Brick Road Coffee

As a small business owner and Co-Owner of Brick Road Coffee in Tempe, AZ, Gabe H. is deeply invested in the future of our economy and how it affects our community. Recently, he had the opportunity to speak with Business Leaders for Harris about the stakes of the 2024 election for small businesses like ours. In the conversation, Gabe shared insights on how both local and federal policies could impact small businesses, from hiring and wages to community support and economic resilience. As we move toward election season, the voices of small business owners must be heard, ensuring that the policies shaping our future work for us all. We will continue to advocate for a fair, thriving economy that lifts everyone. #smallbusinesspolicy #supportsmallbusiness #tempeaz #businessleadersforharris #supportlocal #election2024 #advocate

We had the opportunity to speak alongside U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar last week about why the Harris/Walz campaign is the ONLY CHOICE to move our country’s economy forward paving the way for all Americans to achieve their version of the American Dream. Thank you to the Arizona Democratic Party for the opportunity to join you in making history by endorsing Kamala Harris and Tim Walz as the next President and Vice President of the United States. Founders for Kamala & Arizona Democratic Party

It was an incredible honor to speak alongside Senator Amy Klobuchar today as part of the Arizona Business Leaders for Harris coalition. At Brick Road Coffee, I’ve seen firsthand how small businesses are the heart of our communities, creating spaces where people connect, thrive, and grow together. Vice President Harris has a vision that supports entrepreneurs and small businesses with real solutions—like her New Way Forward proposal that expands tax relief, reduces red tape, and empowers small business owners to succeed. But this isn’t just about supporting businesses. It’s about building stronger, more inclusive communities, ensuring that everyone has a chance to live out their American Dream. The stakes couldn’t be higher in this election. A second Trump term would be devastating for small businesses, threatening our economic stability and growth. His Project 2025 agenda is a blueprint for chaos—one that would destroy jobs and destabilize the foundations of our economy. That’s why it’s urgent for Arizona business leaders to join the Harris coalition and stand up for a future where hard work and innovation are rewarded, and every Arizonan has the freedom and opportunity to succeed. Together, we can help elect Vice President Harris and Governor Walz to the White House and ensure that small businesses remain the backbone of our economy. #ArizonaForHarris #SmallBusinessLeaders #HarrisWalz2024 #InclusiveEconomy

In July, I had the honor of being invited to the SW Regional Business Briefing at the White House. We received updates from SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman, White House Senior Advisor to the President for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation John Podesta, Deputy Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo. Followed by a panel of SBA Leadership: - David Brown, Director of Policy and Planning, SBA - Aditi Dussault, Associate Director, Office of Entrepreneurial Development, SBA - Jaqueline Robinson-Burnett, Associate Administrator, Office of Government Contracting and Business Development, SBA - Francisco Sanchez Jr, Associate Administrator, Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience, SBA - Sarah Koulogeorge, Senior Advisor, Office of Capital Access, SBA They each provided updates in their areas of specialties and then took questions and updates from the participants. I was encouraged to hear about the work that is happening to bring more safe and dedicated resources to our diverse businesses. I was especially pleased to see the diversity and representation from the LGBTQ+ community in the SBA leadership under @sbaguzman and the Biden/Harris Administration. I left the meeting feeling confident that the unique challenges the LGBTQ+ community faces are being addressed. It will take time to implement some of the structural changes needed, but it was clear this was a priority for all of them. I want to give a special thank you to GPECC - Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce, National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Small Business Majority & Public Private Strategies It is organizations like these that help ensure diverse businesses like ours are certified and in the room for these important conversations. Bonus of the trip was meeting Admiral Rachel L. Levine, the first openly trans Admiral and the 17th Assistant Secretary for Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). 🏳️⚧️ #representationmatters #lgbtqsmallbusiness #diversity #equity #inclusion #sba Brick Road Coffee

The Small Business Award in the micro size category is well-known for giving customers their morning jolt of java.

This election season is going to be piping hot  ☕ Your vote matters, so don’t miss your chance to use it! Register by Oct 7th to ensure you’re able to participate in the General Election on Nov 5. ➡️ Register online now: https://lnkd.in/g-VmamNu Thank you to our amazing friends at Brick Road Coffee, Gabe H. and Jesse Shank for partnering with us for #YourVoteIsYourVoice to serve up the power of registering to vote. 🥐 ❤️ #RegisterToVoteAZ #VoteAZ #IVoteBecause #Vote #Vote2024 #RegisterToVoteArizona #HowToRegisterToVoteInArizona #VotingInAZ #ArizonaVoting

We are thrilled to announce Brick Road Coffee took home the Phoenix Business Journal Small Business Award in the Micro Company category! The criteria for meeting this award included providing proof of community impact and we are so grateful for the PBJ’s recognition of the work we do every day to move Arizona forward and provide a safe space where all are welcome. Let’s celebrate! 🎉☕️🥳 #brickroadtempe #brickroadcoffee #pbj #lgbtq #smallbusinessaward #phoenixbusinessjournal #microcompany #impact #community #grateful #localfirst

We sat down with Koran Hardimon, Board Chair at Valley Leadership to film a #PrideMonth interview over a delicious cup of Brick Road coffee. Our Co-Founder, Gabe H. is a #VLCatalyze Class 3 Alumni and committed to creating positive change for the community and city of Tempe. Stay tuned to hear what we had to say about diversity, equity & inclusion and how we plan to continue to create meaningful change locally. We are grateful for the opportunity and can’t wait to share the interview with everyone! #brickroadcoffee #tempeaz #valleyleadership #DEI #Pride #lgbtq #community #positivechange

We are committed to cultivating an inclusive, progressive culture prioritizing mental health and providing a fair living wage. That is why we provide our staff a fair wage with annual increases to combat the ever-rising cost of living in Arizona. “We are committed to ensuring the viability of our business and continuing to work toward providing a living wage to our employees. We believe our business’s success is directly tied to the quality of life we provide for our employees. Therefore, the last thing on their minds when they are here should be how they will afford to live. In our opinion, Brick Road has to be their safe space in all areas of their life.” - Gabe Hagen, Co-owner. To find out more about our annual wage increase and commitment to reinvest in our employees and community, read our latest blog. #brickroadcoffee #brickroadtempe #community #livablewage #costofliving #happyemployees #staffappreciation #lgbtq #smallbusiness #supportlocal #tempeaz The Arizona Republic | azcentral.com | La Voz AZ Big Media FOX10 Phoenix Arizona's Family ABC15 Arizona Phoenix Business Journal