Revitalizing Communities Through Trades and Training

10/04/2025 26 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5
Revitalizing Communities Through Trades and Training

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The affordable housing crisis and skilled trades shortage are two of the biggest challenges facing communities today. But what if one solution could tackle both?On this episode of Small Business Big Impact, host Jay-Ann Gilfoy sits down with Brandon Day, founder of Community Builders, a nonprofit social enterprise transforming lives in Ontario. Brandon shares his personal journey from struggling to find purpose to creating a business model that provides career opportunities while addressing the housing crisis.Key Takeaways:● Why investing in trades training is crucial for community development● The benefits of a social enterprise model over traditional nonprofits● The innovative ways Community Builders is tackling both housing and employment gapsLearn more about Community BuildersVisit Meridian at: meridiancu.ca