Monthly Archives: June 2017

Winebow Group Expands Distribution into Rhode Island

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Winebow Group expanded its Winebow distribution network into Rhode Island. With the addition of Rhode Island, The Winebow Group increases its distribution reach to 21 states throughout the country. “We look forward to being the leading fine wine distributor in … Continue reading →

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Coors Banquet Continues to Back Wildland Firefighter Foundation

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

News reports over the past few days have highlighted the wildfires burning in the American West.  Coors Banquet is once again inviting people to join in supporting the wildland firefighters who risk their lives to preserve our Western heritage by … Continue reading →

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Sycamore Brewing Shifts to Cans

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Sycamore Brewing released a brand-new suite of cans today brewed in its recently completed $2.5 million-dollar production facility and cannery in the North End neighborhood of Charlotte, N.C. Since opening in 2014, Sycamore has produced over 260 unique beers and … Continue reading →

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Who & What –

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Linfield College in Oregon’s Willamette Valley hired Greg Jones to director of wine education.  Jones has been a professor at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, and is considered one of the world’s leading climate researchers. Brown-Forman Corp. said Jackie Zykan has … Continue reading →

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Out-of-State Retailers Must Comply with Illinois Law: U.S. Judge

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

A Federal District Court judge in Illinois went straight to the heart of the matter, ruling that “to  allow Out-of-State Plaintiffs to operate outside the (Illinois) three-tier system while in-state retailers diligently operate within the regulatory framework and help limit … Continue reading →

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Worker Electrocuted at Caribbean Distillers in Florida

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Andrew Rowe, 33, was attempting to fix a conveyor belt.  It appeared he had turned off the power to the line he was working on, but a wire connected to the motor was live, and the lock-out system used to … Continue reading →

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