supporting diversity in home contracting
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As consumers, we recognize that we vote with our dollars – with the core belief that where we choose to spend our money shapes what the market looks like. This movement has lead to days like Small Business Saturday and businesses featured for being woman-owned or diversity-owned in major e-commerce retailers including Amazon. We are voting for a future that is equitable and representative of the world population. You can read more on supporting woman-owned businesses in this great feature by Woman and Minority Owned Businesses here. Did I mention pigybak is woman-owned and founded?
According to BuilderTrend, the 10.9% of home contractors who are women have unique challenges – including being taken less seriously in the construction business. Women as well as diverse contractors offer unique perspectives, context, and skills that are often overlooked. Supporting small home contractors and diversity-owned contractors in the construction and home renovation industry brings many of the same benefits as supporting small and diverse businesses in general. Here’s how it applies specifically to these contractors:
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Economic growth and job creation: Small home contractors and diversity-owned contractors contribute to local economic growth by creating job opportunities in the construction industry. When you hire these contractors, you help sustain and expand their businesses, leading to increased employment and economic activity in your community.
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Community development: Small home contractors and diversity-owned contractors are often deeply connected to their local communities. By supporting them, you contribute to community development by keeping construction projects within the community, fostering local employment, and potentially enhancing the overall aesthetics and quality of housing in the area.
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Innovation and creativity: Small contractors, including those from diverse backgrounds, often bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to home construction and renovation projects. They may introduce new techniques, materials, or design ideas that can result in more unique and personalized outcomes for homeowners. By supporting these contractors, you encourage a diverse range of ideas and solutions in the construction industry.
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Personalized service and attention to detail: Small contractors tend to offer personalized service and place a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction. With smaller teams and a more hands-on approach, they can provide greater attention to detail and a more personalized experience for homeowners. By hiring small home contractors, you have the opportunity to build a closer working relationship and receive more tailored services to meet your specific needs.
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Social impact and empowerment: Supporting diversity-owned contractors helps promote economic empowerment and opportunities for underrepresented groups. By choosing to work with these contractors, you contribute to reducing barriers and fostering inclusivity in the construction industry. This can lead to greater diversity within the sector and provide role models for aspiring contractors from diverse backgrounds.
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Skill development and training: Supporting small home contractors can contribute to the development and growth of skilled tradespeople within your community. By hiring and investing in these contractors, you help them build their businesses, enhance their expertise, and potentially offer training and apprenticeship opportunities to aspiring professionals in the construction industry.
Ultimately, by supporting small home contractors and diversity-owned contractors, you contribute to a more vibrant construction industry that values diversity, innovation, and community well-being. This, in turn, helps create sustainable local economies and fosters social progress by promoting economic opportunities for all. At pigybak, we are passionate about supporting minority-owned and woman-owned businesses, including tagging those in our application so it’s easy to select based on both ratings AND causes you care about. For early access, sign up at www.pigybak.com to be a beta tester. It’s time to build a kinder, more neighborly world.
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