7 SEPTEMBER 2018 BODY OF CHRIST NEWS Local construction contractor says there is plenty of work out there. As a matter of fact, Cedric Logan is looking for some good workers. His goal is to reach out to young Black men in the community look- ing for a trade. "There are men who have been incarcerated and out of jail and put in a bad situation.. But there is opportunity out there for them. Unless they have an education or skill, they will end up back incarcerated," said Logan, owner of Colorado Professional Contractors. "What we offer them it doesn't take an education to swing a ham- mer. i rather see you use a hammer than a gun." Colorado Professional Contractors is a general contracting company that does it all from new homes from the ground up, remodels and also specializes in flips - a licensed and insured company for the past 30 years. Logan said there are very few Black contractors in the state. "We are getting edged out. The latinos have come in and taken over the industry from roofing to concrete. Older black contractors are fading away and have no one to continue or take over," he said. However, he does point out that there are Black women getting into the construction industry. "i have one young lady named Elizabeth Chambers. And she came on as a helper and ended up being one of the best workers I have ever had as a skilled laborer. She helped frame a deck and put it together. And I don't lift anything because I had spinal fusion. I will take ten of her." His main message is that a great living and money can be made in construction. That is why his vision is spiritual- ly motivated in wanting to help men learn and have a job in an increas- ing growing construction industry in Colorado. For more information call 720- 404-6511 Cedric Logan By Sheila Smith Plenty of Work out There We are getting edged out. The latinos have come in and taken over the industry, from roofing to concrete. Older black contractors are fading away and have no one to continue or take over... A Great living can be made in construction! So call us today.