Celebrating Independents Day
August 31, 2014 (Published: August 15, 2014)We just wrapped up our 12th Independents Day – an annual forum that gives coffee house owners a way to connect, engage and grow with other coffee house entrepreneurs. Celebrations kicked off Friday, August 8 with a welcome happy hour at Woody’s Tavern on the Ohio State University Campus in Columbus. The next day, more […]
Crates Coffee House Celebrates Grand Opening
November 4, 2022 (Published: June 6, 2014)Congratulations to Andrea and Brian Rank, who celebrated the grand opening of their Crates Coffee House in Lake Orion, Michigan on March 11. Crates takes its name from a family heirloom – an old coffee crate that had been passed down through the generations. In building the business, contractor Brian transformed an empty storefront into […]
Crates Coffee House Joins Crimson Cup Community
February 10, 2014 (Published: February 10, 2014)A big Crimson Cup welcome to Andrea Rank and her Crates Coffee House! This new member of our community of independent coffee shops opened Jan. 18 in Lake Orion, Michigan. Andrea is planning grand opening celebrations for March 11. Andrea knew from the age of 18 that she wanted to open a coffee house. She loved […]