Local small business owner honored at Downtown Farmers’ Market
May 13, 2023 / 02:12 PM CDT
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May 13, 2023 / 02:12 PM CDT
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DES MOINES, Iowa The owner of Lolas Fine Hot Sauce was honored by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Saturday morning at the Downtown Farmers Market in Des Moines.
Taufeek Shah received the SBAs Iowa Minority Business Champion of the Year.
Flanked by his parents who helped him start the business using his moms recipe, Shah got to ring the ceremonial bell at 7 a.m. opening the farmers market.
He called the award an honor, adding it was great to receive it at the place where it all started for Lolas.
Im just in shock, Shah said. Theres just so many amazing great folks from all the partners, the SBA, Iowa, our partners, our customers, everybody that has supported us. It means a lot to us and to our small business here and were truly honored and thankful for it.
After the award ceremony, Shah quickly went to work serving people at his booth at the farmers market. Its located on Second Avenue, just south of Court Avenue. Lolas is also available online and in area stores.
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