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Inna, founder of l'Atelier des Fleurs

Inna opened l'Atelier des Fleurs in Morges after her time with us: “my dream is coming true”.

Inna Simachenko in her shop l'Atelier des Fleurs in Morges

A new chapter begins for Inna Simachenko, an alumna of the Alter Start programme, who is officially opening l'Atelier des Fleurs in Morges.

In the heart of the town, this space is dedicated to handcrafted floral design, where every arrangement tells a story. Inna shares her passion for nature, textures and colours, with an eye for detail that brings unique arrangements to life.

An opening to celebrate

The official opening will take place on 25 November at 6:30 pm at Rue Louis-de-Savoie 12 in Morges.

The evening's cocktail reception will be prepared by Katerina and Iryna, founders of Maison du Goût, who are also supported by Alter Start. A friendly occasion to celebrate a wonderful entrepreneurial milestone.

A dream come true

“My name is Inna Simachenko. I came from Ukraine with a dream: to open a flower shop in Switzerland called Atelier des Fleurs. Alter Start's support was the first boost in my new career. Today my dream is coming true, bringing beauty, inspiration and the scent of flowers. But this is only the beginning: my ideas keep growing and blossoming. Thank you to everyone who believes in me.”

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