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Listen to the words of one of Michigan's immigrant business owners

Jesus Valdez is the owner of Ann Arbor Shoe Repair.

  

Jesus Valdez is from Zacatecas, Mexico. He owns and operates a shoe repair store in Ann Arbor. His story is like so many others across the state. He knew his skill was valuable and saw an opportunity to make his dream of owning a business a reality.

Listen to our conversation with him below:

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