Nate Cunningham: Classification
Nate was a Senior Intelligence Officer in the Army. Nate shared how he and his team would live with local residents during operations while preparing for operation raids (to catch a bad guy). During these occupations, Nate understood that people come together over coffee, which sparked a personal passion.
Nate and his partner started a local coffee roasting business called Mighty Fine Coffee three years ago. Upon returning to his hometown of Faribault, Nate had his military intelligence study about Faribault. The study showed 5 major cultures in Faribault, with minimal interaction and cross-engagement. Nate and his wife Sommer’s vision connects the cultures and provides growth through understanding using a concept called the “third place.”
Coffeeshops, Teahouses, and Barbershops are examples of a “third place. Nate’s expertise in coffee roasting and lack of hair coloring experience is to open an inclusive coffee shop in downtown Faribault and a drive-thru on 2nd St. by the Woolen Mill. On weekday mornings, you can find Mighty Fine coffee in local grocers and at the Crossroads building.
