SCAA Regional Events Coordinator Reports to: Director of Events Direct reports: none Summary The SCAA Regional Events Coordinator is responsible for logistical planning and on-site support for SCAA Events. These events are primarily professional coffee competitions or professional coffee training events, which require highly specific materials and venue requirements in order to run effectively. The …

For nearly ten years Aaron Ultimo has worked in specialty coffee and now owns his own coffee bar with his wife, Elizabeth. His story is quite the example of just how many great opportunities arise for professionals in the coffee industry. Aaron recently gave us the inside scoop on how he got his start in …

A recent article by instantshift.com names 90 of their favorite coffee websites. We are proud to announce that many of the screenshots you’ll see on the list belong to our members!The idea of online marketing is not a new concept. However, nowadays when everyone fancies him or herself a would-be web designer because they can …

Immediately following SCAA’s annual leadership summit (to be held in Houston, the 2011 site for our annual Exposition), the Board of Directors along with Council Chairs, will meet to review and discuss major projects as well as related activities and progress. This will provide members with an opportunity to learn about the many projects SCAA …

SCAA is hiring for an available position of Volunteers Coordinator.Start Date: October 15 2010 Hours: variable, increases as 2011 Event approachesTravel required: 7 days in Houston for EventJob DescriptionSCAA Volunteers CoordinatorReports to: Director of Professional DevelopmentDirect Reports: noneSummaryThe SCAA Volunteers Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, training, and managing volunteers for and at SCAA events. The …

Want to be seen by our 2,000+ members? We’re looking to feature YOU, our members, Facebook fans and Twitter followers in our new section called Caffe Breve. All you have to do is answer a question we pose each month for a chance to be selected for the issue! Send us pictures if you have …

We are proud to announce that we’ve just launched the new Roaster’s Guild website. It looks better than ever and we invite you to visit and learn more about this great group of professionals. Click to be redirected to the Roasters Guild websiteThe newly revamped Roasters Guild website features sections about the guild’s history, membership, …

If you’re in the LA area and are looking for a night of good food, good conversation, and of course good coffee, then you should check out the Los Angelenos del Café dinners being hosted by former SCAA president and all around great guy, Tim Castle.Tim Castle, of Castle & Co, is a man who …

The SCAA is proud to present our South West Regional Skill Building Workshop at our very own coffee lab in Long Beach, California. We’re inviting everyone to come and learn about the art and science of specialty coffee from our distinguished master presenters. We’ll all going to be there and we hope you will be, …

We’re pleased to announce that several SCAA members were mentioned in a recent article which artfully talks about the thriving coffee culture in the world famous Kona Coffee corridor.The big island of Hawaii is known worldwide for its quality coffee beans and rich cultural heritage. For the last 40 years the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival …

Minneapolis based roasters Peace Coffee are embarking on a new venture. In an effort to unite the major facets, Peace Coffee is opening a new shop using quality grown, house roasted beans, and prepared by expert baristas.In a recent article for the “Simple, Good, and Tasty” blog, writer Lee Zukor details how SCAA member Peace …

SCAA member Prima Coffee is hosting their Barista Bash on September 17th. Kentucky are fans, make sure you RSVP on the facebook page soon! The event will feature brewing demos, latte art competition, free coffee, and a chance to win a BGA membership!!For more information about the event, visit: http://prima-coffee.com/bash003