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Coffee Shop Becomes Worker Co-op

It’s the first of its kind in Bayfield, a cooperative, locally owned by its employees.

Big Water Coffee Roasters formed in 2007, it became a worker owner cooperative in March.

“It is a new thing and we're excited to be bringing that thing here and already there has been talk of other cooperative ventures starting, so it's exciting,” said Owner/Director of Wholesale at Big Water Coffee Roasters Cooperative Jason Reichel.

The cooperative roasts 1,000-pounds of coffee every week in the off-season that number doubles during peak operation.

The coffee is imported from around the world and made fresh to order at the coffee shop.

 

Watch the video at Fox 21 KQDS

 

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