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Monday, October 2 • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Small Coffee Companies in a Big Coffee Town: Creative Strategies for Engaging Community

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As a small company, how do you get coffee all the way from the equator to your customers? How do you succeed as a roaster in a town that has dozens? What do you offer your guests as a retailer that they cannot find elsewhere? These impressive panelists have found unique and creative ways to solve these problems. We will hear from a roaster, a retailer and a general manager as they demystify the coffee process, offer their insight and share their successes.

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Dress code restricts baseball caps, shorts, athletic wear and flip-flops.  
Moderators
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Brandon Paul Weaver

Owner, Co-Op Director, Foreigner Coffee and Liberty Bar
Brandon Paul Weaver first fell in love with coffee hanging out with friends over Frappuccinos at Starbucks. That love quickly grew into a desire to learn everything about the coffee world. After stints at local cafes like Parnassus and Zoka, winning several coffee competitions along... Read More →

Speakers
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Brandin Myett

Co-Owner, Honor Society Coffee
Brandin Myett is a career chef, the founder and co-owner of Juicebox Seattle and the co-owner Honor Society Coffee. Brandin applies his culinary expertise to plant based cuisine in order to enhance its esteem in gastronomy and invigorate its perception. Currently both a working on... Read More →
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Jesse Nelson

Founder, Conduit Coffee
Jesse Nelson is the founder of Conduit Coffee Company here in Seattle. Conduit is based around the idea of sharing and connecting people to amazing coffee and the communities that thrive on the cup. His background in non-profit development and small business gives him a unique perspective... Read More →
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Liz Pachaud

Roaster and Co-Owner, Honor Society Coffee
Liz Pachaud is the roaster and co-owner of Honor Society Coffee. She is also a longtime animal protection advocate who has previously worked undercover to expose animal abuse on factory farms and slaughterhouses, leading to unprecedented legal victories for animals and food safety... Read More →

Monday October 2, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Columbia Tower Club, 75th Floor
  Small Business, Branding, Food and Beverage Technology

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