Barbara,
The grinder is sold pending payment. I'll let you know if that changes. Thanks.

Now you have 13 followers. Ha.
I'd be happy to send you some info. Since you opened 2 months ago, I'm sure your hands have been full and at least you have a site started. That's good. Shoot me a line at LAB5702@gmail.com and I'll pass along some info to you. Thanks. Also, check out the MWRBC competition live online. A lot of good barista stuff going on http://www.ustream.tv/channel/midwest-regional-barista-competition-2009-2010

Hi Barbara. Glad to hear you are interested in the upcoming BGA SERJ. Again, we're early in the process, but we have some really great things planned. For the less-experienced (or those looking to brush up) we'll have basic cupping and espresso preparation. More advanced stuff should include, comparative cupping, manual brew methods, latte art, dialing in espresso, competition prep, a roundtable on community building strategies, and certification testing for BGA Level 1. Top that off with movies, plenty of open-jam time, and a great latte-art competition and we should have a great weekend. Hoping for a good turnout. Will definitely let you know as things get nailed down.

Nice espresso machine choice. Once you get it tuned up I think you will love it. We have a new Aurelia two group and are very happy with the features and performence. Be sure and post pics and a link to your website so we can follow your passion.
Best Regards Barbara,
Joseph

Barbara, I was watching you from the start. Great find. I'm cheering for your success. We are still open since last Sept. 21st.
Having a great time. Not the best location but we own it. Our organic whole wheat baked goods have gone over well. Our focus is still commerical coffee roasting but we need to offer more cafe options to keep the doors open. Our website is http:jolindas.com

Barbara, I came across your post on opening a coffee shop in 30K and it reminded me so much of what I'm going through right now. I'm currently working on my business plan while I continue to save for my future coffee shop. Although I try to stay positive and focused on my plan, I can't help but to feel discouraged when I think about how I'm going to come up with the rest of the money to finance my shop. I know I can make the coffee shop a success and I cannot express how badly I want to enter the specialty coffee industry, but I can't do this unless I have the money to start it with. I see on your page that you're actually in the process of making your dream a reality. Do you mind sharing with me how you are finally making this possible? (where you able to obtain grants, angel investors, or loans?) Thanks, Stephanie

Hey, I am trying to start a email chain of people like us who are in the planning/process of opening a new cafe or coffee shop. Are you interested? Let me know your email if so.

Thanks,

Mark

Great work Barbara.... Your in a very nice location for a shop.