The acronym GVA stands for grinds, vines, and automobilia. Grinds symbolizes our carefully selected organic fair trade coffee. Vines represents our collection of local wines and automobilia symbolizes a personal connection and relationship with my grandfather. Since a young age, I had a strong passion for cars and found joy in helping him with his car mechanics. As a kid, my way of helping was holding up a wrench or picking up nuts and bolts that fell. My grandfather made me feel like I was a pro and instilled a sense of pride and confidence. Starting GVA was more than starting a business; it was creating an environment in our community where people feel loved and accepted. For my staff members, it has been instilling that same sense of pride and confidence so they can continue on as leaders in the world. GVA started from some of my favorite things, but it isn't for me. It is for my community, for my employees, and an experience for everyone that visits GVA café.