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Apr 26, 2023
Our 2022 Impact Report: A Year of Purpose, Progress, and Gratitude
I'm thrilled to share with you all our first-ever 2022 Impact Report! This report showcases highlights from our fir...
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Mar 21, 2023
Start Each Day with Pura Vida! Exploring Costa Rican Coffee
In March, I had the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica. My trip was focused on learning about Costa Rica’s culture and the history of its coffee industry, along with selecting some beautiful coffee for you all to enjoy in 2023! Costa Rica’s geography provides ideal conditions for growing coffee, and its farmers have long been dedicated to producing high-quality beans.
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Feb 20, 2023
Join Us on the Fourth Wave of Coffee!
The term “coffee waves” was coined in the early 2000s, and defines coffee movements as waves of mass production and distribution. Each wave marks a significant shift in the global coffee industry. As of today, there are four defined waves and we are technically on the back end of the 3rd wave, entering the 4th.
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Jan 18, 2023
Caring for Those Who Care for Us
I’d like to reflect on this past year, spotlight the El Salvador coffee industry and a non-profit we are supporting with our impact giving. Finally, I want to give special thanks to the advisors, partners, and customers who made our first year possible!
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Dec 16, 2022
Join the movement, and together, let's build a better world.
The past few weeks have been incredibly motivational, as I spent time with organizations that are reimagining a world where business is used as a force for good. From attending my first Champions Retreat in Philadelphia to UW-Madison's ERBN consulting team presenting their findings and recommendations, my appreciation for the progress we are making continues to grow.
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Nov 15, 2022
University of Wisconsin-Madison Teams Up with Bear Lake Coffee Co.
This past month we kicked off a consulting project with 10 students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. All of...
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Oct 12, 2022
Coffee Inspired by You, Our Producers, and the Beauty of Nature
Of our coffee roasts so far this year, our first was celebrating our first producer, Carlos Pola from El Salvador. It was a light roast called “Founders’ Microlot” and it presented all the amazing fruity flavors and aromas of the origin. It was well received—in fact, our customers wanted more! More origins presented through light, medium, and dark roast levels. So we listened…
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Sep 21, 2022
A Business is Not Important Except for the Impact it has on Other Lives
In this blog post, I will talk about the global B Corp movement, highlight the Wisconsin-based B Corps, and highlight what sets a Certified B Corp apart: their focus on impact over activity.
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Aug 16, 2022
Bear Lake Coffee Co. Has a Home!
We are excited to announce the venue of our first coffeehouse in Barronett, WI. This will be the start of a new era for us! In April this year, we went online roasting and fulfilling orders through a partnership out of Atlanta, GA. The past months have been full of learning, connecting with the coffee community, and dreaming of what could be. In this blog post, I will share a little about the history of our first venue and our vision for our first coffeehouse & roastery.
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Jul 13, 2022
Let’s Make the Shift to Ethically Sourced Coffee
The coffee belt is a region in the tropics that is home to most of the world’s coffee.
The climate in this region is ...
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Jun 9, 2022
Drinking coffee can add years to your life and life to your years.
According to recent studies, moderate amounts of coffee drinking -- particularly two to four cups a day -- is associa...
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May 16, 2022
Do you know what's in your coffee?
Let's explore what could be hiding in your conventional cup of coffee and why you should start your day off right by ditching that conventional coffee for "verified-clean" coffee!
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