Barista Camp - Summer 2013!

The Barista Guild of America is excited to announce the next BGA Barista Camp will be taking place at Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan, Wisconsin during June 2-5, 2013! Register Now!

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Barista Guild Members to Provide Coffee Experience at TED2013

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our barista teams that have been selected to serve coffee at TED and TEDActive on February 25 - March 1, 2013. Follow along right here on the BGA Blog and on Twitter at #TEDcoffee.

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BGA Launches Handbook for Level 1 & 2 Certificate

We're excited to launch our BGA Certification Handbook for Levels 1 & 2! This handbook outlines in detail everything you need to know about the BGA Certificate Program for these levels. You can download the full handbook here.

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2012 Elections: Nomination Deadline Reminder

Posted by julie On 12:05 AM
2012 BGA Elections
Nominations close Friday, January 20th
Elections begin February 1st


Interested in joining the leadership ranks of the Barista Guild? 
Nominate yourself or a fellow BGA member! 
Want to find out a bit more? Read Scott Lucey's post about the positions available.  

We'll bring you the slate of nominees to vote on starting February 1st - watch this spot for more information! ...and while you're waiting for elections to begin, make sure to check out the upcoming events and the event calendar.

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2012 Regional Competitions on the Internet!

Posted by julie On 3:06 AM

It's that time of year again. 

Whether you're competing, judging, volunteering, or watching along at home, here's your guide to keeping track of the regional barista competitions. Bookmark this page, we'll be updating as more websites, photos, and memorable tweets roll in…

If you're posting about competing, competition prep, judging, volunteering, spectating, or guessing what the hot trend will be - let us know in the comments, @baristaguild, or on Facebook and we'll post a link or re-tweet accordingly.

If you're looking to watch the competitions online the live stream will be linked on the main USBC page (www.usbaristachampionship.org).

Northwest Regional Barista Competition (NWRBC) hosted by Dillanos
Tacoma, Washington - 27-29 January 2012 - Official Site

Twitter: #NWRBC


Other:  Let us know, we'll post it here.


Southeast Regional Barista Competition (SERBC)  hosted by Espresso Southeast
Atlanta, Georgia - 10-11 February 2012 - Official Site

Twitter: #SERBC


Other: Nothing yet, let us know!


Northeast Regional Barista Competition (NERBC) hosted by Dallis Bros.
New York, NY - 25-26 February 2012 -  Official Site

Twitter: #NERBC

Other: We're sure you'll tell us about something.


Southwest Regional Barista Championship (SWRBC) hosted by Verve 
Santa Cruz, CA - 9-11 March 2012 Official Site

Twitter: #SWRBC


Other:

North Central Regional Barista Championship (NCRBC) Location TBD - March 2012 -  Official Site

Twitter: #NCRBC

Register to Compete or Judge (Coming Soon)
Other: Forthcoming.


South Central Regional Barista Championship (SCRBC) 
Location TBD - March 2012 -  Official Site

Twitter: #SCRBC
Facebook - RSVP

Register to Compete or Judge (Coming Soon)
Other: Soon.

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MDE: Throwdowns in Rochester, NY - Providence, RI :: Boston TNT is Born!!

Posted by Todd On 7:17 AM



It's a full week in the Northeast next week with Member Driven Events in Rochester, NY & Providence, RI, NYC TNT at Pushcart Coffee - 221 East Broadway (formerly Dora), and the launch of Boston's community organized TNT. See flyers for details!









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MDE: January TNT in Colorado

Posted by julie On 10:21 PM
Colorado TNT January 
January 26, 7pm 
Crankenstein Coffee, Fort Collins 

Colorado baristas have been hosting some great throwdowns these past few months - January will be no different, especially with this month's throwdown being hosted by the Roasters Guild. 
(This is what happened the last time Roasters held their own throwdown.)  

Don't miss it. 
RSVP and more information (via Facebook)



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MDE: January TNT in Washington, DC

Posted by julie On 10:01 PM
 
Thursday Night Throwdown - Washington, DC 
January 12 - 8:30pm Sign-up, 9pm Pours - Flying Fish Coffee & Tea
 The fine folks in the ONC are starting the new year with a throwdown. January's TNT is also the beginning of the District Cup. Find out more info on Thursday, or on the DC TNT blog!
RSVP (via Facebook) + More Details on the DC TNT Blog 



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Twin Cities BGA Certification Member Driven Event

Posted by Noah On 12:11 PM




Cafe Imports is hosting a BGA Certification member driven event and barista educational jam Friday January 20th and Saturday January 21st, put together by EC member Noah Namowicz and Chapter Rep Joe Marrocco.

Keith Mrotek from Dogwood Coffee of Minneapolis and Gordon Bellaver from Bull Run Coffee of Minneapolis are working in conjunction with the crew over at CI to help put this event together.

Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM will consist of various educational courses aimed at providing a great base of knowledge for those looking to get BGA level 1 certified.

Saturday at 9:00 AM they will cover some more in depth barista training, followed by certification testing from 12 noon until testing is done.

Should be an awesome event in the Twin Cities!

Cafe Imports
2617 East Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis MN 55413

Email joe@cafeimports.com for more information




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