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Introducing the Learning Lab
Introducing the Learning Lab
The Higher Grounds Coffee Learning Lab is a platform for food and beverage professionals, within our company and beyond, to engage more deeply with their work, learning valuable sensory and preparation skills... Read more...
We're Teaming Up with Jail Guitar Doors to Bring Rehabilitative Music Programming to Michigan Prisons
We're Teaming Up with Jail Guitar Doors to Bring Rehabilitative Music Programming to Michigan Prisons
Music has the power to transform perspective and transcend one’s own experience, connecting us to a broader human experience, providing us comfort and an opportunity for reflection at times when... Read more...
Riff Roast | Support Jail Guitar Doors' effort to rehab MI inmates through music
Riff Roast | Support Jail Guitar Doors' effort to rehab MI inmates through music
Higher Grounds is excited to team up with Jail Guitar Doors USA to bring their music rehabilitation programming to Michigan. We are raising funds for JGD with our coffee "Riff Roast." Read more...
All about Norte's Adventure Bike Club, Fueled by Coast
All about Norte's Adventure Bike Club, Fueled by Coast
Higher Grounds is proud to be the title sponsor of the Adventure Bike Club by Norte. We've been part of Norte's community as a Dynamo Business Champion for three years, and we're happy to... Read more...
Harbor Blend: Safety, Shelter and Hope for those in Need
Harbor Blend: Safety, Shelter and Hope for those in Need
Safe Harbor offers safe shelter, love, dignity, and encouragement to people experiencing homelessness, relating to guests with love, empathy and encouragement.  Read more...
Meet Morgan: the Creativity Behind our New Apparel and Mug Design
Meet Morgan: the Creativity Behind our New Apparel and Mug Design
Meet Morgan, the second featured artist in our apparel collaboration. Read more...
May Erlewine: the Artist behind Shine On Blend
May Erlewine: the Artist behind Shine On Blend
"My name is May Erlewine, and I'm a songwriter, performer, and producer. I use my music to serve the community." Read more...
Partner Highlight: Northern Michigan for Veterans
Partner Highlight: Northern Michigan for Veterans
Northern Michigan for Veterans aims to ensure that northern Michigan fulfills its tradition of service and commitment to all veterans and their families.  Read more...
Farm to School: Local Food for School Lunches
Farm to School: Local Food for School Lunches
Help us reach our goal of donating $5K to our partner Groundwork’s Farm to School Program! Now through December 15, Higher Grounds will donate $5 for every 12oz bag purchased of... Read more...
Staying Personal in the Face of COVID
Staying Personal in the Face of COVID
Although the pandemic has changed the global hospitality industry in a number of key ways, it’s still possible to engage with your customers and keep things personal. Read more...
The Coffee + Music Connection
The Coffee + Music Connection
There’s no doubt that coffee and music make for an excellent pairing. A song you love can enhance the ritual of brewing coffee in the morning, or add to the... Read more...
The Importance of Quality Service in a Post-COVID World
The Importance of Quality Service in a Post-COVID World
How should your coffee business respond to constant changes in the hospitality sector in light of COVID-19? We spoke with the owners of two coffee shops in Michigan to get their... Read more...