[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10117]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING MARY ALLEN LINDEMANN AND ALAN SPEAR

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                          HON. CHELLIE PINGREE

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 13, 2014

  Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a wife-
and-husband team in my District for being selected as the Small 
Business Administration's Maine Small Business Person of the Year for 
2014.
  Mary Allen Lindemann and Alan Spear founded Coffee by Design (CBD) in 
Portland, Maine, 20 years ago with one part-time employee. From its 
humble beginnings, CBD has become a Maine institution. Today it employs 
55 people, sells its coffee wholesale to numerous clients across Maine 
and the country, and has five locations, including a beautiful new 
45,000-square-foot roastery, office, cafe, and training facility.
  All this growth has not detracted one bit from the company's 
commitment to locally roasting, blending, and brewing a superior cup of 
coffee.
  As much as for the taste of its coffee, though, people in Maine love 
CBD for its community mindedness--locally and internationally. Giving 
herself the title of ``Community Builder,'' Mary Allen has made sure 
that CBD takes great care of its employees, supports and leads many 
community causes, and creates a welcoming and compassionate feel for 
all who come into the company's coffee houses. As ``Chief Bean,'' Alan 
travels the world seeking coffee sources that use sustainable practices 
and treat farmers fairly. Under their leadership, CBD has shown that 
businesses can have a heart without sacrificing success.
  I appreciate the SBA for recognizing CBD and other small businesses 
for their leadership, as well as supporting their growth with the help 
of local banks and other partners. My sincere congratulations to Alan 
and Mary Allen as well as all the other Maine businesses being 
recognized this year.

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