At Equator, the Evolution Continues With New Catering, Pantry Programs

Equator Coffees & Teas co-founders Helen Russell and Brooke McDonnell just returned from a Washington, D.C., ceremony, where they were honored with a trio of awards, including Small Business of the Year for the entire United States. In a nation with nearly 28 million small businesses, that’s quite a distinction.

They're certainly not resting on their laurels.

In fact, while Russell and McDonnell ran their wholesale coffee business for nearly 20 years before deciding to dive into the retail world by opening their first two cafes in Mill Valley in 2013 and 2014, they're now dramatically expanding their brand again by making a giant leap into the food business.

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