Abyssinia Salon and Beauty School, with clinic locations in Kent, Renton and Kenya, was recently named the Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year by King County.

The business won the award created to celebrate the people and enterprises that power the region’s growth, create jobs and reflect the diversity and creativity of King County.

King County Executive Shannon Braddock announced the winners at a celebration on Oct. 1. This year’s finalists were chosen from 107 applications across King County, with winners selected by a panel of local business leaders.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the heart of our neighborhoods, reflecting the rich diversity of our region,” Braddock said. “This year’s winners and finalists embody the spirit of entrepreneurship, equity, a

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