The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority's Calhoun Builders Connection began, through a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, as a way to encourage BIPOC contractors to bid on local projects.

It has developed into not only that, but a wider effort to help local contractors advance their businesses and careers while also tending to the growing local need.

In this episode of Inside Calhoun County, the Land Bank's Krista Trout-Edwards and Amy Rose Robinson discuss the Builders Connection, how it helps local contractors and the neighborhoods where they work.

Episode Resources

There are now TWO scheduled Contractors Bid Informational Sessions:

• Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 11:30 AM at the Toeller Building, 190 E Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, Basement Conference Room (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
• Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 11:30 AM at the Toeller Building, 190 E. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, Basement Conference Room RSVP requested at this Event Brite link while space is still available.

The Calhoun Builders Connection informational and networking morning coffee events happen on the fourth Friday of every month:

• Torti Taco, 80 W. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek from 8:00-10:00 AM. Advanced registration is not required.

Calhoun County Land Bank Authority

Inside Calhoun County Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.