By Rod Davis, CEO BBB serving Southeast Florida and the Caribbean
Being a coffee guy, I enjoy trying different brands, new coffee shops, and ways to prepare the best cup of coffee at home. Businesses today are also doing great things to help our communities and causes, so we can enjoy a great cup of coffee and do good at the same time.
We have several local businesses combining business goals with good causes that you might want to consider as you begin your search for that perfect cup of coffee.
Brewed For You is a unique local business that sources organic coffee that promotes a healthier environment and product for us, the consumers. Eric Chaussé, the Founder of Brewed For You, spent a few minutes with me to talk about his goals for the business. Eric states, “I pride myself on bringing on individuals who have an eye for quality and partnering with companies that care about the environment and delivering quality products to their customers.” Eric goes on to state, “All our coffees are proudly made in the USA.” In addition to providing gourmet coffee, Brewed For You’s coffees are kosher certified and, upon request, include compostable packaging in order to promote a healthier environment.
I asked Eric, “If you could sum up your overall vision and mission for the company, what would they be?” Eric responded, “At Brewed For You, we believe in providing ’quality coffee to quality customers’ nationwide. At Brewed For You, we don’t just strive to uphold a high level of social responsibility, we aim to solve a problem. Our number one goal is to work with high-volume businesses and C-level executives by having them purchase quality coffee for their customers thereby enabling us to employ individuals who are disabled.” Visit their website at BrewedForYou.com to learn more about the business and learn how you can enjoy great coffee and support a great cause.
Now that you have placed an order for coffee only to discover you don’t have the right equipment to create that perfect cup. Fortunately, Coffeeionado is here to solve that problem. Located in Davie, Coffeeionado started as a socially conscious business in 2016 to help bring premium coffee appliances to support personal and commercial use. Coffeeionado donates to nonprofits to help make meaningful changes in the industry. They want to assist coffee farmers with their crops and surrounding environment. As an added perk (sorry, but I couldn’t resist) they offer free delivery for orders over $199. So, if you need a new appliance to support your personal or business needs, check out Coffeeionado.com and talk to their advisors about your needs so they can help guide you to the best option.
Some people are just not do-it-yourselfers. There are new options emerging every day that combine great coffee with important causes. Circle House Coffee is a local shop started by NFL retiree Stephen Tulloch with the goal of serving great coffee, drinks, and food that provide a venue to bring together the community. You can check them out at CircleHouseCoffee.com.
Maybe you want to have a cup of coffee and enjoy a movie, some music, or be entertained by The Big Gay Talent Show, Harold’s Coffee Shop is the place you may want to check out. In addition to combining events with great coffee, Harold’s sources their coffees with an emphasis on paying growers and farmers above fair trade pricing. You can check out the menu and entertainment schedule at HaroldsCoffee.com.
The emergence of socially conscious businesses with combined goals of purpose and profit enables consumers to enjoy great goods and services, while supporting our communities. Time for a macchiato. Enjoy your coffee and support a cause important to you.
