Yay for the Independent Coffee Houses

Today's Small Business Trends post confirms that, at least in Cleveland, small business owners are more in touch with the emotions and needs of their customers/clients.   In  Independent Coffehouses Understand Their Market, Anita comments on a recent tour of coffeehouses in Cleveland that offer free wireless Internet (wi-fi) service.  And it's the small, independent coffee houses that are serving up free wi-fi service.  The big chains all charge for it.  Unfortunately, as is the case with most things, the big guys with the big budget don't have to care.

Sounds like a good time was had by all!  An all-day event, with bloggers/wi-fi enthusiasts/coffee-lovers strapping on their notebook PCs and other techo-accoutrement and taking in the Cleveland coffee house circuit.  Sounds like my cuppa tea... er... coffee.   

Comments

[cindy jett]

Hi,
I just want to let people who are coffee lovers, and love coffee houses, know about a new website that maps coffee houses across the country. Independents, as well as chains, can be mapped, and relevant information is given for each coffee house.
The site is MapMuse.com.
Lots of other interests and brands (everything from Civil War battles to wineries to hotels) can be shown as well on the same map. Take a look at our site, and let us know what you think (suggestions are very welcome).
Thanks,
Cindy Jett
MapMuse.com