Lakes Area Grow Co. owners, James Elliott. (left) and Angie Hay (right, are excited to assist with indoor planting needs.
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Lakes Area Grow Co., located in downtown Fergus Falls at 212 W. Lincoln Ave, will host a grand opening on May 5. The new retail store will carry garden products and equipment for indoor and outdoor gardening as well as popular brands including Fox Farm, AC Infinity and House & Garden.
Owner and grow consultant James Elliott said, “I am grateful to be able to share my love, experience and knowledge of indoor gardening with Fergus Falls! There is a new chapter on the way in Minnesota and we are proud to be a part of it!” Elliott continued, “Greater Fergus Falls has been absolutely crucial to us in this venture. They have been so awesome to work with and have provided us with amazing guidance and resources to make this become a reality.”
As early-stage entrepreneurs, owners Elliott and Angie Hay have been working with GFF through their Entrepreneur Initiative to receive free and confidential one-on-one consulting for startups. The program provides in-person, virtual or hybrid coaching options for start-ups and technical assistance to existing business owners. More about the program is available online at greaterfergusfalls.com/entrepreneurs.
GFF Board Member Jasmine Sonmor said, “As a small business owner, it's a pleasure to welcome Lakes Area Grow Co. to the Fergus Falls business community. Diversifying our local economy is critical to sustainability and adding a retail center that offers new technologies and education on indoor gardening is an exciting new value add."
Hours of operation will be Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and closed Mondays. More information can be obtained by calling 218-517-9083, visiting their Facebook page or on Lake Area Grow Co.'s website at lakesareagrowco.com.
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