Whether it was finding new locations, navigating supply chains or tackling staff shortages, the general mood among entrepreneurs we spoke with seemed to be excitement.
The duplexes being built are aimed at providing housing for working people. These will not entail subsidies and are not designed for older adults on fixed incomes.
The new, one-story roastery was architect-designed as an ergonomic production space to allow 44 North Coffee to employ more year-round employees. A redesign of the company’s cafe is also in the works.
44 North Coffee has opened a new production facility at 56 Church St., which will allow owners Melissa Raftery and Megan Dewey-Wood to expand and increase production of their light and medium roasted organic and fair trade coffee beans.