On 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.
