Meet the outstanding winners in Triangle Business Journal's 2022 Leaders in Diversity Awards! 321 Coffee is one of the companies in the Triangle that is pushing forward diversity and inclusion. 321 Coffee is a coffee shop and roaster built on inclusion and currently employs over 40 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Read MoreA Raleigh-based coffee shop that employs those with intellectual and developmental disabilities will expand to add up to 10 new jobs. It will add fully-accessible roasting facility in South Raleigh thanks to funding from Lenovo and EngageNC.
Read MoreIt's no secret we have a lot of great coffee shops in Durham, and we're about to add another to that list: 321 Coffee, which originated in Raleigh, will be expanding to Durham's ID development this winter. What makes this particular shop and roastery unique is its commitment to demonstrating the value of an inclusive business model. Find out more in our Q&A with the 321 Team.
Read MoreA Raleigh-based coffee shop that employs people with disabilities is expanding again, this time with its own roasting facility. On the heels of opening its third location, 321 Coffee has announced plans to open a roasting facility in Raleigh. But it won’t be like any other roastery in the area – the company is working with Lenovo and EngageNC to utilize technology to make the facility fully accessible.
Read MoreA unique coffee shop here in Raleigh is taking another step and providing jobs for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 321 Coffee, which recently opened its newest storefront on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, today announced a new partnership with Lenovo and EngageNC to build and open a fully accessible roasting facility in Raleigh.
Read More321 Coffee, Raleigh’s first coffee shop that employs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is proud to partner with technology giant Lenovo and Engage NC, a non-profit providing venture financing to make the workforce an inclusive space for people with all abilities. As part of this new partnership, 321 Coffee will open a fully accessible roasting facility, filled with Lenovo technology, helping them scale the company’s roasting capacity and enabling them to create new jobs and hire additional staff.
Read MoreAutumn is here, and it's time to light the pumpkin-scented candles and enjoy the activities of the season. One must-do is a visit to the North Carolina State Farmers Market in Raleigh, which has everything you need for the perfect fall day. Start your day at 321 Coffee, located in the Market Shoppes Building. This local cafe dedicates itself to inclusivity - the majority of its staff are people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Grab a latte, cold brew or special seasonal drink.
Read MoreATHENA of the Triangle hosted its annual Women's Leadership & Awards Luncheon on September 22, 2022. The theme of this year’s program is Breaking Barriers: The Next Generation of Women Leaders. Congratulations to Lindsay Wrege, our ATHENA Young Professional Award recipient. We are honored to recognize and celebrate incredible women who are making an impact in the pipeline for current and future women leaders.
Read MoreOn Thursday, Triangle Business Journal announced its 2022 class of Leaders in Diversity Awards winners. This year's class features 20 winners – 10 individuals and 10 companies. The Leaders in Diversity Awards program, now in its 10th year, is designed to recognize the accomplishments of Triangle businesses, individuals and nonprofits as they come together to weave a diverse foundational fabric into the heart of the local community. 321 Coffee is one of the companies recognized
Read MoreKyle, Bryan and Sarah of the MIX 101.5 Morning Crew chat with 321 Coffee CEO Lindsay Wrege. They discuss the origins of 321 Coffee, the mission, and the new storefront in Downtown Raleigh.
Read More321 Coffee's new location at 615 Hillsborough St. in downtown Raleigh will employ about 15 cashiers and baristas with intellectual and developmental disabilities, according to CEO Lindsay Wrege.
Read MoreOn Saturday morning, the company is set to officially open its third location at 615 Hillsborough St. in the Bloc[83] development. It will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days per week. The downtown shop also has a mural inside the shop of four people who helped 321 Coffee get to where it is today: Grace Murdoch, Grace Chalker, Andy Zurita and Emma Wissink.
Read More321 Coffee will employ about 15 cashiers and baristas with intellectual and developmental disabilities at its new downtown Raleigh location. 321 Coffee employees Paul DeRitis, Emma Wissink, Amanda Singer and Andy Zurita are some of the familiar faces you'll see at the 615 Hillsborough St. shop.
Read MoreIncoming students from rural North Carolina and other states arrived on campus early for an opportunity to explore campus and the Raleigh area. They also got a sneak peek at the new storefront location for 321 Coffee, created and operated by Lindsay Wrege, an alumna of what was then the University Honors and Scholars Program.
Read More321 Coffee, a shop that employs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is opening a new location at the intersection of Hillsborough Street and Glenwood Avenue. The business employs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Cofounders Lindsay Wrege and Michael Evans, who graduated from N.C. State University last year, are on a mission to change the fact that 80 percent of adults with disabilities are unemployed. "The storefront stands for inclusion," said barista Emma Wissink. "It will bring together my friends and my community. It will create a platform for everyone to see us working and being an active part of Raleigh."
Read MoreYou already know and love the brand 321 Coffee, but did you know their Downtown Raleigh location opens this Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 9:30 a.m.? Go show them some love and grab your morning cup of joe from their beautiful new location.
Read MoreThe coffee shop that expanded Raleigh's coffee community is set to open its first brick-and-mortar store. 321 Coffee will open Saturday in downtown Raleigh, unveiling the glistening new cafe at 615 Hillsborough Street. The coffee brand debuted five years ago as little more than a stand at tailgates or a mobile operation brewing pots of coffee in local office buildings. Started by N.C. State University freshmen Lindsay Wrege and Michael Evans, 321 Coffee aims for an impact beyond a great cup of coffee, offering jobs to people with developmental disabilities.
Read More321 Coffee will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of its second location on August 20 at 9:30 a.m. You can visit the “people-focused” coffee shop’s new location at Bloc[83], 615 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC, or in their current space, located in Pendo’s downtown Raleigh office. 321 Coffee also has plans to open a third location in Durham this fall.
Read MoreRalToday shared the news this week that an opening date has been set for the newest location of 321 Coffee (and first official storefront). Located at 615 Hillsborough St. in the Bloc[83] development, they will officially open on Saturday, Aug. 20. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 9:30 a.m. and then you will be able to experience the best customer service and hand-crafted beverages.
Read MoreOur Annual Women's Leadership Luncheon celebrates Women's Leadership across ATHENA communities. Rooted in the ATHENA Leadership Model, the luncheon event creates an opportunity to have experienced women leaders connect and mentor emerging women leaders through a forum that facilitates meaningful connections. Lindsay Wrege, Founder and CEO of 321 Coffee, is one of three finalists for the 2022 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award.
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