Largest Farm to Grow Crops Under Solar Panels Proves to Be a Bumper Crop for Agrivoltaic Land Use
Agrivoltaics, growing crops under solar panels, increases the production of both, and Jack's Solar Garden farm is showing how it's done.
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56% of Small Biz Owners Think Remote Working Has Made Them Better Leaders Says Poll
A survey of 1,000 small business owners looked at how working remotely has impacted their company—uncovering several silver linings.
Heartwarming 'Cash Mob' Lifts Coffee Kiosk Hit Twice by Robbers
Customers in Central Oregon turned out in droves to support a local business down on its luck. Always serving the community through donations to high school raffles and day care centers, it was time for the locals to show support for the Black Rock Coffee Bar on Pacific Highway in Tigard, which had been robbed twice in two weeks.
Hungover Customer Brings Life Back to Struggling Fish and Chips Shop
After a night of partying with his pals, Colin was in need of some grease for his nausea, so he stumbled into Whitbie's – and ended up saving the business.
Donated Laptops Are Flying Right Into Laps of African Entrepreneurs
Now you can donate the key for business success to a mom opening an internet café or a repairman needing a better filing system–on the other side of the world.
Company Creates Win-Win by Repairing Good Clothing Destined For Landfills
Instead of perfectly good brand-name apparel ending up in landfills because of broken zippers, this company is renewing them for you and the planet.
Hot Dog! Chefs Rally For Local Restaurant, Re-Opening to Pay Cancer Medical Bills
When a tumor forced a man to suddenly close his iconic hot dog restaurant, chefs in town rallied to reopen it for a week to help pay his medical bills.
Restaurant Owners Who Say Anthony Bourdain Changed Their Lives Donate Profits to Suicide Hotline
Jason Wang's family went from living in a one-bedroom in New York City to "living the American dream" thanks to a visit from the late Anthony Bourdain.
Instead of Burying Their Competition, Fellow Brewers Rush to Save Batch for Injured Beer Maker
When a brewer injured himself in the middle of making his dream beer, a bunch of local brewers rushed to take over and rescue the batch.
When Mom Cancels Appointment to Take Care of Sick Son, Company Sends Her Flowers
It may not be enough to cure her son's illness, but it's still a sweet gesture from a local company in Virginia.
Artist Creates Dolls With Skin Conditions So People Will Love Their Differences
These dolls serve as beautiful reminders of how their owners are beautiful, too – no matter their physical condition or appearance.
Customers Keep Buying Up All of Donut Shop's Pastries So He Can Go Home Early to Be With Ailing Wife
When Donut City customers heard about what happened to the restaurant's owners, they immediately rallied together in a sweet show of support.
Human Chain of People Help Move A Bookstore, Book By Book
When this independent bookstore had trouble affording expensive moving services, the community showed up in full force to lend a hand.
Business Savvy 9-Year-old Sells Out of Cookies by Taking Advantage of Canada's First Cannabis Sales
As people lined up around the block for the nation's first day of recreational marijuana sales, 9-year-old Elina Childs saw an advantageous opportunity.
This Entire Town Became Autism-Friendly After Every Business Agreed to Apply Four Specific Measures
The community of Clonakilty has become the first ever town in Ireland that has been certified as autism-friendly.
Theater Hosts Dementia-Friendly Screening of 'Mamma Mia' After Movie-Goers Complain of Senior's Singing
A woman's uncomfortable experience at a Welsh movie theater resulted in a day of delight for dozens of people suffering from dementia.
When Wedding Caterer Backs Out at Last Second, Restaurant Saves the Day in Just 90 Minutes
The restaurant even closed down for the day so they could prepare for the 150-person wedding feast.
Woman's Kind Tweet Brings Sunshine to Business Owner's Sad Store Anniversary
David High was heartbroken when no one showed up for his store's 35th anniversary – but luckily, one compassionate customer managed to save the day.
Instead of Shutting Down Teen's Hot Dog Stand, City Helps Him Get a Permit and Start a Business
This entrepreneurial 13-year-old has been taken under the wing of the city after someone complained about his lack of permit.
Veteran-Run Business is Left Destitute When Equipment is Stolen, But People Spend $15K to Replace It
Cody Nichols didn't know what was going to happen to his employees or company when a thief stole all their gear – but then the community stepped in.
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