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From Homemade Bouquets to Selling in Supermarkets: Family Opens Flower Shop After 20 Years
The family sells bouquets to 23 supermarkets and sources flowers from Lancaster vendors and partners in Ecuador and Miami.
- The Baez family opened Rafaela Creations in Lancaster on Aug 23, fulfilling a long-time dream after years of hard work and community support.
- Arriving in Lancaster from the Dominican Republic 20 years ago, the family started from scratch; Matilde Baez recalled feeling limited opportunities existed for new immigrants.
- Today, the family supplies bouquets to 23 supermarkets across Lancaster, Harrisburg, York, and Hazleton. Matilde Baez said, "This space was formed petal by petal with our own effort."
- The family sources flowers from local Lancaster vendors while conducting outreach in Ecuador and Miami. Selina Baez expressed pride in "representing Hispanics" through the venture.
- Emphasizing community ties, Matilde Baez stated, "If it's not a friend, it's a neighbor. Hispanics always have that—a big heart and mutual support.
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