Category: Press
PRESS: Coffee Hound Coffee Co. & Maine Internet Radio Announce “Coffee Conversations”
“Hello there, how are you? What can I get for you? Sure thing! Where are you from?” “No kidding, I’ve been there! The crosswalk downtown. The one that Jimmy Stewart walks you across the street. I must have crossed the street 15 times just to talk to him!” One of the greatest things about our … Continued
PRESS NEWS CENTER MAINE: Big Gig ‘Pitch-Off’ helps local entrepreneurs grow their business
Original Story News Center Maine BANGOR, Maine — For entrepreneurs, getting an idea off the ground is tough, but the real challenge is growing your business. There are plenty of organizations and resources in the Bangor region for start-up companies to reach out to. Still, one group comprises multiple municipalities, universities, and business leaders aimed … Continued
PRESS ABC BANGOR NEWS: Coffee company wins ‘most exciting’ start-up
WATCH NEWS RECORDING BREWER — Coffee Hound in Brewer, a veteran-founded and women-owned company, changed the way they knew business in 2019. At the time, Jennifer Litteral, the president of Coffee Hound Coffee Co., and her business partner, Chris Keegan, had multiple retail coffee shops. “We wanted to diversify and open up our own roastery and … Continued
PRESS MaineBiz: Bangor’s Coffee Hound Wins Big Gig’s Virtual Pitch-off
By Staff Full Article Coffee Hound of Bangor took top honors in the Big Gig pitch-off last week, winning a prize of $2,500. Also competing were Etna distillery and tasting room Mossy Ledge Spirits and The Good Crust in Skowhegan. The entrepreneurs presented to a panel of judges during a live Facebook and Zoom stream. … Continued
PRESS RuralRISE: Entrepreneurial Challenges & Opportunities
RuralRISE recently interviewed Coffee Hound. Over the past 4 months, RuralRISE has interviewed a series of ecosystem builders about 2020 and the changes COVID-19 has wreaked on the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The stories and advice they shared are worth their weight in gold for these tumultuous times. But what about the entrepreneurs? Without talking to them, … Continued
PRESS Bangor Daily News: Brewer Business’ Focus on Locally-Roasted Coffee Line a Lifesaver During the Pandemic
Originally published in the Bangor Daily News on December 16, 2020. You may see the full article here. While businesses of all types and sizes had to pivot in 2020 to deal with the pandemic’s fallout, Brewer-based Coffee Hound Coffee Company was already knee-deep in a fundamental reimagining of its business model. One that, luckily, put … Continued
