Monday, August 01, 2011

Immigrants' journey led to role as entrepreneurs

This article tells the stories of several immigrants in MN and their business success as entrepreneurs. Only in America. - - Donna Poisl

By: NEAL ST. ANTHONY , Star Tribune

Abdirahman "Abdi" Ahmed knows some see him as just "a Somali Muslim guy" with a funny accent.

Ahmed thinks of himself as an American businessman.

An accountant and systems analyst who has worked in IT and taught graduate school at St. Mary's University, Ahmed is a job creator and community volunteer.

He and his partners, Jamal Hashi and Sade Hashi, own booming Safari and Kilimanjaro restaurants. They also are leaders of the local Somali commercial community.
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