Baristas Coffee Company, Inc. (BCCI)

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$BCCI Mr Barry Henthorn CEO commented; "We have now taken another significant step towards Baristas moving from the OTC to the NASDAQ Capital Market. We recognize that there is still a great deal of work that must be completed in order for us to complete the process and that our success is dependent on our ability to complete our goals. As part of the requirement for instance we will be establishing an independent Board of Directors, Audit Committees, and focusing on increasing our shareholders equity. We are fully committed to completing the process, increasing shareholder confidence, providing increased transparency and are looking forward to joining the NASDAQ Capital Markets."

Baristas will continue to submit additional information and documentation as it is required based on comments from its assigned Listing Analyst and others at NASDAQ who will be assisting in Baristas,