Today in our "Building Up America" series, a success story born out of the recession. A woman who saw an opportunity to help people be thrifty and get back on her feet at the same time. Our Tom Foreman has the story for us.

Austin, Texas is booming. People there say the way they do business could be a blueprint for your hometown.

In today's "Building Up America" report, our Tom Foreman takes a look at a city where many people are saying, "what recession?"