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

The World Barista Championship (WBC) is the preeminent international coffee competition. The organization, founded by the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe and the Specialty Coffee Association of America, focuses on promoting excellence in coffee, advancing the barista profession, and engaging a worldwide audience with an annual championship event that serves as the culmination of local …

The SCAA is currently searching for an event coordinator to work primarily on signage and other operational logistics for our Expo & Symposium. Please, local applicants only.Job DescriptionCoordinate all signage for annual trade show, including amassing key information and logos, creating copy and ordering, proofing and approving final materials. Use excel and on-line show decorator …

Hampton Coffee Company has taken on an exciting new venture. They are currently trying to get their Hampton Coffee Mobile Espresso Unit on the Food Network’s new hit show The Great Food Truck Race, but they need your votes to help them reach their goal.In an effort to increase their national exposure and further the …

The 3 M’s (Mansi, Maria, and Marcus) caught up with Dan Streetman, Anne Nylander, and Scott Lucey of the Barista Guild of America Executive Council, Tyler of Intelligentsia Pasadena, and World Barista Champion Mike Phillips of Intelligentsia Chicago having a cup of coffee at the new Intelli cafe in Pasadena, CA.Members of the BGA Executive …

In an age where smart phones are marketed as necessities and social networking comes as second nature to most, it is no wonder that more and more companies are turning to location-sharing sites like Foursquare to promote their businesses. But what is this new technology and how can it help your coffee shop keep up …

What is one to do when their coffee shop becomes more of a second office than a brief enjoyable escape from the tedium of the day to day? Well, many coffee shop owners around the country are coming up with new ways to counteract the “office without the cubicles” atmosphere that seems to drain life …

Congratulations to SCAA member Klatch Coffee’s Heather Perry and Jana Bain for sweeping the 2010 Ultimate Barista Challenge!! Jana Bain and Heather Perry of Klatch Coffee are the 2010 UBC USA winners!The LA Convention Center was the stage for a truly impressive showing of barista expertise by Klatch Coffee baristas, Heather Perry and Jana Bain. …