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Maine Points: Bondeko

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Maine Points: Bondeko

Danny speaks with CEO of Bondeko , Orson Horchler. Bondeko is raising industry standards by hiring and training New Mainers.

Founder Orson Horchler draws on his own experience as a New Mainer to advocate for the trades as a means of finding community, purpose and prosperity in the USA.

Bondeko believes in training immigrants in the trades to fill a dire need for skilled labor in Southern Maine. Bondeko also hires international trade professionals with unique skill sets.

Their website: bondeko.com/

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