BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - A longtime retail shop that was at the forefront of the gourmet coffee movement is celebrating a significant milestone.

This week, Tom's Coffee Cards and Gifts on Main Street in Binghamton is selling its 1,000,000th pound of coffee while also celebrating its 43rd anniversary.

1,000,000 pounds is enough grounds to make 30 million cups of coffee.

The shop was founded in 1982 as a gourmet coffee and crafts store.

Owner Tom Kelleher says he sold just 1,000 pounds that first year. Now, he averages 50,000 pounds, along with hundreds of thousands of chocolate truffles, prom dresses, cards, and handcrafted gifts from local artisans.

Kelleher says his love of the business and his customers is what keeps him going.

"I am filled with gratitude. Very grateful for t

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