Love Little Rock Award
The idea to open a business that brings the community together through coffee and creativity started on a paper napkin and was transformed into Nexus Coffee and Creative in the heart of downtown. Amy Counce, owner of Nexus and a Little Rock native, has worked hard since its opening in 2016 to make Nexus a place where people can connect and support each other to help further the development of Little Rock as a thriving community.
Nexus Coffee and Creative provides space for individuals to meet and work, artists to perform and display their artwork. “When you come and support Nexus, you are also supporting a dozen other businesses,” Counce said. The unique coffee shop is partnered with Leiva’s Coffee, a family-owned roasting company in North Little Rock, which sources beans directly from producers in Guatemala.
Earlier this year, Nexus expanded to take over the entire corner space of President Clinton Avenue and Cumberland Street. The expansion created a large stage for performances and a retail shopping area with handmade, fair-trade and sustainable goods. Local retail partners include Rolling Hills Pottery, Tomboli Leather, Faire Life, Flying Pig Guitars, Ozark Jams and Jellies, Van’s Honey and more.
There is also the Nexus Nook, located within the Main Library, where Nexus Coffee and Creative donates its products and services to support the Central Arkansas Library System.
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