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Who are we?
- The Coffee & CaKe Company, LLC is owned by Kristie Preslar and Cordia Schmidt. We’ve known each other for twenty years and have developed an insight into each other’s minds and how they work. We feel this is a great advantage when it comes to running a business together as relationship is key!
- (Kristie) I currently work for Nova’s Bakery. In my spare time I love playing piano and guitar and watching Tar Heel Basketball! I also have a wonderful relationship with Netflix and Prime Video. Fun fact: I have lived in Charlotte, NC my entire life except for three and a half months when I worked on a guest ranch in Colorado (I cleaned cabins just in case you were about to think I’m actually good with horses!)
- (Cordia) I currently work for TriNet as a COBRA Benefits Specialist. I enjoy spending any spare time I get with my husband of nine years and my large family. Outside of this new business venture, I would love to say that I have a fascinating hobby, but in reality, I’m just not that interesting. I enjoy yard work, making improvements on our recently purchased home, and sometimes I use my fun gel pens to color in my adult coloring book…try not to be jealous!
What are we doing?
- Why start our own business? Why coffee and cake? Our answer is, why not?! We are taking our love for coffee (the whole experience), our love for making cake (along with other tasty treats), a strong desire to be our own boss and building a business! Sounds reasonable, right? We have worked in a variety of places throughout our working career and have had numerous interactions (professionally and personally) that make us believe that we can blend a quality product and quality customer service into one unique business model. We want to be a breath of fresh air in our community. Want more details about what we are planning? Please go visit our blog, www.thecoffeeandcakeco.blog and follow us. The countdown has begun!
Starting a Village and we need your help!
- Do you remember that feeling being on a roller coaster and you hit the first big hill? Your stomach drops and if you are like me (Kristie) you scream as loud as you can because it helps you not lose it. You are having a blast but at the same time thinking why am I doing this? You can’t go back though, the train has left the station and you are locked in! This is what it feels like turning your dream into reality. Cordia and I are on one of the biggest roller coaster of our life to date. The planning is under way and the learning curve is fierce. We know it is going to take a village to keep this dream alive and we are inviting you be a part of building our village! We value each and every one of you. Thank you for joining us on this journey!
What will the money be used for?
- Our goal is to use the funds so graciously donated to p̶l̶a̶n̶ ̶a̶n̶ ̶a̶m̶a̶z̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶t̶r̶i̶p̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶D̶i̶s̶n̶e̶y̶ ̶W̶o̶r̶l̶d̶ help our business get on its feet. We will use it to purchase everything we need to be able to begin the catering of our products. Our goal is to be good stewards of the money we receive, recognizing that all we have belongs to Christ. Here are some examples of items we will be able to purchase as we raise money:
- $1350 – Our espresso machine. This is the biggest ticket item we have. It will allow us to be mobile but still produce a high quality drink.
- $400 – Bean grinder. We know, we know…it seems like a lot but it is actually more important to have a quality bean grinder than really expensive espresso machine.
- $100 – Supplies: cups, lids, sleeves, etc.
- $50 – A knock box (ever tried to clean out a portafilter without one?) and espresso beans.
If you choose to donate in any amount, we would love to have the opportunity to thank you via a personalized, handwritten thank you note. Please opt to provide your shipping address at the end of the donation process when prompted. Thank you!
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