Front (l-r) Calloway Morrell, Emory Sweat, Eli Sweat, and Silas Sweat (held by Rachel Sweat). Back (l-r) Brittany, Welborn, Mary Thomas, Brett Polk, Northeast Florida Economic Development Corp. Vice chair Bob Milner, Business co-owner Amy Polk, Northeast Florida Economic Development Corp. Treasurer Patricia Evans, Kennedy Polk, Bradford County Manager Scott Kornegay, Business co-owner Rachel Sweat, Keith Sweat, Chamber President Pam Whittle and Cindy Russell.
BY DAN HILDEBRAN
The North Florida Regional Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hometown Grounds Coffee Company on April 11.
The Stepmother-daughter partnership of Amy Polk and Rachel Sweat opened the business at the corner of Starke’s Thompson and Call Streets on February 1.
Sweat said she fell in love with coffee during mission trips to Honduras, adding that in addition to its taste, she saw the beverage create community among the people of Central America.
The co-owners said they hope their new business will help create stronger bonds among the people in Bradford County and the surrounding area.
