Building Community through Competition: A Look Inside the Activities Hall
….At the SCAA’s 25th Annual Exposition, The Event Great communities can be built, and continue to grow and thrive, through competition. The specialty coffee community has embraced this idea. Baristas and other coffee professionals from throughout the country have defined their role as the frontlines of the specialty coffee industry and have used friendly competition …
The 25th Annual SCAA Event Attendee Success Kit
A Comprehensive Guide to Attending the Biggest Specialty Coffee Event in the World The 25th Annual SCAA Event is a BIG show! To maximize your experience, it’s important to show up prepared and with a plan. With the opportunity to interact face-to-face with hundreds of exhibitors, experience and taste some of the best coffees in …
SCAA’s 2013 Best New Product Competition
The premier products recognition awards brings back the popular People’s Choice “text your vote” for 2013. The Specialty Coffee Association of America’s BEST NEW PRODUCT COMPETITION recognizes new products judged on their quality and value to the specialty coffee and tea industry. The Awards recognize eight categories of excellence and innovation: Coffee/Tea Preparation And Serving …
The 25th Annual SCAA Event: Connect. Explore. Discover.
The SCAA Event mobile app, developed by the SCAA and proudly sponsored by Bunn, is a native application for smart devices (iPhone, iPad (new!) and Android) designed to streamline your experience by putting the world’s largest specialty coffee Expo in the palm of your hands. The SCAA Event mobile app brings exhibitors, attendees and sponsors …
Don’t Just Be Social, Be Interactive
What better way to create buzz around your participation at The Event in Boston than by letting everyone in your network know you’ll be there, and by interacting with other attendees via social media? This year, like never before, social media will be fully integrated into your experience at The Event. Exhibitors and attendees are …
Our Sponsors Make It All Possible: 2013 Event Sponsors
One of the major contributing factors to the success of our show is the generous support of our sponsors. It is through their contributions, no matter how big or small, that The Event can be the incredible show that it is. Our sponsors get numerous opportunities to share their involvement at the show from social …
Coffee & Trade at the IWCA III International Convention in Guatemala
The International Women in Coffee Alliance invites you to participate and expose your brand, products and services during the III International Women in Coffee Convention, which will take place in Guatemala City February 7-9, 2013. Also available before the convention will be the Educational Coffee Pre-Tours from February 4-6, a great opportunity to know more …
SCAA Instructor Journals: Richard Sandlin Travels to Beijing
By Richard Sandlin, Fair Trade USA, SCAA Credentialed Instructor Richard recently traveled to Beijing, China to instruct students in SCAA courses for the Barista Guild’s Level 1 & 2 Certificate Programs at an SCAA International Education Partner facility, Beijing Wholly Coffee Company. Here is a testimonial from his trip: Imagine for a moment the daily challenges you …
Roasters Guild Now Accepting Nominations for 2013 Elections
A Message From the Chair The chance to serve on the Executive Council has been a giant source of inspiration to me. It isn’t always apparent from the outside how valuable the work that is done while on the Council is to the individuals that serve. The educational opportunities are unparalleled. Even the most veteran …
Now Accepting Applications for 2013 SCAA Sustainability Award
We’re currently accepting entries for the 2013 SCAA Sustainability Award. If you, your company, or organization has innovative projects to expand and promote sustainability within the coffee world while inspiring others to initiate similar endeavors you are encouraged to apply here. The deadline to submit the application is January 7, 2013. The Sustainability Award will be presented …
SCAA Board of Directors Approves Slate of Candidates for 2013 Election
The SCAA Board of Directors has approved a slate of candidates as recommended by the Nominating Committee for the 2013 Board of Directors Elections. The names below are the nominees for the positions listed. According to SCAA bylaws, additional nominees may be proposed through a petition process, excluding the office of Secretary/Treasurer (not applicable in …
Meet 4 African Women Who Are Changing The Face Of Coffee: NPR Reports
By Allison Aubrey, National Public Radio (NPR) If you’re a coffee drinker, chances are the cup of java you drank this morning was made from beans that were produced or harvested by women. Women’s handprints can be found at every point in coffee production. In fact, on family-owned coffee farms in Africa, about 70 percent …