Afro Deli’s Abdiraham Kahin: Natl. Small Business Person of the Year
From the Afro Deli website: We couldn’t be more prouder of our CEO Abdirahman Kahin for being named the SBA’s 2023 Business Person of the Year!
This prestigious award recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate exceptional leadership and create sustainable, thriving businesses in their communities.
“Our National Small Business Week honorees reflect the strength of our Nation’s entrepreneurial spirit — a spirit of problem-solving, ingenuity, and pure grit. This week we shine a spotlight on the impact they make on our communities and economy from Main Streets to innovation hubs and manufacturing centers. Our 2023 National Small Business Person of the Year, Minnesota’s Abdirahman Kahin, CEO and owner of Afro Deli & Grill, reflects the best of American entrepreneurship,” said Administrator Guzman. “Abdirahman has pursued the American dream of business ownership — overcoming challenges, launching multiple food businesses, pivoting during COVID, and lifting local neighborhoods along the way. He combines great ideas with hard work and diligence, and we are honored that SBA has been a part of his successful and ongoing journey.”
Afro Deli Founder Abdirahman Kahin posted this photo at the White House on May 1, 2023