The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism hosted Untapped Talent, a free professional development workshop designed to educate business owners on strategies to fill open positions by tapping into underutilized, overlooked, and underserved workforce groups, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The workshop featured a local panel of experts, abundant resources, and a keynote from speaker, Lindsay Wrege, co-founder of 321 Coffee.
Read MoreJust in time to welcome students last fall, Lindsay Wrege '21, co-founder of 321 Coffee, opened a new shop on Centennial Campus. It's the largest location to date and the latest in the company's commitment to inclusion and community, providing meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Read MoreCheck out the official recap video of NSA Carolina’s Awards Banquet at ReCity. This dynamic blend of aerial drone footage, high-energy b-roll, crisp audio soundbites, and cinematic editing tells the story of a powerful two-day celebration of impact, leadership, and legacy. Lindsay Wrege of 321 Coffee was the keynote speaker on Friday, June 13.
Read MoreIn a collaboration aimed at fostering community and inclusion, The Welcome Company is excited to announce a partnership with 321 Coffee, a Raleigh-based coffee shop and specialty roaster committed to employing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This new initiative will feature 321 Coffee as a staple in every welcome bag delivered to new homeowners throughout the Triangle, along with a special “Welcome Home” coffee mug for the perfect brew.
Read More321 Coffee and L’Arche North Carolina are presenting an outdoor summer movie series in 2025. These are free and inclusive events that take place at 321 Coffee, 615 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Read MoreApril is Autism Awareness Month, and today I want to share something personal - something that transcends partisanship and speaks to our shared humanity. There are incredible organizations across North Carolina that are creating job opportunities and real futures for individuals with developmental disabilities. Companies like 321 Coffee in Raleigh, which is run by a team of individuals with disabilities, prove every day that talent comes in all forms.
Read MoreDirt NC has conversations about all things built in the Tar Heel State. Today we talk with Lindsay Wrege, one of the co-founders of 321 Coffee, a coffee shop and roaster based in Raleigh, NC that employs individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We talk about talk about coffee, community, and inclusion.
Read More"Disability inclusion is a key component of building psychologically safe workplaces, where every employee feels seen, heard, and respected," said Alan King, President and CEO of Workplace Options. "We believe in creating environments where all employees can bring their full selves to work, driving greater innovation, engagement, and ultimately, success. This is a critical aspect of inclusive leadership, and we are proud to partner with 321 Coffee in this effort to create more inclusive and diverse workplaces."
Read MoreToday, March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day. Local coffee roaster and retailer 321 Coffee hosted a conference entitled, "321 Day: Disability Inclusion in the Workplace". Executives from across the Triangle attended to discuss how to employ adults with intellectual disabilities. Sofia Sanchez, an actress known for her role in the 2023 film "The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes", served as the keynote speaker.
Read MoreThe Raleigh Convention Center was the place to be Tuesday, as more than 800 business and community leaders gathered to hear remarkable stories of the impact of Wake Tech. Stories like that of Sophie Hening, a barista and roaster at 321 Coffee in Raleigh. Hening thrives at her job, roasting coffee beans and filling online orders.
Read MoreMore than 800 local business and community leaders gathered Tuesday, March 4 at the Raleigh Convention Center for the eighth annual “Wake Tech IGNITE” event. The celebratory afternoon showcases the college and its mission of transforming lives. Highlights included Lindsay Wrege, CEO of 321 Coffee, speaking about the impact Wake Tech has had on the community of adults with intellectual and development disabilities.
Read MoreWith a brand new year brings new goals and habits. If you relate to the sentiment “out with the old, in with the new,” the ins and outs goal technique may be just what you need to kickstart your year. One of my primary goals for 2025 is to increase my support for the community by shopping more intentionally and locally. Here are a few of our ins for the new year to get you started - including coffee beans from local roasters like 321 Coffee.
Read MoreIt’s cold out now, but spring is right around the corner and things will be heating up at Centennial Campus. Look ahead and start making plans for getting out and about. Like grabbing a cup of coffee from 321 Coffee's new location in the Venture Center Courtyard.
Read MoreStudents in the inaugural cohort of Elevate, NC State's new inclusive post-secondary program, began their first classes on Jan. 6, 2025. Meet some of them in this article - like Dreyahna Grunow of Raleigh, a barista at 321 Coffee.
Read MoreThis year, dozens of new facilities dedicated to roasting specialty coffee opened across the United States. Today we present 25 exciting new roasters and roasteries to support in 2025 - including 321 Coffee in Raleigh, N.C. 321 Coffee’s growing roasting operation now supports multiple 321 retail locations in the Raleigh-Durham area, while providing tools that allow staff with intellectual and developmental disabilities to succeed.
Read MoreESPN stopped by the 321 Coffee location on N.C. State's Centennial Campus this week to highlight their "Why Not Us?" cans. Lindsay Wrege and Michael Evans, the founders of 321 Coffee, are both N.C. State University graduates, and the cans celebrate the Wolfpack's amazing run to the men's Final Four in April 2024.
Read MoreOn a cold Small Business Saturday, dozens of people lined up at the State Farmer’s Market for a cup of 321 Coffee. It’s just one small local business that was raking in the support on a day meant to highlight everything small businesses bring to local communities. At 321 Coffee, it’s a team made up of people with intellectual disabilities, a sense of belonging and purpose that employees like Nicole Bell might not find at big chain stores. “I love just working here - working on my barista skills, the cashier, or maybe just making the drinks,” Bell said.
Read More321 Coffee staff brewed free coffee and specialty lattes for customers as part of a celebration marking the launch of 321 Coffee's products on the shelves of local Whole Foods stores.
Read MoreLooking for the best coffee in the City of Oaks? Whether you’re aiming for a quick caffeine fix or a place to relax and enjoy a cup of joe, find your new favorite coffee shop with our guide featuring 40 local cafes. Cafes like 321 Coffee - a shop employed by those with intellectual and developmental disabilities that roasts its own blends.
Read MoreAs the crisp fall air settles in over Raleigh, there’s no better way to celebrate the season and get cozy than with a delicious fall-inspired cocktail or coffee in hand. The pumpkin dirty chai latte is fall favorite from 321 Coffee! This seasonal special blends a trio of all the best fall flavors: spiced chai, pumpkin, and rich dark roast espresso – proudly roasted and brewed by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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