An attempt to allay concerns and misinformation

Published on September 1, 2010 in Community. 0 Comments

I had hoped to keep some of this information to myself, Debbi, Janice and our staff for just a bit longer. Many of you have expressed concern about our process and how it might unfold, so I want to share what I am able.


We are still gathering data about what Wash Perk needs to live and grow in a healthy and financially sustainable manner.  As many of you know, Wash Perk was born without a business plan or financial goal!  This was a very intuitive venture for both Debbi and me, because this space was in our neighborhood, because we love great coffee, and because we both appreciate so many aspects of being in community.  We had never dreamed or planned for a business or a coffee shop.


This has been THE GREATEST gift, challenge and learning for me as an adult.  I am very happy to be on this path and I want to continue (despite how stressed I may look these daysJ). I’ve been taking courses and learning as fast as I can to try to be the very best custodian of  this great shop.


Wash Perk is absolutely NOT in danger of closing.


We have experienced advisors and a wonderful staff helping to establish the pieces we need behind the bar to do better and have a long life. We welcome your wishes and desires for how we can improve the experience for you, and I ask that you email me or put your thoughts on Facebook.  I am unable to stop and talk with everyone about the process, but I don’t want you to feel excluded or misinformed.


We never planned to get rich on coffee and we don’t need to be big and bustling.  Our goal is to improve our back bar efficiency so that we can meet the needs of the time crunch a.m. commuters and weekend crowds, as your support allows us to survive! There are some limitations in this wonderful, 100 year old building as we navigate this next change, so many options are being considered.  We are exploring the feasibility of various architectural solutions.


As always, thank you for the support and energy that you’ve brought to us at Wash Perk. I know I say it a lot, but every one of you matters in the life of a small business.


Teri, Debbi and your Wash Perk staff



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EVENTS — August 30 – September 5

Published on August 29, 2010 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

TIMBERLINE TOASTMASTER CLUB

Tue, August 31, 7:00pm – 8:30pm at Wash Perk
SIMPLY COFFEE

Thu, September 2, 9am – 10am at the Wash Perk Community Table

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Green Route Festival

Published on August 24, 2010 in Community, Events and Music. 0 Comments
















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EVENTS — August 23 – 29

Published on August 22, 2010 in Events and Friends. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Timberline Toastmaster Club

Tue, August 24, 7:00pm – 8:30pm at Wash Perk

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Venus de Miles, bike ride to benefit Greenhouse Scholars
Sun, August 29, 7am – 12pm in Prospect Park, Longmont, CO
7:00 AM local time Address Prospect Park, Prospect New Town, 700 Tenacity Drive
All Courses: $99 (8/18-8/25); day-of $115
Registration Closing Date Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:59 PM
Colorado’s only all-woman’s bike ride is back for its third year. With courses for every skill level, it’s the perfect ride whether your bike collects sponsorship stickers or cobwebs. Select a 67, 51, or 33-mile course and put your mettle to the pedal. The ride is hosted by Greenhouse Scholars (greenhousescholars.org), and all proceeds help them to provide high-performing, under-resourced college students with financial support and mentorship.
Pre-ride packet pickup If you register by 8/13, your packet will be available for pickup at your chosen location from 8/18-8/25. Packets not picked up by 8/25 will be available in Prospect Park the morning of the ride.
Start Times
7AM: 67-mile start (Day-of packet pickup 5:30-6:30)
7:45AM: 51-mile start (Day-of packet pickup 6:15-7:15)
8:30AM: 33-mile start (Day-of packet pickup 7-8)
All starts will be waved – think Bolder Boulder style.

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EVENTS — August 16 – 22

Published on August 15, 2010 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments

Harmony Chorale Board Meeting

Mon, August 16, 7pm – 9pm at Wash Perk
A few announcements:
  • update on tumblers.  Our travel cold tumblers are backordered, which is good for the planet, as so many peeps are ordering!  Our 16oz cups will be shipped Aug 20th; our 24oz cups won’t arrive until late September.  Nothing we can do at this point but wait. :-(
  • Our Bamboo To-Go ware cutlery sets are in, $12 each. 
  • Still awaiting back-ordered 2oz glass jars for our condiments.
  • As seen on our Facebook page: We wanted to inform everyone that after 2.5 years in business, and as a result of your encouragement and the increased cost of supplies, Wash Perk is going to institute a slight price increase. Most bar items will increase by $0.10 each. A few things will be excluded: hot chocolate, granita, Bhakti Chai.
    We appreciate your support and realize every penny matters.
  • If you haven’t become a FAN of Wash Perk on Facebook, please add us. Any announcements that come up during the week will be posted there.
  • Goodbye and Good Luck to Ivy
    Ivy had to leave On a Lark in order to bring home a paycheck for her family’s well-being.  We will miss her as we see her less, but I think by now, everyone understands how very challenging it can be to run a small business in to profit, in both good and bad times.
    Thank you all again, for being a part of our small business.
  • And last, we apologize for the continued construction that makes parking difficult.  The Public Works Dept. assures us they are moving as quickly and safely as possible… and we are nearing an end. :-)

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