New Britain businesses ramp up Valentines Day deliveries before winter storm NBC Connecticut [Video]

A winter storm can always put a damper on local business, but the incoming storm Tuesday also comes just one day before Valentine’s Day.

Now, small businesses in New Britain that depend on the holiday are preparing to weather the storm.

From blinged bouquets to a dozen roses, New Britain Flower Shop sells expressions of love.

“I love the snow, but when I saw this, I’m like, ‘Oh no, not on my biggest holiday!’” owner Nicholas Erlacher said.

Now the owner is trying to think like a “smartie” when it comes to getting 20,000 roses delivered by Valentine’s Day, despite the winter storm.

“Tomorrow, we’re going to still be working here. Doesn’t matter if there’s eight feet of snow. I’m going to get my way here. We’re going to be working out our orders,” Erlacher said.

At Edible Arrangements New Britain, the head designer has the same mentality about the incoming snow.

“Slows us up a lot,” Chaz Wes, Edible Arrangements head designer, said. …