In the news.
Here's where Tiera and Black by Demand have been featured: exhibitions, radio, local press, and the stages we've been proud to stand on.
EXHIBITION · NOVEMBER 2024 – JANUARY 2026
Featured Coffee Business in Coffee: A Connecticut Story
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Hartford
“Owner Tiera Aighewi focuses on the positive connections and energy that coffee offers, which is shown in her blend names: Inspire, Celebrate, and Joy.”
Read, listen, visit.
CONNECTICUT PUBLIC RADIO · WHERE WE LIVE
Connecticut, historically, runs on coffee
November 11, 2024
NANCYONNORWALK
Norwalk entrepreneurs compete for $50,000 at the city's pitch night
August 1, 2025
HEDCO INC.
Brewing Dreams into Success: Black by Demand Specialty Coffee & Catering
November 29, 2023
CONNECTICUT MUSEUM OF CULTURE AND HISTORY
Featured in Coffee: A Connecticut Story
November 2024 – January 2026
“If you put yourself out there and you’re passionate and you’re open and you’re grateful for the assistance, doors and windows open.”
— Tiera Aighewi, to Hedco Inc.
On stage.
SUMMER 2025 · NORWALK
Norwalk’s Shark Tank-style pitch night
One of ten Norwalk entrepreneurs pitching at the Maritime Aquarium for the city’s small business grants.
JUNE 29, 2023 · HARTFORD, CT
Panelist, Power & Progress at Parkville Market
Alongside fellow women business owners, recommended by the Entrepreneurial & Women’s Business Center.
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