Many congratulations to our client Afro Deli & Grill’s CEO and owner Abdirahman Kahin who has been named the 2023 National Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The award recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate “exceptional leadership and create sustainable, thriving businesses in their communities.” SBA Administrator, Isabella Casillas Guzman, remarked that “Minnesota’s Abdirahman Kahin, CEO and owner of Afro Deli & Grill, reflects the best of American entrepreneurship … He combines great ideas with hard work and diligence … “
Kahin attended an award ceremony in Washington, D.C. on May 1, where he was congratulated by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. He was also honored at the National Small Business Week event in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday, May 3, which was attended by Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. MMB’s Dennis Monroe joined him for the celebration: “Kahin is a special kind of business person, besides being very good at operating and growing his concept Afro Deli. He also reaches out to so many people in need and is an active part of our socially conscience community.” Afro Deli & Grill opened in 2014 as a fast-casual restaurant focused on healthy, fresh African fusion cuisine. Read more.
