Pouring a cup of community

The Greater Valley Area Chamber of Commerce joined owners Rachel and David Templeton to celebrate the official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Porch Coffee Co. on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Held fittingly on National Coffee Day, the ceremony drew community leaders, local residents and Chamber ambassadors to 1909 41st St. East to welcome Valley’s newest gathering spot. Housed in a renovated mill house designed to feel like a cozy family living room, the shop serves specialty espresso, house-made flavored syrups and fresh croissant sandwiches, offering a warm community hub inspired by cherished front-porch memories. PHOTO BY JOHN BRICE, FOR THE LAFAYETTE SUN