The SCAA is now accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Partnerships Program Manager. Please submit your resume on Linkedin by CLICKING HERE. Job DescriptionThe Partnerships Program Manager will manage and grow sponsorships for SCAA and affiliated events. There is an established base of business and this position is responsible for maintaining that …
We wanted to share the following press release with you on an upcoming event in Los Angeles featuring Anacafe: Peter Mays, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Art Association announced that the 85-year old nonprofit organization will collaborate with ANACAFÉ, the 90,000 member national coffee association of Guatemala to present a cross-cultural, multi-media art exhibition …
CP103 – Essentials of Customer Service is a lecture-based class that is required for BGA Level 1 Barista Certification. If you haven’t been able to make it to a SCAA Skill Building Workshop or our annual Exposition, this is a great opportunity to complete this course and be one step closer to achieving BGA Level …
We are pleased to announce that the next installment of our coffee retailer sector report for the second quarter of 2010 (April through June) is now available!This report will be offered in quarterly installments, with an extensive overview published in October 2010 covering the previous four quarters. Our partnership with Cleveland Research Company, an independent …
An excerpt from “Coffee Slingers & Cheese Mongers”by Ric RhinehartRecently, I was listening to an interview with cheese monger Gordon Edgar in which he explained how critical it is to be able to educate his customers about cheese, while at the same time recognizing how difficult it is to impart the entire story of cheese …
REQUEST FOR PRESENTATIONS23rd Annual Exposition in Houston, TXApril 28-May1, 2011DEADLINE AUGUST 27TH Are you a coffee industry expert? Are you an engaging speaker with cutting edge information to share?If so, SCAA’s Professional Development Committee is now accepting presentation proposals for 75-minute “knowledge-building” lectures to be held at the 23rd Annual Exposition in Houston, Texas. Lecture …
In 2009, the SCAA Board of Directors and staff made a decision to actively pursue a regular home for our annual Event for a variety of reasons. Hoping to capitalize on the extraordinary negotiating environment of the time due to the economic crisis and recognizing the benefits of having an anchor city, we undertook a …
Australian brewery Matilda Bay has just announced the release of their limited edition seasonal lager, Long Shot, which is brewed using Ethiopian Yirgacheffe beans. The Shout website notes “The idea was born over a beer between Matilda Bay head brewer, Scott Vincent, and gourmet coffee roaster, Toby Smith, after comparing stories about roasting malt and …
Deadline: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 Your participation is requested for our 3rd Quarterly Sector Report. We will be offering this survey in quarterly installments, with an extensive overview published at the end of the year. This report will cover April – June of 2010.The SCAA is pleased to partner with Cleveland Research Company, an independent …
In the latest issue of Fresh Cup magazine in the Off the Wire section, editor Chris Ryan the new SCAA traceability tool START.WHAT IS THE START PROJECT?The SCAA is proud to present a new member benefit that will help build stronger relationships in coffee. By late summer, SCAA members will have access to a database …