Abdirahman Kahin wanted to share African food with a larger audience, so he opened his first restaurant in 2010. Afro Deli and Grill now has four locations in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
By highlighting success stories, part of the goal was to increase awareness of the longstanding 504 program and encourage others to consider the loan as a way to invest in property and equipment, looking at job creation and retention.
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