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Chamber Recap: Avast Ye Java Coffee Trailer
Avast Ye Java hosts Chamber Coffee
Avast Ye Java owner Charles Fitz, at right, hosted this week’s Chamber Coffee at the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce.

This week’s Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Coffee was hosted by Avast Ye Java at the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce. Adryana’s Mexican Food Truck provided breakfast burritos and sandwiches for attendees.

Charles Fitz, owner of Avast Ye Java, spoke about his mobile coffee business that operates throughout Great Bend and surrounding communities including Larned, Stafford, Ellsworth, Ellinwood, and Hoisington. The business serves Grind Head Coffee from Chattanooga, Tennessee, using Caribbean-sourced medium-dark roast coffee.

“There’s a lot of things I can do being mobile,” Fitz said. “We can do hospitals, schools, community events, fundraising, private-label coffee for businesses, customer appreciation events, weddings, grand openings, ribbon cuttings, and more.”

Fitz said the business also offers lemonade, chai, and energizer drinks. He noted that he is often booked two to three months in advance and already has events scheduled through December. He discussed possible future expansion, including another truck or eventually a brick-and-mortar location.

He also highlighted the company’s coffee subscription memberships, including the Java Club, which offers discounts and monthly free drinks for members. Fitz encouraged the community to continue supporting small businesses by sharing and promoting them on social media.

Chamber

Announcements:

  • Saturday, Paws and Claws Car Show at Brit Spaugh Park at 10 a.m.; Dry Lake Brewing’s five-year celebration at 3 p.m.; Plant Swap at the Great Bend Public Library at 10 a.m.
  • Sunday, GBHS graduation ceremonies at the GBHS football field at 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Barton County Commission meeting at the courthouse at 9 a.m.
  • Wednesday, Cornhole Night at VFW Post 3111 at 7 p.m.
  • Iron Therapy Training is offering body audits, movement assessments, and corrective exercise consultations.
  • Golden Belt Community Foundation’s CPI grant program is open through the month of May. GBCF will celebrate its 30th anniversary with an event at Dry Lake on July 8 at 5:30 p.m.
  • Mosquito treatment programs are now available through myLawn! Turf & Tree.
  • The next Run Ready Civic Leadership Lab will take place July 29 and will include visits to local government and education facilities. More information coming soon.
  • “Elvis” will perform June 13 at The Crest Theatre at 7 p.m., preceded by the first-ever Elvis Shindig at Jack Kilby Square from 4-6 p.m.
  • Thanks were extended to everyone who supported the Cinco de Mayo celebration last weekend.