SCAA Announces Development of Sustainable Events Policy to Reduce Environmental Impact
Specialty Coffee Association of America commits to working towards conformity with APEX/ASTM sustainable event standards The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), in partnership with its Sustainability Council, is pleased to announce that the association is working towards the development of a sustainable event policy in accordance to the principles outlined in the two leading …
SCAA Seeking Marketing & Communications Interns
SCAA is seeking two qualified interns to assist the Marketing & Communications department. These positions offer flexible schedules and the opportunity to acquire skills in marketing, communications, and social media, as well as learn more about the specialty coffee industry by working with the largest specialty coffee trade organization in the world. Please note, these …
The Specialty Coffee Chronicle Launches 2013 Event Issue
We’re excited to announce that Issue No. 6 of The Specialty Coffee Chronicle, The 2013 Event Issue, digital edition is now available! If you are a SCAA member or Chronicle subscriber, your issue will be arriving in your mailbox shortly. To receive a hard copy of The Specialty Coffee Chronicle, subscribe or become a member today! Please use links …
Welcome to the 25th Annual Exposition & Symposium: The Event
By Ric Rhinehart It has been my pleasure for the past five years to draft a brief note welcoming all of you to our annual Event and to dive deeply into the world of specialty coffee. This year it is a special honor to invite you to join our celebration as we present our 25th …
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Welcomes you to Boston
On behalf of all of our employees at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (GMCR), we welcome you to SCAA’s 25th Annual Exposition in Boston! We’re excited to host SCAA on the East Coast and hope you will take the opportunity to experience Boston’s vibrant culture, steeped in history, academia, and sports (the 117th Boston Marathon, …
Symposium 2013: The Realm of the Possible
I’m thrilled to write to you today as the new Director of the Specialty Coffee Association of America’s Symposium! A little more than five years ago, I was honored to be part of a discussion where a new idea was put forward: what if we built a conference for those whose jobs require them to …
SCAA Exposition & Symposium: 2013 Schedule of Events
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 5-8 p.m. Symposium Registration Reception Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Symposium Registration Open 7:30 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Symposium Breakfast 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Symposium (Limited attendance event. Please visit scaasymposium.org for details and registration information) 5 p.m. Symposium Cocktails 6 p.m. Symposium Dinner Event (Reservation Only) 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Specialty Tea Institute: …
SCAA: A Year in Retrospect and A Look Ahead
Membership in the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) continues to possess a value beyond savings and discounts. This incredible community of coffee professionals is at the forefront of innovation and inspiration in specialty coffee. Engaging with peers at every level of the coffee supply chain, SCAA members are able to achieve amazing things through …
Increase Your Potential for Sales and Exports at The Event with The Cupping Exchange
Presenting your coffee at a booth on the show floor can be a great way to get the attention of potential buyers, however there’s an additional opportunity to present the special features of your coffee, enticing cuppers and buyers with a true taste of your coffee repertoire. The Cupping Exchange provides the opportunity to engage …
SCAA Exposition: 2013 Social Events
Opening Ceremonies Thursday, April 11, 5:30 p.m., Ballroom Join us for a multimedia celebration of the international community that comprises our specialty coffee family and kick off the 25th Annual Event. Congratulate the winner of the 2012 Sustainability Award, meet our Official Portrait Country El Salvador, and get to know Boston with the help of …
Specialty Tea Institute: Tea Certification Program at the SCAA Event
Tea Forum April 10–11, 2013 • 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Levels 1, 2 and 3 Black Teas (Two Day Class) Boston Convention and Exhibition Center: Boston, MA FOUNDATIONS OF TEA: LEVEL ONE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 As the first course in STI’s expanding education and certification program, Foundations of Tea: Level One will provide attendees with a …
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 …