Calgary entrepreneurs invest in Chinatown revitalization – Calgary [Video]

Entrepreneurs in Calgary’s Chinatown say the area is thriving with a renewed energy.

“I love this city. The community support has been amazing,” said longtime resident and business owner Kristy Yu. She owns Mama Dessert and Mama Rice Roll in Chinatown, and says the lineup can be out the door in the evenings.

Alice Lam, another entrepreneur, co-founded Moonlight, a retail space in Dragon City Mall. It’s a collective retail space that highlights young makers in Calgary, showcasing their wares. Born and raised in the city, Lam also leads tours through the area, saying it is her way of giving back to a community that made her proud to be Chinese.

“What I love most is that this is a family business community,” said Lam. “My cousin works here, my mom is a partner in this store. I love the multi-generational aspect of this neighbourhood.”

Yu and Lam are among several business owners calling Chinatown home. In 2022, the …