Philadelphia wedding florist, Kayo Higashimura, was honored as the minority business owner of Hana & Posy boutique.
(prHWY.com) September 13, 2012 - Philadelphia, PA -- Kayo Highashimura, a Philadelphia wedding florist and owner of Hana & Posy boutique, was among 25 minority business owners to be honored in August by a minority business association. The awarding organization, comprised of business owners, felt that her Philadelphia wedding florist's business exemplified their pillars of service and community pride, and honored Kayo with a commemorative plaque.
The organization was impressed with Kayo's history. A graduate of Cornell University and Tufts University, Kayo was working as a doctor of veterinary medicine. Then, she took a risk to follow her dream of becoming a Philadelphia wedding florist, and opened Hana & Posy in October, 2009. Kayo, however, did not forget about her years as a veterinarian. Her dog, Solo, accompanies her to Hana & Posy and the pet-friendly boutique welcomes animals on leashes and sells pet products.
Since the store's inception, Kayo has incorporated her family's heritage into Hana & Posy, distinguishing this Philadelphia wedding florist from many others. 'Hana,' in the boutique's name, means 'flower' in Japanese and 'Posy,' the other half of the name, refers to a small bouquet in Queen's English--a nod to Kayo's sister who is a Londoner.
Kayo wanted to use her Philadelphia wedding florist business to help the environment and educate Philadelphians about environmental impact, so she incorporated the eco-friendly philosophy of recycling into every aspect of Hana & Posy. She constructed the store from reclaimed wood, recycled glass, and second-hand furniture and stocked her boutique with eco-friendly gifts for friends, children, and pets. Now celebrating its third year in business, this Philadelphia wedding florist sells local and organic flowers, composts unused floral material, and delivers in a hybrid car or on foot.
Kayo never regrets taking the risk of opening a small business, and Hana & Posy has been a medium for her to express her multicultural background and also promote her message of environmental responsibility. The Philadelphia wedding florist feels honored to be awarded for her business. She does her best to patronize Philadelphia's small businesses, and is an active member in the Old City Business Association, which organizes small business owners in Old City Philadelphia.
Hana & Posy specializes in weddings, parties, and everyday arrangements and is located at 35 N. 3rd Street in Philadelphia. Contact Hana & Posy at weddings@hanaposy.com or 215-733-0505 to schedule a complimentary wedding consultation with the floral designers.
About: Hana & Posy is Philadelphia's eco-friendly florist. The company, who celebrated two years of serving the Philadelphia area last fall, offers floral designs for all occasions including holidays, weddings, and weekly arrangements for corporate offices, along with local delivery service. Conveniently located in Old City Philadelphia, Hana & Posy stocks its eco-friendly boutique with charming gifts that are equally loved by friends, family, pets, and the environment.
Contact:
Kayo Higashimura
Hana & Posy
215-733-0505
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