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# Carmelo Orellana: From Migrant to Successful Landscaping Entrepreneur
15 October 2024
[Kim Cabrera, TNLA Marketing and Membership Manager](https://workingforyou.tnlaonline.org/author/kim-cabrera-tnla-marketing-and-membership-manager)
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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, TNLA's Kim Cabrera, Membership & Marketing Manager, sat down with Carmelo Orellano with Estructura LLC to talk about his journey within the Industry, overcoming challenges as a first-time business owner, and his invaluable connections through TNLA.
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