I really like specialty coffee trade shows. Now mind you, you are not likely to hear me say that on the Sunday night after three days on the show floor…but when fully rested and cognizant it is how I truly feel.

Trade shows allow me to get out of my office, break free from the “day-to-day” and most importantly meet customers and potential customers face-to-face. Most of what I hear at these events is positive, some not so much – but all of it is very important. I always return home enthused and reenergized.

We’ll be at Coffee Fest in Seattle next month (November) and then at the Las Vegas Restaurant and Coffee Fest - Washington D.C. shows - both in February ’08. Hopefully you’ll stop by and say hello……