SCAA Hires Director of Professional Development
In a move to increase the availability of education and professional development programs, the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) announced that Ellie Hudson-Matuszak has been hired in a new position as Director of Professional Development. The selection was made after an extensive search and Ms. Matuszak will begin work on February 1, 2010.Ric Rhinehart, …
From our 2009 Expo Membership Testimonial Series
A webinar on Ethiopia
Changes in the Ethiopian coffee sector have caused frustration and challenge for many in the specialty industry, but after ongoing dialogue with SCAA and other representatives, the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX) has taken several steps toward a solution. As part of SCAA’s advocacy for its members, SCAA has been actively involved throughout the process and …
Coffee Roasting-A Success Story During an Economic Downturn
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2010 SCAA Symposium Sessions-Announced on Website
Our 2010 Symposium Session line up is now being announced on our Symposium Website. Two session descriptions are included below. To read more, please visit www.scaasymposium.org.Carbon and Coffee :: Carbon offsets, carbon sequestration, carbon neutrality—these days, carbon dioxide is a part of every conversation about the environment. As businesses, we might be legally obligated to …
SCAA’s The Chronicle-get your subscription today
SCAA members have long enjoyed their subscription to our magazine The Chronicle as a membership benefit. But non-members have also expressed an interest in being able to access the in depth industry information as well…While members will continue to recieve their free copy of The Chronicle, non-members will now be able to purchase issues in …
Just announced-the NERBC will be it’s own event this year due to strong competitor response!
We are happy to announce that this year’s North East competition will be hosted by Barismo Coffee in Boston MA March 26-28, 2010. The 2010 NERBC will no longer be held along with the 2010 Mid-Atlantic Competition due to strong competitor response! Please continue to check The North East page of the USBC website for …
On Fearlessness
We were encouraged by the conversation around our keynote address announcement. Facilitating open exchange is a large part of the rationale behind our choice. As we face the challenges ahead—a restructuring industry, increasing competitiveness, supply constraints, socio-economic pressures, and a rapidly changing customer demographic—we seek to elevate and expand our thinking. Whether that search leads …
May the Best Barista Win…..
The USBC is less than 4 months away! Come one, come all to the SCAA’s 2009 United States Barista Championship, hosted by DaVinci Gourmet. The USBC is an exciting competition used to encourage and recognize professional achievement in the art and skill of espresso beverage preparation and service. Watch as competing baristas move through a …
Keynote Speaker for 2010 – Arianna Huffington
HOW TO BE FEARLESS IN UNCERTAIN TIMES Opening Ceremonies: Thursday, April 15th, 2010-Anaheim Convention Center BallroomThe SCAA is pleased to announce that our confirmed 2010 Opening Ceremonies Keynote speaker is Arianna Huffington, highly respected author and publisher of the Huffington Post (www.huffingtonpost.com)Ms. Huffington has been featured on numerous national television shows including: The Oprah Winfrey …
The SCAA & CQI give back
On November 21st, a small group of SCAA and CQI staff spent the morning volunteering for a Santa Ana-based non-profit, The Raise Foundation. The Raise Foundation organized a food drive, and staffers helped pack and organize food boxes for local families in need. The event was a huge success, and over 750 boxes were packed …
The SCAA travels to Korea for the 2009 Cafe Show
The SCAA was formally invited to the 2009 Korean Cafe Show while we were exhibiting at CoffeeFest last September. It was an exceptional opportunity to reach out to a thriving international coffee community, and we were certainly excited to partner with them. Our own Maria Hawkins (membership coordinator) and Marcus Boni (Director of community and …