrated approach to sustainable economic development and prosperity where economic health, community vitality and ecological stewardship are equally important outcomes, ANCA focuses on creating opportunity for people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and education levels.