Being embedded in your local community is a sure-fire way to ensure longevity and continued success for your business. Today’s focus is on how you too can become a hometown hero. Joining us in the inspirational co-founder of 321 Coffee, Lindsay Wrege. As a Raleigh based coffee venture that employs adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), 321 Coffee is the perfect example of how a community focus – in both mission and execution – can provide you with a one way ticket to become a hometown hero.

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A popular coffee shop that gives employment opportunities to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities has opened in Durham at the Durham.ID development as it continues its expansion plans. 321 Coffee’s Durham location includes 1,200 square feet of space, with indoor and outdoor seating.

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321 Coffee is opening its first Durham location at 300 Morris St. Join the coffee shop and roastery for its grand opening and ribbon cutting this Saturday, Dec. 3, at 9:30 a.m. 321 Coffee is a coffee shop and roaster built on inclusion. They currently employ over 40 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

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Poole College of Management students will have the opportunity to stop for a coffee break in Nelson Hall as 321 Coffee will be in the PCJ lobby on the second floor on Nov. 29, Dec. 8 and Dec. 9. Founded by Poole alumna Lindsay Wrege, 321 Coffee is a coffee shop and roaster built on inclusion. Based in Raleigh, they currently employ over 40 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). “They are the ones roasting the coffee, taking the orders and making the lattes,” said Wrege. “We are demonstrating the value of an inclusive business model.”

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Got word this week that 321 Coffee is gearing up to open its first Durham location at 300 Morris St. Join the coffee shop and roastery for its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 9:30 a.m. 321 Coffee is a coffee shop and roaster built on inclusion.

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A local coffee shop and roaster that employs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is expanding its inclusive workforce from its Raleigh base to its first location in the heart of downtown Durham. The new shop for 321 Coffee is located at 300 Morris St., part of the Durham Innovation District. The community is invited to gather at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 for the grand opening and ribbon cutting to celebrate 321’s mission of inclusion while enjoying a great cup of coffee.

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While some retail entrepreneurs may see the pandemic as a skull and crossbones flag of warning waving over heavily populated office areas, Lindsay Wrege is charting course directly into business districts. Her company, 321 Coffee, is poised to take full advantage of the post-pandemic corporate world. Instead of shying away from the now-risky office worker customer base, Wrege has found creative pivots to push ahead. The coffee roasting and retailing brand, known for employing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has capitalized on using corporate partnerships and strategically placed shops to garner business.

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In a major show of support for a popular coffee shop here in Raleigh that really gives back to the community, 321 Coffee has received an endorsement from rap legend Queen Latifah.

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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.

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A 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.

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It'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.

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A 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.

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A 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.

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321 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.

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Autumn 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.

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ATHENA 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.

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On 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

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Kyle, 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.

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321 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.

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On 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.

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