This week I speak with Toni and Rafael Salem, the owners of the Pour House in Hamilton, Ohio. We talk about why they started this restaurant and bar when they didn't need to do so, and why they believe it's successful.

Pour House is one of nearly 1 million small businesses in Ohio and part of the more than 32 million small businesses across the United States. Establishments like Pour House--local, independent, community-rooted-- are what keep communities like Hamilton vibrant and connected.

This is Open Signs, a Southwest Ohio-based podcast that highlights the entrepreneurs and independent businesses shaping neighborhoods. Each episode features in-depth conversation with local entrepreneurs and small business leaders who are redefining what community means.