321 Coffee, an alumni-owned business that employs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), just announced its expansion to a new location in Centennial Campus' Venture Place building at the beginning of 2024. Lindsay Wrege, co-founder of 321 Coffee, said the business began as a student club at NC State in 2017 with the mission of providing job opportunities to the IDD community. The business employs over 60 people members of that community - who do everything from roasting and packaging coffee to running deliveries and taking orders.

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321 Coffee, an alumni-owned and -operated local coffee shop and roaster that employs individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), is launching a new location on NC State's Centennial Campus. Projected to open in early 2024, the cafe will be set in the Venture Place courtyard on Main Campus Drive and feature a full coffee menu with rotating specials and light food offerings.

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A fast-growing coffee company in Raleigh has announced its fifth location. 321 Coffee, a company that employs individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is opening a new location on North Carolina State University's Centennial Campus. The shop will open in early 2024 in the Venture Place courtyard on Main Campus Drive. The store will serve a full coffee menu with light food offerings and feature indoor and outdoor seating.

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321 Coffee, an alumni-owned and -operated local coffee shop and roaster that employs individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), is launching a new location on NC State’s Centennial Campus. Projected to open in early 2024, the cafe will be set in the Venture Place courtyard on Main Campus Drive and feature a full coffee menu with rotating specials and light food offerings. The Centennial location will also host ample indoor and outdoor seating, including a reservable conference room.

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321 Coffee, a local coffee roaster and cafe that employs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will open a new location on NC State's Centennial Campus. This will be 321's fifth and largest location and is set to open early 2024. Co-founders Lindsay Wrege and Michael Evans hatched the idea for 321 Coffee during their freshman year at NC State. "The NC State community continues to show up," Lindsay said in a press release. "Now we have an opportunity to bring it home."

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Raleigh, North Carolina, is one of the nation's fastest-growing cities, but that doesn't mean NC State students can't escape the hustle and bustle. Students or fellow members of the Wolfpack can try some new, tasty treats - like delicious beverages from 321 Coffee. Founded in 2017 by NC State students Lindsay Wrege and Michael Evans, 321 Coffee is a coffee shop focused on providing amazing coffee as well as employing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. There are three locations, so head downtown to get a fresh cup.

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Subject line says it all. At this past weekend’s Victory Day Celebration - presented by Gigi’s Playhouse - N.C. State Head Football Coach and 321 Coffee Barista Sam Hening talk about the Victory Day event, coffee, football, and more. Stick around to find out who stands out as Sam’s favorite Wolfpack player!

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Durham is home to a truly thriving coffee scene. Explore some of the local favorites and new-to-you options around the city. Here's our guide to the best coffee shops in Durham - including 321 Coffee, a mission-driven retailser and roaster nestled in the heart of Durham's thriving coffee scene.

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Ada Lopez is a Senior Manager with Lenovo's Product Diversity Office. Lopez and her team look for partnership opportunities with companies that might need technology products or support. Enter 321 Coffee - a Raleigh-based roaster and retail company that employs adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities - who was launching its new roasting facility. Lopez thought, "Let's bring our technology to make a smart workplace and see if we can innovate retail." Learn how Lenovo and its AI technology are easing the burdens on 321 Coffee Roasters.

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When the subject of diversity, equity, and inclusion arises, it typically centers around race or even gender identity. Far less often does DEI touch on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). But it was this overlooked community that inspired the creation of 321 Coffee, a Raleigh-based coffee shop and roastery that employs staff from the historically underrepresented—and often underemployed—population.

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From folding tables and the Farmer's Market to Downtown Raleigh and Durham, 321 Coffee has quickly become a beloved Triangle brand. The mission-driven company aims to provide meaningful employment to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NC State Chancellor Woodson sits down with founders and NCSU alumni Michael Evans and Lindsay Wrege to talk about how the Wolfpack community helped turn their ideas into reality. Plus, barista Sam teaches Chancellor Woodson how to make a dirty chai latte.

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Throughout the third-wave coffee movement, hot topics include sustainability, accountability, origin tracing, fair trade, and inclusivity. 321 Coffee faces inclusivity and accessibility head on by providing employment for people with disabilities. In interviews with Michael Evans and Sophie Pacyna of 321 Coffee, we hear the important stories behind 321 Coffee and its mission.

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We are excited to announce the recipients of the Spring 2023 Impact Partner Grant, a program aimed at fostering inclusive innovation in Raleigh. Five local businesses have been chosen to receive this grant, recognizing their dedication to supporting underrepresented innovators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. We are honored to support 321 Coffee with one of these grants. 321 Coffee is a social enterprise that empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Meet the Triangle Business Journal's outstanding class of 2023 40 Under 40 Awards winners, representing the rising leaders in the business community across Raleigh, Durham and beyond. We talk with winner Lindsay Wrege, co-founder of 321 Coffee, a coffee shop that employs adults with special needs.

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NC State has teamed up with 321 Coffee — a company launched on campus in 2017 by two Park Scholars — to bring a one-of-a-kind Wolfpack roast to market. Like other university-licensed products, the coffee, which carries the university’s “Greater Good” label, will generate money for merit and athletic scholarships, as well as for students to study abroad.

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Triangle Business Journal unveiled the third batch of its 2023 class of 40 Under 40 Leadership Awards winners, a list that includes young business and community leaders from across the region. The 40 Under 40 awards recognize outstanding professionals under the age of 40 for their contributions to their organizations and to the community. This year, more than 200 nominations were submitted. The winners, including Lindsay Wrege of 321 Coffee, will be honored at an event on June 29 at Fletcher Opera Theater in Raleigh.

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Alyssa Torres of CBS 17’s My Carolina visits the 321 Coffee Roasting Facility in Raleigh, where barista Sophie Pacyna shows off the equipment.

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Every year, TCREW brings the Raleigh-Durham commercial real estate community together to celebrate champions in the industry. We compile nominations for successful real estate projects and professionals throughout the Triangle area and select winners who are honored at the Awards Ceremony. The 24th Annual TCREW Champion Awards was held on April 27, 2023 at the Embassy Suites in Cary. 321 Coffee in Durham won the Community Enhancement Award - an award granted to a public or private project that enhances its community through improved quality of life, aesthetic appeal and/or other positive aspects.

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During my recent visit to the City of Oaks, I tried to visit the people and places that create community in Raleigh, North Carolina. I love to try local coffee places, and 321 Coffee was less than a mile from my hotel. I stopped one morning at this shop that trains and employs people with intellectual disabilities.

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Alyssa Torres of CBS 17’s My Carolina talks with 321 Coffee CEO Lindsay Wrege about 321 Coffee and its mission.

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