2018 Chamber's Choice Business Leader of the Year - Henok Tesfaye
The DC Chamber of Commerce honors Henok Tesfaye for entrepreneurial leadership, business achievement, and lasting community impact.
The DC Chamber of Commerce named Henok Tesfaye its 2018 Chamber's Choice Business Leader of the Year, recognizing an entrepreneurial career grounded in sustained business achievement and commitment to the community.
The annual Chamber's Choice recognition celebrates leaders whose vision and work contribute to the strength of Washington's business community. Tesfaye's selection reflected the growth of U Street Parking from a family operation into a significant regional employer and service provider.
In the DC Chamber video above, Tesfaye discusses the experiences, values, and relationships that shaped his leadership. The award also recognizes the wider community impact created through employment, civic participation, and long-term investment in Washington, DC.