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Coffee Kids SCAA Reception Big Hit

We just got back from our evening out and are thankful to all of our friends who stopped by our booth today at the Specialty Coffee Association of America's (SCAA) Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. Our reception, sponsored by Interamerican Coffee, had a tremendous turnout with people lined up outside the door. Executive Director Carolyn Fairman and Board President Rob Stephen spoke on Coffee Kids impact, and our partner and friend… Continue

Added by Coffee Kids on April 21, 2009 at 10:24am — No Comments

Coffee Kids Getting the SCAA Jitters

The Specialty Coffee Association of America’s (SCAA) Annual Expo is coming up next week, April 17-19, and we’re all busy prepping for the show. Coffee Kids will have a booth (#1334) in the exhibition hall and if you plan to attend, please stop by!

Our reception, sponsored by… Continue

Added by Coffee Kids on April 14, 2009 at 1:18pm — No Comments

Looking forward to SCAA

Well, it's less than a week before the SCAA in Atlanta. The last time this show was in Atlanta it was one of the best coffee shows we have done. We are always excited to attend these shows as we get to see existing and new clients. The SCAA will be a good show as it is the fourth one we have done this year. So far the attendance has been pretty good at the shows. This time, I'll be presenting a 20 minute session on gift cards during the Tricks of the Trade in the middle of the show. As usual,… Continue

Added by Mike Spence on April 10, 2009 at 7:27am — No Comments

52 Nations to Compete at 2009 World Barista Championship in Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA (April 10, 2009) – The world’s best baristas representing 52 nations will converge in Atlanta next week to compete at the 10th annual World Barista Championship (WBC) in front of a live and online audience of spectators around the globe. In three days of preliminary round competition at the Georgia World Congress Center beginning on April 16th, each compe… Continue

Added by Andrew Hetzel on April 9, 2009 at 8:21pm — No Comments

Kaapi Royale to Announce Challenge Results at SCAA Exposition

Atlanta, GA (March 31, 2009) – Results of the 2009 Kaapi Royale Challenge will be announced on Saturday, April 18th at 5:00 PM in the… Continue

Added by Andrew Hetzel on March 31, 2009 at 3:16pm — No Comments

competitions

so, there's been a real lull in my contributions, which means i've either grown tired of talking coffee (not possible) or i've been intimidated by the sheer amount of reporting that i have to do. perhaps a list is in order, being the most effective and efficient way to convey info... but definitely not the most highly developed. - November/December. Oliver and I help two of our baristas, Lauren Ayrey and Matt Chrisope, train and prepare for the upcoming NWRBC. I learned a ton during this proces… Continue

Added by will frith on March 26, 2009 at 10:31am — No Comments

SCAA Announces 2009 Nominees for Board of Directors

January 27, 2009 The SCAA Board of Directors has approved the following slate of nominees, selected by the nominating committee, for election to the board of directors. The election will be conducted March 2 – March 31, 2009. OFFICERS Tim O'Connor for Second Vice President - Allied Member (Pacific Espresso) Shawn Hamilton for Secretary/Treasurer – Roaster Member (Java City) NOTE: The Second Vice President will Become Vice President on May 1, 2010, and president of the… Continue

Added by Mike Ferguson on January 27, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

SCAA Skills Building Workshop February 13th-15th

we are currently looking for volunteers for station leads and porters. Please contact Lydia Troxler at 919.433.5130. Volunteering provides great networking opportunities, industry experience, and a chance to experience the Skill Building workshops from a different viewpoint.

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Added by Brent hall on January 12, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

SCAA Skill-Building Cupping Workshop Volunteers

The upcoming annual SCAA Symposium & Exhibition is approaching, and this year will have an increased focus on hands-on education, coffee competitions, and more opportunities than ever for professional networking. It will truly live up to its theme “The Specialty Coffee Event: SCAA 2009.” With this enhanced workshop schedule, there is an increased need for volunteers as the Cupping Workshops alone have doubled in size. On behalf of the SCAA Training Committee, we would like to invite any Bari… Continue

Added by Renee Espinoza on October 13, 2008 at 10:02am — No Comments

SCAA Names Emily Oak to World Barista Championship Board

The Specialty Coffee Association of America Appoints Emily Oak to World Barista Championship Board Long Beach, CA. U.S.A. (July 22 2008) —The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) announces the appointment of Emily Oak as the newest member to represent the association's interest on the World Barista Championship (WBC) Board of Directors. Oak is Director of Training and Development for Australian Independent Roasters, an SCAA member and wholesale roaster located near Sydney, Au… Continue

Added by Mike Ferguson on July 22, 2008 at 5:14pm — 1 Comment

Check Out SCAA 2008-Coffee Kids Photos on Flickr

We had a great time at the 2008 Specialty Coffee Association of America's Conference and Exhibition in Minneapolis, Minn. Check out our Flickr page for images from the weekend.

The 20th Anniversary Celebration Dinner went well with a… Continue

Added by Coffee Kids on May 13, 2008 at 3:55pm — No Comments

CSP Hot Beverage Symposium summary

Immediately following the SCAA Conference last weekend in Minneapolis, I had the pleasure of speaking at and moderating the first ever CSP Magazine (Convenience Store Petroleum) Hot Beverage Symposium, a gathering of about 25 convenience retailer operators (Circle K, BP, Petro Canada, Sheetz etc.) and another 25 coffee industry suppliers to these companies (Mother Parkers, Boyds, Wilbur Curtis, etc.). Having spent a full day with the gr… Continue

Added by Andrew Hetzel on May 11, 2008 at 12:46pm — 5 Comments

Photo's up from the beloved Reg Barber - SCAA/USBC Coverage

Reg Barber, photo maniac and trophy designer, has posted his set of over 1000 photos from this past weekend on his Flickr. Thank you Reg for covering this event in such detail! Continue

Added by Matt Milletto on May 9, 2008 at 12:09pm — No Comments

USBC Champion Kyle Glanville, Intelligentsia Coffee

Can't tell you how happy I am for Kyle Glanville, the new USBC Champion! Kyle is such a great representative and ambassador for the barista community and the US coffee industry. Big congrats to all six finalists, this comp must go down as the most competitive in US history. Here is the video from the live video blog coverage, thanks to the SCAA blog team! Has bee… Continue

Added by Matt Milletto on May 5, 2008 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

Coffee Kids' 20th Anniversary Dinner Sold Out

Thanks to all of our sponsors and those who signed up early, Coffee Kids’ 20th Anniversary Celebration Dinner at the SCAA Conference in Minneapolis is sold out. We look forward to celebrating two decades with everyone attending. If you weren’t able to get tickets to the event, be sure to visit our booth (#1241) in the exhibition hall. We’ll be featuring information and pictures of our with coffee-grow… Continue

Added by Coffee Kids on April 16, 2008 at 4:29pm — No Comments

World Barista Championship Adds SCAA Pair to Board of Directors

LONG BEACH, Calif. U.S.A. (April 2, 2008) —The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), the world’s largest coffee trade association, elected two new members to represent the association’s interest on the World Barista Championship (WBC) Board of Directors. Andrew Hetzel, founder of Cafemakers, LLC and murky coffee president, Nicholas Cho are each slated to serve a two-year term on the internationally-recognized barista competiti… Continue

Added by Andrew Hetzel on April 2, 2008 at 7:32pm — 1 Comment

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