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Itiah Coffee is based out of Atlanta, GA and was founded by Reginald Grand-Pierre. I was first introduced to Itiah Coffee at a networking event where they were a vendor. Itiah Coffee has its roots in Haiti (yes, Itiah spelled backwards) which gives it a smooth taste and aroma.
If you've ever had Blue Mountain coffee in Jamaica, you'll appreciate the Itiah Coffee brand. This is not your off-the-shelf big-box coffee. Grab a bag today; you won't be disappointed!
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Parul's Desserts is based out of Marietta, GA and is owned by Parul Benders. When I first met Parul at a networking event about a year ago, I was in awe from her custom offerings. Parul's Desserts focuses on providing businesses with an opportunity to market their companies through dessert offerings. I have seen some unbelievable branded cakes and cupcakes that were created by Parul.
On a personal level, Parul is Bengali and Haitian and a mother of 3 boys. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends. You can find Parul sipping cocktails on the beach or networking with fellow entrepreneurs.
Global Paint is based out of Atlanta, GA and was founded by Rony Delgarde. It was a little challenging to choose a picture to accurately reflect this Brother and his company. I had the pleasure of talking to Rony at the HOPE Global Forum where he was sharply dressed like a corporate executive and humbly shared that he was a native of Haiti who owned a "recycling business".
It wasn't until I researched his company that I found out the magnitude of what he does. Global Paint is a non-profit that Rony started to collect old paint from residents and businesses. This initiative has 2 purposes: 1) it protects the environment by keeping those paints out of landfills and 2) the collected paint is shipped WORLDWIDE to help uplift underserved communities. The list of accolades that he has received include Allstate Champion for Good, Best of Atlanta for Waste Recycling Services, the National Energy Globe Award, and several others!
My request for you is direct and two-fold:
1) Take some time to really research the great works that his entrepreneur is doing for the globe, and
2) Make sure to support his vision for the world by donating the paint in your residential and/or commercial garage to this charity.
Zesa Raw is based out of Edgewater, NJ and Michelle Jean is the Founder & CEO. Jean is a first generation Haitian-American who has served as treasurer and board of directors of the Wayuu Taya Foundation. Along with her partner, she considers herself a "fair-free trade" social entrepreneur who respects and appreciates tropical crops.
Zesa Raw sources its ingredients from small-scale farmers and mills throughout Haiti and Costa Rica. They also offer organic cane sugar that is vegan, GMO free and gluten free.