Alice Michlik, a classically educated East Peoria native, returned home after business school in New York to launch Birdhouse Coffee—an entrepreneurial nod to a beloved local legacy. Her mobile coffee shop is more than a business; it’s a hub for community connection and a platform to spotlight local artists.
Up Next in Season 5
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Beth Marcoot | Marcoot Jersey Creamer...
Beth Marcoot and her sister Amy run a 7th-generation dairy farm in Greenville, IL, where Jersey cows graze on pasture and are milked with robotic milkers. Since 2010, they’ve been making award-winning cheese and have expanded into Wagyu/Jersey beef, agritourism, and innovative products like Extre...
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Marcellus Sommerville | Friendship Ho...
Marcellus Sommerville, President and CEO of Friendship House in Peoria, is passionate about providing hope to those in need. Growing up with little, he became a father figure to his siblings—an early training ground for his future in service. After a 14-year pro basketball career overseas, he ret...
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John King | Michlig Ag Solutions | A ...
John grew up helping on the family farm and in their retail business, building a strong work ethic. After playing college baseball and earning an MBA, he and his dad Don founded Michlig Ag Solutions in 2024, offering Ground Level Dispatch to deliver real-time market info to farmers.
