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Calgary Herald
19-05-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
Parker: Calgary startup Hatchloom educating next generation of entrepreneurs
Article content The word 'entrepreneur' is bandied around a lot by people trying to describe what they do, covering a lot of bases but often not scoring many runs. Article content According to most dictionaries, the word is defined by illustrating an original idea and assuming risk, while being able to organize and manage. Article content A good example of a successful entrepreneur is Kelly Choi, who always seems to find solutions to things she believes need fixing — busy with new ideas that she is able to make work. Article content Article content Article content The plan was to enter law school, but things changed dramatically after visiting her sister in Calgary. It was 15 years ago in February — the city was enjoying chinook weather conditions and Choi remembers the two of them sitting in the sun on the patio at the Ship and Anchor on 17 th Avenue, having a 'wow' experience. She moved to Calgary the following week. Article content Her first job was in communications with a major oil company, but she became restless and started Blacksheep, a marketing company that specialized in serving her keen interest in commercial real estate firms and developers. Believing that one never stops learning, she earned an MBA at Queen's/Cornell. Article content Article content Always keeping her creative mind buzzing, Choi identified a gap in the current education space in supporting naturally creative minds. Article content 'We have Kumon and Mathnasium to support kids looking to shore up their math skills, STEM programs being offered at various summer camps around the city and, of course, a plethora of extracurricular activities around athletics,' she says. 'But nothing to really to support kids who are business curious.' Article content Along with Eva Sirvent Milbrat, they co-founded Hatchloom as a forward-thinking Canadian ed-tech startup dedicated to entrepreneurship education.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Yahoo
The best places you can see Cherry Blossom trees in London listed
Spring is finally here, which means the flowers are coming out, the colder days will soon be behind us and summer is only a few months away. Along with the many joys that come with the new season, there is one aspect that many people look forward to the picturesque Cherry Blossom trees in full bloom. The bright pink gorgeous trees are planted everywhere but some spots feature the popular tree more than others. And if you were hoping to take a snap of the tree then you're in luck as Japanese snack brand Kelly Loves, found that London has 38,530 cherry blossom trees. If you wanted to travel around to catch a picture of the trees these are boroughs you'll have the best luck at seeing them. Redbridge- 11,564 Barnet- 5,577 Lewisham- 3,462 Southwark- 2,647 Greenwich- 2,643 Enfiled- 2,170 Hillingdon- 1,608 Haringey- 1,593 Newham- 1,495 Ealing- 1,345 Harrow- 1,238 Kelly Choi, the founder of Kelly Loves, said: "There are thought to be over 32,000 Japanese residents living in Greater London. This data enables the Japanese community living in the city to embrace the traditions of Hanami ('flower watching') closer to home, as well as those living in London who appreciate Spring and what it has to offer. "During the Hanami cherry blossom season, people sit beneath the blossom trees to eat, drink and socialise. Families, friends and colleagues all gather together. "We are encouraging residents in London to find beautiful spots in the boroughs with the largest density of cherry blossoms to spend quality time with their friends and family whilst admiring the environment around them'. Recommended Reading The hidden Japanese garden in London you need to visit The 2 London garden centres named the best in the UK The Kent flower-filled park with stunning bluebells Lewisham, Southwark and Greenwich were all named on the list with Lewisham winning the third spot overall. The south east London borough has a total of 2,647 dotted around the area making it have a total of 255 cherry blossom trees per square mile. Meanwhile, Southwark was home to 2,647 trees with 237 per square mile and placed just below Lewisham. Also on the list was Greenwich with 2,643 cherry blossom trees at 144 per square mile.
