Lenovo champions diversity and inclusion through the products and services they provide, the values they foster and through internal practices. Locally, Lenovo takes that effort to a new level with its partnership with 321 Coffee. The Raleigh coffee shop employs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to give them an opportunity to thrive in a work environment. "At Lenovo, our mission is to provide smarter technology for all, and we are proud to partner with organizations like 321 Coffee,” said CMO Gerald Youngblood. “We are grateful for this opportunity to implement Lenovo technology in a space where it will make a lasting impact."

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When coffee and tech collide – 321 Coffee is dedicated to creating an environment that enables independence for their team. Lenovo is proud to play in a part in that journey. Check out the technology package that Lenovo contributed to 321 Coffee’s Roasting Facility.

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Triangle Business Journal celebrates the best in Triangle commercial real estate - shining a light on the projects, people and companies that make the Triangle one of the best places to do business. For Top Restaurant Project, we recognize 321 Coffee, a coffee shop that employs adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, opened early in 2022 in Raleigh’s largest urban courtyard at Bloc(83).

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In most ways, 321 Coffee looks like any other trendy café on a busy Saturday afternoon. Sunbeams filter through full-length windows. Pops of turquoise, mustard yellow and scarlet punctuate the shop’s interior. While the drinks and pastries are scrumptious, what sets the shop apart is its deep commitment to inclusivity. By hiring adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, and sensory processing disorders, 321 is paving the way to a more diverse and welcoming workforce.

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Today, All Access Live visits with Michael Evans of 321 Coffee. Michael is a co-founder of 321 Coffee, a Triangle coffee shop and roaster that has been employing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since its founding in 2017.

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321 Coffee has a mission: including everyone and proving that a disability does not limit you. The North Carolina coffee business 321 Coffee does just that, and the end of 2022 brought them new resources to do so in Durham. Barista Emma Wissink has been with the company since they started. She says every day is a chance to show customers that her disability doesn’t set her back. “It feels amazing to see little kids,” she said. “The moms will say, ‘Hey, that woman has a job and also has IDD,’ so it’s nice to see that the kids have an opportunity to grow.”

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If you're visiting downtown or just exploring, make sure to check out one of these local coffee shops that are located in Downtown Raleigh, N.C. - like 321 Coffee. 321 Coffee isn't your usual coffee shop - according to their website, "321 Coffee embraces diversity to its fullest. We employ over 20 adults with disabilities, and we're working to partner with other businesses to further promote inclusion through a diverse supply chain."

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Lenovo has called North Carolina and the Triangle home for nearly two decades. For Lenovo, home means more than where an office is located. It is where the families of employees and clients live and grow with one another. Lenovo has committed to help expand Raleigh's 321 Coffee, a business that employs more than 40 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Lenovo is providing $150,000 to help 321 Coffee open an accessible roasting facility that will support the hiring of more employees.

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We'd like to give a big round of applause to our client 321 Coffee, who was featured on the TODAY Show recently! In the TV spot, TODAY's Craig Melvin shared the mission behind the local coffee shop and how the founders are "brewing change" for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are honored to have produced a bunch of the items shown on the TODAY Show segment! We help make 321 Coffee's T-shirts, hats, polos, mugs, and tumblers.

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When you walk into 321 Coffee, it's likely your pick-me-up will come from more than just the coffee. The all-inclusive coffee shop and roaster employs adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This season, 321 Coffee is making holiday gift boxes. The customizable boxes include Sophie's dark roast, a tumbler and a T-shirt. They also have a box that includes three different coffees. 

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ICYMI, 321 Coffee opened a new shop in Durham last weekend. The celebration continued yesterday morning when the coffee shop was featured on the TODAY show. Founders Lindsay Wrege and Michael Evans gushed about their crew and mission during the interview. The inclusive coffee shop and roastery now has three Triangle locations and employs more than 50 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Since starting 321 Coffee, the founders have made it their mission to hire a staff made mostly of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. TODAY’s Craig Melvin shares the mission behind the North Carolina coffee shop. Watch closely and you'll see baristas-turned-TV stars Aaron, Emma, Grace, Matthew, Megan, Lucia, Paul, Sam, Shanti, Sophie, and more!

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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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