Blog — Local Economy
Why Was a Successful Espresso Bar NOT Able to Keep Its Doors Open? | Answering Your Questions
Posted by Hannah Reedy on
After a hectic couple weeks where we went from having big plans for 2023 at the espresso bar to being kicked out, we realized there is some confusion about what happened. We hope we can answer some of your questions.
- Tags: Closure, community cause, Local Economy, Major Setbacks, People Place Coffee, Portland small business, Rocky Butte Coffee, Rocky Butte Coffee Roasters
More Ways to Help | Rocky Butte Community
Posted by Hannah Reedy on
The Rocky Butte Espresso Bar is closing its doors on December 31st, 2022. We could use your help. If you are looking for ways to support us, we have some suggestions here.
- Tags: Community Happenings, Gathering, Getting Involved, Local Economy, People Place Coffee, Portland small business, Rocky Butte Coffee, Rocky Butte Coffee Roasters, tacos
Our Espresso Bar is Forced to Close
Posted by James Helms on
We are deeply saddened to announce that Saturday December 31st 2022 Rocky Butte Espresso Bar (Espresso Bar No. 1) will be closing. This does not mean that Rocky Butte Coffee Roasters is closing entirely and there are better days ahead.
Sourcing Coffee Direct From the Farm | Taking Care of People
Posted by James Helms on
Coffee farmers are most often underpaid. Paying farmers less than a subsistent wage for their coffee is an unethical business practice. It's exploitation. Paying farmers a living wage is one part of our core distinctive (that being people, place, coffee...). Buying direct from the farm is a way to ensure a living wage.
- Tags: Best practices, community cause, Farm, Inflation, Living wage, Local Economy, People Place Coffee, Product pricing, Specialty Coffee
We Set The Standard | Coffee & Community
Posted by James Helms on
The key to breaking the rules is not buying into the dominate narratives & practices that seem to dictate what life should be like, how we live our life together, how we treat customers, prospects and all other people and how we consume products and utilize services.
- Tags: Best practices, community cause, Living wage, Local Economy, People Place Coffee, Philosophy, Portland small business, Rocky Butte Coffee Roasters, Workweek