
<p>We couldn&#8217;t be more excited and proud of our Owner and CEO Abdirahman Kahin for being selected as the Minnesota Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration! </p>



<p>“Minnesota is home to wonderful resilient small businesses who anchor our communities. Rising to the top this year is Afro Deli &amp; Grill, a fast-casual restaurant founded by Abdirahman Kahin,” said SBA’s Minnesota District Director Brian McDonald. &#8220;Kahin’s unique business<br>concept coupled with the support of the SBA and his dedication reflects great credit on his business and has led to impressive growth to allow him to invest back into the local community.”</p>



<p><strong>Read More:<br></strong><a href="https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/afro-deli-owner-abdirahman-kahin-small-business-person-of-the-year-minnesota/">I’</a><a href="https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/afro-deli-owner-abdirahman-kahin-small-business-person-of-the-year-minnesota/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">m the chef now’: Afro Deli owner Abdirahman Kahin named Minnesota Small Business Person of the Year</a></p>



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Our own MN Small Business Person of the Year

MPR News host Angela Davis (center) talks with Chef Yia Vang (right) and Abdirahman Kahin (left) in an MPR News studio in the Kling Public Media Center in St. Paul on Monday, October 9. Matt Alvarez