"Could a coffee company benefit a neighborhood and our planet, while also being profitable?...[My friend] is seeking to answer this question through pioneering a business enterprise that has, in its vision, profitability, livable wages for single parents, business training and ownership apprenticeship programs, high-quality products, and environmentally responsible business practices." I am really excited about this project. Part of the reason I came to Portland was so that I could study business in the MIM program to start a revolutionary, community-based coffee shop like the one described. Since I am not one to re-invent the wheel if someone is already doing things right, I am going to do whatever I can to help the people involved in setting this up. What kinds of things do we need to take into consideration when in the beginning stages of financing this kind of social venture?
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I'm an undergrad at Auburn University studying international business. I'm intrigued with this kind of business model and would like to learn more. Do you know of a web site for this company?
You know, Neighborhood Roasters once had a concept for a website, but I am not sure if they ever ended up using it or not. It was a ministry out of a Portland-area church called Imago Dei, you might contact the church through their website: http://www.imagodeicommunity.com/ The businessman leading NR's first name is Sam.
Hope this helps and my apologies for the delay!
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