Beyond Recovery – New Profit Strategies and Action Plans at Coffee Fest NYC March 6

Coffee Fest is a client of Chalkboarder – the company I manage as CEO. Some of my postings here at Leaf & Berry will be content regarding Coffee Fest. I’ll always let you know at the beginning of those particular posts.

Beyond Recovery – New Profit Strategies and Action Plans

Lon LaFlamme – Dillanos

9:15am-10:05am

This Seasoned business and marketing professional offers a NEW seminar with a razor’s edge sharpness in targeting the key building blocks for short and long term success in this turbulent economy. You will walk away with a “can do” list of actions that will require only a small investment with the promise of industry leading returns.

Developing a Training Program to Produce Exceptional Baristas at Coffee Fest NYC March 6

Coffee Fest is a client of Chalkboarder – the company I manage as CEO. Some of my postings here at Leaf & Berry will be content regarding Coffee Fest. I’ll always let you know at the beginning of those particular posts.

Developing a Training Program to Produce Exceptional Baristas

Anna Gutierrez – Dillanos Coffee Roasters

9:05am-9:55am

Especially during these tough times, consistency is one of the most important factors attributing to the success of a specialty coffee establishment. With so many training techniques available to business owners and managers, it is imperative that you develop and implemant a consistent training program with your entire staff. This presentation will walk you through a step-by-step process on how to put that program together, including  the basic espresso training, necessary barista testing and optional advanced training techniques. It will also cover the best ways to enforce consistency in proper preparation of espresso-based drinks.

Millrock Free Pour Latte Art Competition at Coffee Fest NYC

Coffee Fest is a client of Chalkboarder – the company I manage as CEO. Some of my postings here at Leaf & Berry will be content regarding Coffee Fest. I’ll always let you know at the beginning of those particular posts.

Millrock Free Pour Latte Art Competition
$2,500 – 1st place, $1,000 – 2nd place, $500 3rd place

OPEN ATTENDANCE FOR ALL ATTENDEES AND EXHIBITORS
The 18th Millrock Latte Art Competition presented by Barista Magazine, Nuova Simonelli and Dillanos Coffee Roasters.
During preliminary rounds from 8:00am to 11:00am on Friday and 9:00am to 12:00pm Saturday in Seattle, contestants will each have five minutes to produce their best free pour art. Five semi-finalists each will advance to Sunday’s final round from Friday and Saturday’s preliminaries. On Sunday morning at 9:30 A.M., the top ten competitors will face off and the Seattle 2009 Free Pour Latte Art Champions will be crowned, courtesy of Millrock and presenting sponsors, Barista Magazine, Nuova Simonelli and Dillanos Coffee Roasters. The winner will walk away with $2,500, 2nd place $1,000 and 3rd place $500. All exhibitors and attendees are invited to watch the competition, which will be located next to the main event registration.