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The Bottom-Up Revolution
Aimee and Cody Frederick: Café Owners and Conversation Leaders
Oct 26, 2023
Aimee and Cody Frederick, café owners and conversation leaders, discuss their radical commitment to their city and their love for hospitality and building community. They share anecdotes about pumpkin spice lattes, relocating to Richmond, and their journey from running a restaurant chain to opening their own café. They talk about stumbling upon an opportunity to open a coffee shop in Richmond and the importance of creating a sense of place in a town. They also address the potential of Richmond, challenges they face, and the need to focus on core principles in creating welcoming communities and magnetic places. Lastly, they explore the impact of local businesses in downtown Richmond and the importance of hospitality in improving cities.
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- Aimee and Cody Frederick prioritize hospitality and building community in their specialty coffee house, extending their dedication to customer experience to the city of Richmond, Texas.
- The Fredericks' investment in Richmond goes beyond their coffee shop, as Cody explores real estate opportunities and Amy advocates for thoughtful city planning and preservation of older parts of town.
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Creating a Welcoming Atmosphere in Blockhouse Coffee
Amy and Cody Frederick, the owners of Blockhouse Coffee, prioritize hospitality and building a sense of community in their specialty coffee house. They focus on providing a welcoming atmosphere and paying attention to the needs of their customers, from tidying tables promptly to opening doors and anticipating their preferences. Their dedication to customer experience extends beyond their coffee shop to their involvement in the city of Richmond, Texas. Amy serves on the city's zoning and planning commission and leads a Strong Towns conversation group called Fortify Richmond. They recognize the importance of connection and community building in making their city better and more resilient.
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