Amid friends and supporters and long-time customers, Klekolo World Coffee owner Hollie Rose announced that she has sold Klekolo to long-time employee and friend Yvette Elliott. Hollie made the announcement with what seemed like an intentional and playful timing which created some momentary mystery. "I sold Klekolo!" Hollie exclaimed. Pause... Pause... Pause... for what seemed like an eternity but was probably just a few seconds, while a collective intake of breath seemed palpable in the small crowd. "To Yvette ! " came the finish, to a chorus of cheers and enthusiastic applause. The change in ownership takes effect in a week. The coffee shop, which is known for being open 365 days a year, will be closed on Memorial Day and will reopen on Tuesday May 31st under the ownership of Yvette. The occasion was commemorated with a soulful didgeridoo solo, which provided a nice moment of reflection. In the near term there likely won't be any dramatic changes, and the delicious quality coffee will continue to flow in Klekolo as it has for the last 17 years.
Photo at top - former owner Hollie Rose and new owner Yvette Elliott carry out the business communication model for the new millenium. Via their mobile devices, Hollie updates her Facebook status with "I sold Klekolo" while Yvette updates her Facebook status with "I bought Klekolo"
2 comments:
I wish these amazing ladies the very best as they enter an exciting new chapter in both of their lives. Klekolo World Coffee is a true local business built on honest hard work, love and dedication. It has enriched our community in a million ways. Cheers to you, Hollie & Yvette!
- Mike @ The Coffeehouse Recording Studio
Congratulations to both of you, and I hope when I stop through on my way back to Florida, that I can drop in and try a refreshing coffee drink!
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