Building Utah

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. “Hugo Coffee” combines exceptional coffee with a passion for saving animals. Every purchase supports local rescues and shelters, turning your morning cup of coffee into a meaningful impact for pets in need. Founder and CEO Claudia McMillin joins us with more. Claudia McMillin: In 1999, I left my Wall Street law firm job and moved to Park City, Utah, seeking a new path and career. In so doing, I served on the Summit County Council for 2 terms and had the opportunity to lead the animal rescue Nuzzles & Co., thinking it was my dream job. Unfortunately I realized running a rescue wasn’t for me, because I can’t deal with the heartbreaking stories of abuse and neglect. So when the opportunity to buy a coffee shop arose, I jumped at it, and named it after my handsome rescue pup, Hugo. A year later, at 55, I launched Hugo Coffee Roasters, blending my love of coffee and animals into a mission-driven business. Each week, Hugo Coffee partners with small animal rescues an