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12. Stephanie Mehmen: How a Nearly Condemned Building Redefined the Term Black Sheep

June 12, 2023 Iowa Restaurant Association Season 1 Episode 12
12. Stephanie Mehmen: How a Nearly Condemned Building Redefined the Term Black Sheep
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12. Stephanie Mehmen: How a Nearly Condemned Building Redefined the Term Black Sheep
Jun 12, 2023 Season 1 Episode 12
Iowa Restaurant Association

The term black sheep doesn't have to be negative. When Stephanie Mehmen and her friend heard rumors of a century-old flood damaged building about to be demolished, they knew they had to do something. As she envisioned what kind of business it would take to save this beloved building, the thought of a restaurant came to the forefront. And the Black Sheep Social Club was born. Today the restaurant and its staff are attempting to be not only a cornerstone of their community but also a driving force behind the revitalization of it. 

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The term black sheep doesn't have to be negative. When Stephanie Mehmen and her friend heard rumors of a century-old flood damaged building about to be demolished, they knew they had to do something. As she envisioned what kind of business it would take to save this beloved building, the thought of a restaurant came to the forefront. And the Black Sheep Social Club was born. Today the restaurant and its staff are attempting to be not only a cornerstone of their community but also a driving force behind the revitalization of it.