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Vance Weber - Founder, Open Air Flowers

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NEW TIMES: When did you first open for business?

WEBER: We first opened 27 years ago, and have been at our new location for 3 years. We originally began business with street corner flower stands. 

NEW TIMES: Do you have a best seller for this time of year?

WEBER: We don’t have a single item that’s our best seller, but we offer many specialty items and seasonal arrangements involving Christmas greens, lilies, and tulips. We also sell mini-Christmas trees that sell really well in addition to potted orchids that will thrive in this area.

NEW TIMES: Where do you get most of your business from?

WEBER: We get it from all over the place, but mostly it’s local-based people who work and live in downtown San Luis Obispo and the surrounding areas. Our web site has been working well too, with five to 10 orders from across the country coming in on any given day.

NEW TIMES: What does your flower shop offer that others don’t?

WEBER: We have a focus on open-air flowers with a big-city approach, with our shop being right on the street. We feature modern floral designs that allow us to strive for a modern look.

NEW TIMES: What would you say is the mission of your company?

WEBER: To provide the highest quality floral designs and fresh-cut, premium flowers at reasonable prices.

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