029 : Heather Perry : How the New SCA Benefits Retail : A conversation with Specialty Coffee Association Vice President, Heather Perry

The SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) and the SCAE (Specialty Coffee Association of Europe) have recently merged to form the SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) but what does that mean for those of use who work in retail? What are the plans and goals of the SCA when it comes to their retail members? Is joining the Association something you should do for yourself or for your business and staff? In this week's episode we talk with SCA Vice President Heather Perry to get more details about what to expect and how we might participate. I believe you will gain a lot of clarity from this episode as Heather lays out all that has been going on and what is in store. Enjoy! Heather Perry, Vice President of the SCA, is also a 2 Time U.S. Barista Champion and 2nd Place world Barista Championship finalist. She is Vice President of Klatch Coffee, a 20 year old California based roaster/retailer and has served in association leadership positions for over 12 years.  Helpful Links: Heather's Email: [email protected] Ellie Hudson's Email: [email protected] www.sca.coffee www.Klatchcoffee.com https://sca.coffee/education-1/   www.keystotheshop.com