Same, but different. Same as in, “So All May Eat”, Brad and Libby Birky’s amazing restaurant thrives almost completely on the donations from its customers. Featuring a four star menu with no prices, Same Cafe offers wonderful meals for those less fortunate and it’s paid for by those whom Lady Luck has smiled upon. A perfect system in an imperfect world, Same Cafe is all about open door, open source, and open heart.
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Posted on 11.29.09
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Posted on 11.13.09
Nathaniel Funmaker is a serious man. He has the kind of honest values that American small businesses are known for, and he knows why we need them now more than ever. Did we mention he makes some of the best hats in the world? [watch video]
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Posted on 09.30.09
Paul and Jason Hulst are experts at recycling modern culture, and they do it with the most ubiquitous of American icons, the automobile. This father son team never lost their focus, their passion, or the will to do what they love best. [watch video]
Posted on 08.24.09
It's hard for the people at Evergreen Federal not to sound like a commercial when they tell you that they're doing far more for their community than just being a bank. But we found that they really do put their money where their mouth is. [watch video]
Posted on 08.16.09
Pavati Marine came out of one good idea Chuck Gros had while he was watching his ailing grandfather trying to get into a fishing boat. A great invention, born of great intention, gave birth to a thriving American business. [watch video]
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Posted on 08.05.09
The Rogue Creamery makes some of the best cheese in the world. It was started in 1935 and has provided meaningful work and a sense of community to many in the Rogue River Valley in Oregon ever since. But it nearly went under, until two guys with the right mix of business smarts, integrity, and passion took it over, keeping all the employees and the founder's son and master cheese maker onboard. Bringing the traditions of the past into the 21st century, the Rogue Creamery is a true success. Meet the people behind this great story. [watch video]
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Posted on 07.03.09
The Next US is the story of a new America, told from the road in a journey to find everyday genius. We will interview and profile the smart people with integrity, passion, and American can-do spirit. These are folks who are not only successful entrepreneurs: they bring something new to the table with innovations that are rooted in community, sustainability, green design, and a vision for America that can be a model for the world. [watch video]
