SCAA Board of Directors Elections ResultsWe would like to congratulate the newest members of the 2011-2012 SCAA Board of Directors!To read detailed bios of the winners, click here.OfficersMr. Paul Thornton*, Second Vice PresidentCoffee Bean InternationalRoaster Wholesaler MemberDirectorsMr. Skip FinleyCirqua Customized WaterAllied Products & Services MemberMs. Nathalie Gabbay*GreenSource Coffee Company, LLCImporter/Green Broker MemberMs. Heather Perry Coffee …

We’re happy to announce that the Social Media issue of The Chronicle will be available for free to all Event attendees. Last year’s Social Media issue was one of our most popular and we’ve used the last year to process your feedback and create an even better issue this time around. Look through the pages …

In light of the recent earthquakes that have devastated parts of the world in 2011 we would like to shine some light on the work being done by our members to help victims in one of the recently hit areas. Crafted Coffee Co., was one of the coffee companies affected by 6.3 magnitude earthquake that …

The SCAA is committed to a leadership role in protecting the planet, and this year’s expo will be no exception. Read ahead to find out more about how The 23rd Annual Specialty Coffee Event of the Year will be spotlighting sustainability and green practices. We’re approaching the issues from several angles including, but not limited …

Congratulations to Anne Denton of Red Cedar Coffee Co. who is our 2011 Event Postcard winner! (And yes, that is a sneak peek at one of the new SCAA t-shirts and hoodie that will be for sale at the 2011 Event Store!) We want to thank everyone who entered the contest, and remind our readers …

One of our aims with Symposium is to engage a wide variety of perspectives in a thoughtful conversation about critical issues for specialty coffee, yet we very humbly recognize that distance, cost, and language can be a barrier to participation for many important people in our industry. As a step toward greater inclusiveness, we are …

Meet Sarah Dooley: Seattle native, coffee professional, self-proclaimed lover of all things cream, NWRBC competitor, and BGA Executive Council member extraordinaire. She’s got your back when it comes to attending the North West Regional Barista Competition. She recently took some time out of her busy brewing schedule to compile a list of great tips for …