What is your position in the coffee industry?

coffee shop owner

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Sutherland, Iowa

How many years have you been in the industry?

New February 2008

If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?

maybe

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

I'm really new.

What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?

Minnesota, Oregon, Washington

About Me:

I am new at owning the Amped UP Cafe, which is a companion business for our 3 year old company, Hales Guitars. We just moved into our building after completing the remodel in February of 2008.

About My Company:

Amped UP Cafe is a coffee house with musical and art undertones. We aim to support the artists of all genres in our community. We are located in a tiny town of 750 in NW Iowa and draw customers from surrounding tiny towns, as well.

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

The coffee (duh!), and the people.....the FUN!

Website:

http://www.ampedupcafe.com