GRANT COMPETITION CEREMONY: HONORING OUR WINNERS

Among the winners is Amin Amarkhill, founder of HandyFix LLC, a business offering reliable, high-quality home and repair services.

Amin arrived in the USA on March 15, 2023, with a vision to create something meaningful. Just one year later, in March 2024, he founded Handy-Fix, initially relying on Facebook ads and word of mouth for growth

Amin received a $15,000 grant as part of the competition's final round, which is a significant milestone for his business He expresses gratitude to Green Michael, Kent Hirschfelder, and Madeleine for their trust and referrals, which were essential in the company's success. He also thanks everyone who supported Handy-Fix from the beginning

Amin is particularly thankful to the International Institute of St. Louis for its invaluable support, which has been vital to Handy-Fix’s growth Today, the company continues to thrive, and Amin remains committed to maintaining the high level of dedication and quality his clients expect.

The ceremony honored the hard work of Afghan entrepreneurs like Amin, whose contributions are helping drive local economic growth and fostering continued innovation and success

Amin Amarkhill