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Howdy Homemade Ice Cream: A Sweet Spot for Inclusion and Delight

In this vlog, Peter from StayLooped visits Howdy Ice Cream in Colorado on a beautiful day, highlighting the unique features of the shop. He mentions that Howdy is not only known for its homemade ice cream, such as the unusual chocolate chip Doctor Pepper flavor, but also for its commendable employment practice. The shop mainly hires differently-abled individuals, referred to as “heroes” by the shop’s team. Casey, the manager of Howdy, explains that the owner, Troy, was inspired by a news feature to start a shop similar to the original Howdy in Texas which employed people with intellectual disabilities. Peter describes the atmosphere of Howdy as warm and welcoming, with worship music playing and a friendly greeting from the staff. He emphasizes the gratitude and dedication of these employees compared to staff at more commercial ice cream shops.

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