Biz briefs: Woodbury coffee shop gets new name, more space

A Woodbury coffee shop known for its gourmet European brews has changed its name and enlarged its space.

Formerly known as Sati Coffee and Crêpes and Custard, the shop at 572 Commons Drive has renamed itself Brix Coffee, said store manager Charity Silvis.

"We hope to expand nationally, so we needed something that was more identifiable and easier to remember," she said.

The store, which has no immediate plans to open another location, recently expanded and took over space that was occupied by Woodbury Jewelers. Silvis said that the shop will still import beans from France's Cafe Sati and continue to offer a full menu of 12 brews along with teas, sodas, smoothies, sandwiches and crêpes.

The Woodbury Chamber of Commerce held a grand re-opening Feb. 10 at the store, which is open from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Business development group awards grant The Cottage Grove Area Women's Business Development Group recently awarded a $500 grant to Well Within, a nonprofit wellness resource center that supports people who are seeking greater balance and wellness in their lives.

The business development group meets monthly, and provides a forum for women in business to network and exchange ideas. Dawn Stebbing of Image Evolution will talk about "How to Make a Good First Impression" at the group's next meeting at 7:45 a.m. March 17 at Norris Square, 8200 Hadley Av. S.

Larger SNAP Fitness sets grand re-opening SNAP Fitness Woodbury has recently expanded in the Valley Creek Mall, and owners Deanna and Joe Bruneau will hold an open house from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. next Sunday. With the addition of 1,150 square feet, the fitness center now has an entry on the mall's main corridor. It also has new elliptical machines, two treadmills and an Ab Coaster. The expansion included room for stretching, mat exercises and a changing room as well.

The gym at 1750 Weir Drive also is offering new services, including boot camp classes, nutrition classes, personal training programs and a personal web page for members. For more information, call 651-501-7672.

Library offers business start-up classes A five-week series of free classes for people looking to start their own business will kick off at 10 a.m. Saturday with "Business Start Up 101," a primer on the fundamentals of owning and operating a business.

Future sessions include: writing a business plan (March 10), financing a business (March 17), marketing (March 24), and using the website LinkedIn to create and expand a business presence.

All sessions are taught by representatives of the Neighborhood Development Center and WomenVenture and will take place at the Stafford Library, 8595 Central Park Place. For information, call 651-731-1320.