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Update #16 · Apr 20, 2012 · 2 comments

Hi Everyone,

A lot of you have been asking us when we'll open. 

We wanted to let you all know that we are hard at work on the many details and processes that are necessary to open.

We are finalizing the drawings, which will then be submitted to the health department and city for approval.  In the meantime, we're getting quotes for plumbing and electrical, and other key elements, hunting down the remaining equipment that we need, putting together a team, building, training and opening.

We want Cocoa Cinnamon to be as amazing as we all imagine it, so we are not announcing anything more than that we are shooting for this summer. 

We had an amazing success on Kickstarter, yet nevertheless, we are on a tight budget to make it as great as we want.  We can do this!  We're working to get the best possible prices on upfit costs, searching for used equipment, finding cool chairs, re-used materials, etc...  We definitely appreciate any tips - we do have a specific look and feel in mind...but try us.  We appreciate every idea.

We are waiting to hear back on May 7th from the city for the Retail and Professional Services matching grant, which would have a huge and vital impact on our successful opening.  

Also, a bunch of folks have expressed that they missed our Kickstarter campaign, but still wanted to contribute, which we appreciate so much.  We are still accepting contributions, as every bit helps.  We may even post a new rewards system on our site.  But there's so much work to do...so hopefully we can get it done soon! :)

That's what we're up to now.  Doing the work!  We'll be sure to keep you updated when we hit milestones or can use a little extra help or feedback.

Thank you all for having our backs!

Leon and Areli

p.s. We've also started working on the rewards, some of which will be delivered in June, some after we open!

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      Creator Cocoa Cinnamon & bikeCOFFEE on April 21, 2012

      Thank you Rachel! Will check them out. If you hear of more, please let us know. Leon :)

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      Creator Rachel Lillis on April 20, 2012

      You could try an restaurant auction. You can usually get a really good deal and if you're willing to slap a coat of paint on it... Jim's Famous has a picture of a bench that seems pretty cool. I think it's the one where people wait if the lines long. Anyway, here are two I found. I'm sure there are more.

      http://www.westerauction.com/
      Wednesday, April 25, 2012 (10AM) Jim's Famous BBQ & Catering, Chapel Hill, NC
      The landowner is tearing the buildings down and redoing the center. Jim’s BBQ has no where to go. We have everything from table wares to a fantastic CUSTOM BUILT CATERING TRAILER (you gotta see this) The kitchen is full, the dining room is full, the bar is full, and there is enough equipment in storage to open another restaurant.
      Preview starting 2 hours prior to auction start on day of sale.

      http://classicauctions.com/ Has one coming up on Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 at 10am
      Preview: Day of Sale starting at 8am RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT AUCTION 201 S. Central Ave. Locust, NC 28097

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    Every bit counts! What you get: •A Sincere Thank you for your support, •A Cocoa Cinnamon sticker, •And a vote on who is Cocoa and who is Cinnamon (Leon or Areli).

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    Next time we see you, you're getting a high-five and a huge hug! Oh, and these:•The Beaker Bundle & How to Make a Moctezuma Gift Box (1/2lb of Organic & Fair Trade American coffee, dulce de leche, and organic cayenne pepper with instructions on how to make it----(includes shipping in the U.S.).

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    There is only one of these and it is super special with a great story just like you! Will you be getting this? : •Special teas personally purchased in Hong Kong and Japan by Mana Ogasawara and personally delivered and enjoyed with us at Cocoa Cinnamon •+ The Robot Box

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    We are buillding a strong community house for all and you are a big part of making that happen. To show that strength enjoy this Luchadora Set, which includes: • The Robot Box • A pro 8x10 photograph of you riding bikeCOFFEE, • plus a WXYC shout out! • a sipping chocolate sampler for you at Cocoa Cinnamon and up to 3 friends. • Also as part of the Luchadora Set is the opportunity to be in a staged photograph by our friend and artist David Solow inside the newly finished shop and an 11 x 14 print for you.

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    For this Limited Reward, Elijah Leed of Liberty Arts (http://elijahleed.com) has made these beautiful sipping chocolate home tray sets with spaces for and including six Mark Kozma (http://markkozma.com) ceramic sipping chocolate cups and one carafe, six organic spices from us, and six small, serving spoons. Plus the Beaker Bundle.

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