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Inclusive Coffee Business Seeking a Purpose-Aligned Next Steward
Portland, Oregon, United StatesWe combine strong coffee, loyal community support, and a clear social mission. Our model explicitly creates employment and job training opportunities for neurodivergent team members, making inclusion part of the operating model rather than a side initiative. The business stands out for pairing product quality, hospitality, and measurable community impact.
STEWARDSHIP PATH
Community Impact, Protect Employees & Culture, Certification Continuity, Ownership Access & Wealth Redistribution
BUSINESS VALUES
Transparency & Accountability, Equity & Inclusion Commitments, Employee Wellbeing, Community Wealth Building, Environmental Sustainability, Ethical Supply Chain, Living Wage Practices, Local / Place-Based Commitment, Customer Stewardship, Accessibility
OWNERSHIP IDENTITY
Immigrant- Owned, Woman-Owned
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified B Corporation, People + Planet First, Purpose Pledge
MORE DETAILS
Revenue:$1,200,000
EBITDA:$504,998
Origin & Purpose:Created to prove that a neighborhood coffee business can do more than serve great coffee. It can also expand opportunity. Built as a coffee shop and roaster with a clear social mission, we explicitly hires neurodivergent team members as a way to provide job training, practical workplace experience, and greater resilience through meaningful employment. From the beginning, the goal has been to build a business where quality, dignity, and community impact reinforce each other rather than compete.
Our Culture & People:The culture is grounded in patience, consistency, and respect. The team is intentionally structured to support neurodivergent employees with real skill-building, clear expectations, and opportunities to grow confidence over time. That commitment shapes how the business operates, from training and day-to-day management to customer experience. The result is a workplace that values people for their strengths, creates a welcoming environment for staff and customers alike, and builds loyalty through genuine community connection.
Our Hope & Vision:The hope is to find a next steward who sees the value in protecting both the business and the purpose behind it. The vision is to continue growing a strong local brand while preserving its inclusive hiring model, expanding access to meaningful work, and deepening its impact in the community. Future growth could include additional wholesale accounts, packaged coffee sales, subscriptions, or new locations, but always in a way that keeps the mission embedded in how the business grows.
Target Transaction Timeline:12+ months
What We Seek in a Steward:The ideal next steward will value this business for more than its financial performance alone. They will understand that the company’s inclusive hiring model, community reputation, and day-to-day culture are central to what makes it successful. The right buyer will be committed to preserving meaningful employment opportunities for neurodivergent team members, maintaining product quality, and supporting thoughtful growth without compromising the mission. Experience in hospitality, food and beverage, retail, or consumer brands could be helpful, but what matters most is a genuine willingness to lead with care, consistency, and respect for the people who make the business what it is.
A strong steward would also recognize the value of investing in systems, training, and operational support that allow both the business and its employees to thrive. Growth is welcome, but not at the expense of the culture, purpose, or accessibility that define the company. The goal is to find someone who sees inclusion not as a side initiative, but as part of the business’s long-term strength and identity.
Non-Negotiables when Selecting a Buyer:Any buyer must be committed to preserving the company’s inclusive hiring model and continuing to create meaningful employment opportunities for neurodivergent team members. Protecting the dignity of the workplace, maintaining a respectful and supportive culture, and honoring the social mission of the business are essential. A buyer who intends to strip out this purpose, dramatically alter the team structure, or treat the mission as secondary would not be the right fit.
It is also important that the buyer maintain product quality, protect the trust the business has built with its community, and approach growth in a thoughtful way. Cultural continuity, employee care, and mission alignment matter alongside financial capability. The right transaction is one that protects what makes the business distinctive, not one that extracts value from it and leaves the core behind.
Impact Exit:Yes