A Native from Syria, Johnny Akkary arrived to the States in 2013 in search of a new opportunity. Instead of waiting around for a paycheck, Akkary decided to jumpstart his family business by opening the Diridon Market in San Jose. In our interview with Akkary, we learned about the changes to his business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SJEarthquakes.com: Tell us a little bit about why you care so much about your customers during this time.
Johnny Akkary: “We come from the countryside in Syria where community and reputation is very important. This is the way we grow.