The future of construction: In an earlier episode of the show we went inside smart houses on the Gold Coast of Connecticut. In this episode we go into the backwoods. You can almost hear the words of Longfellow, "This is the forest primeval. The murmuring pines and the hemlocks...*. And here, we think you will be captivated by the creativity of people just like you.

We are each capable of greatness. Mike Neary was a ski instructor who liked logs. Let us look what he has done (and we believe that you can do the same).

CONTACT:
Oregon Log Homes
1399 N Highway 197
Maupin, Oregon 97037
Tel: 541-395-2533
E-Mail: Click here.
URL: http://www.oregonloghomes.com

• CASE STUDIES BY INDUSTRY TYPE: You can find other episodes of the show in similar industries. Look up construction.

• JOIN, JOIN, JOIN. Watch television sparingly and get involved with your community and within your industry's and local business associations. We need each other's wisdom and work to make this world a better place. Of course, Mike is a member of the National Home Builders Association. He is also a member of the American Log Builder Association, the Timber Framers Guild and the Central Oregon Builders Association. He is also a member of the his local Chambers of Commerce. When he was in Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce and, of course, Oregon Public Television.

• GET OUT OF YOUR OFFICE: Become involved in the local and national activities of organizations that make a difference.
  1. Chamber of Commerce. We encourage everyone to be involved with their local, state and the National Chamber; all are well worth your time. Some of these people could be on your own board of advisors.
  2. Trade associations: We will gladly add a link to your national trade association or regional organization by state (and publication). Please check to see if you are listed. If not, recommend your group to us!

• Ottumwa, Iowa: In an earlier episode of the show, we went to a town of less than 25,000. Sisters (1660 people) and Maupin (375) are even small towns. Of course, Bend, Oregon, the big city "down yonder" about 30 minutes, is now over 60,000.

• SUPPORT PUBLIC TELEVISION:
  Become a member of your local station. If you are already, great. If not and your business is doing well, consider joining the Producers' Club ($1000).
  
  Mike's local station is DMA #199 KOAB which is part of Oregon Public Broadcasting. This show, however, is a national broadcast on stations around the country. Become a member of your local station. If you are already, great. If not and your business is doing well, consider joining the Producers' Club ($1000).