Episode 18 - The Importance of Minorities in the Trades, a discussion with Ramon Huerta & Darnell Clay

13/07/2022 1h 4min Temporada 1 Episodio 18

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On this episode, we speak with Ramon Huerta, realtor and owner of Hunt for Homes, LLC and Darnell Clay, owner of Valley Vision Construction and Development, LLC. Both identify as minority contractors here in Kalamazoo, Darnell and Ramon share about their experience in the construction field in Kalamazoo and the need for minorities to be at the table in the field of trades. Ramon and Darnell are just completing their first full home builds on 1010 and 1014 N Rose, a partnership with Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services, LISC and City of Kalamazoo. They are both passionate about mentoring others wanting to get into the trades. Melody also shares about training programs for neighborhood contractors to take their contracting business to the next level available through City of Kalamazoo's Business Development Fund. 
Hosts: Kevin Ford, Melody Daacon
Guests: Ramon Huerta & Darnell Clay
Show Notes:
Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo
Business Development Fund
Valley Vision Construction and Development, LLC
Ramon Huerta's Digital Business Card

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