Monday, January 28, 2008
We're back!
I've successful repaired the roaster and have roasted several batched to perfection. We're back!
Monday, January 21, 2008
Rouge Roastery sponsors Mountain Bike Race Team
Rouge Roastery is the proud sponsor of a new mountain bike race team, Team Precision Concrete Screeding.
The team is made up of about 13 riders in several different classes, including our pal, Andy Staub of Beat the Train in Detroit fame. We had our first meeting a couple weeks ago and I got to meet most of the team. They seem like a great bunch and I'm looking forward to watching them compete. Their first chance to show off will be at a time trial on April 20th at Yankee Springs in Middleville, MI. On Saturday, April 26th there is a fundraiser for the team in Ypsilanti, we are providing tickets for the event here.
We are looking forward to their first big race on June 1st at Hanson Hills Challenge in Grayling.
Kick some keister folks!
The team is made up of about 13 riders in several different classes, including our pal, Andy Staub of Beat the Train in Detroit fame. We had our first meeting a couple weeks ago and I got to meet most of the team. They seem like a great bunch and I'm looking forward to watching them compete. Their first chance to show off will be at a time trial on April 20th at Yankee Springs in Middleville, MI. On Saturday, April 26th there is a fundraiser for the team in Ypsilanti, we are providing tickets for the event here.
We are looking forward to their first big race on June 1st at Hanson Hills Challenge in Grayling.
Kick some keister folks!
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Yelling Fire in Crowded Coffee House
GAAH! The roaster is down! A a small fire broke out while roasting last night. But thanksto some quick thinking by Big Dave, it's not too bad. We will be out-o-commission for about a week. I apologize for the inconvenience. All orders will be fulfilled as soon as we are back. If you have any questions or advice for what to do with our downtime as we wait for parts, drop us an email.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
2008 ... we're movin' on up!
Happy 2008! Made any resolutions?
I'm working on one, fun, stressful, challenging, freakin' huge, and ultimately rewarding, resolution for the year. Get the roastery out of the basement and into the light of day!
There are a few things that have been in the hopper and continue to be, but basically, I've got to do three tasks to get Rouge Roastery working for me...
1) Line up space (anyone know of any 1000 sq ft retail space for less than $1000/month in Detroit near Campus Martius, in Mid-town, or maybe near Indian Village???)
2) Complete the financing (it's started, but waiting on final numbers from item 1)
3) Nail down the marketing and grow the business (after all, I have to justify the move out of the basement, don't I??)
2008 should be a pretty exciting year. So grab a cup of joe and come along for the ride...
I'm working on one, fun, stressful, challenging, freakin' huge, and ultimately rewarding, resolution for the year. Get the roastery out of the basement and into the light of day!
There are a few things that have been in the hopper and continue to be, but basically, I've got to do three tasks to get Rouge Roastery working for me...
1) Line up space (anyone know of any 1000 sq ft retail space for less than $1000/month in Detroit near Campus Martius, in Mid-town, or maybe near Indian Village???)
2) Complete the financing (it's started, but waiting on final numbers from item 1)
3) Nail down the marketing and grow the business (after all, I have to justify the move out of the basement, don't I??)
2008 should be a pretty exciting year. So grab a cup of joe and come along for the ride...
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