Proposal for Collaborative Project

TO: Dr. Fishman, Professor
FROM: Lindsay Hall, Casey Smith, Melissa Palmer
DATE: July 14, 2005
SUBJECT: Website Design for the Hot Java Coffee House

We propose to create a informative website for the customers of Ruthie Henkin's Hot Java Coffee House. Hot Java needs a website that will bring its customers information on the happenings and specials that are running each month. We need to communicate through technology with these customers and get them excited about special events, as well as making them feel as though they are a part of this "home away from home".

Brief History: The idea of Hot Java came in October 2003 when sleepy downtown of Greer S.C. was at the point of initiating a revitalization effort. Ruthie Henkin felt that the small downtown was in dire need of a coffee house/cafe. The old Elmore cafe and hotel building was purchased and the first of 3 phases of renovation began. Hot Java opened its doors Jan. 31, 2004 and has been running 6 days a week ever since.