Monthly Archives: February 2019

Record Cold Halts Beer, Mail Deliveries

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Beer wholesalers in Erie, Pa., Chippewa Falls, Wis., and Minnesota, among other Midwestern locations, halted deliveries thanks to an

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Proximo Snags B-F’s Michael Keyes as CEO

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Proximo Spirits, Inc. hired Michael Keyes as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Feb. 4.  He will manage all

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Svedka Expands Portfolio with Svedka Rose

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The number-one imported vodka in the United States*, today announced the launch of Svedka Rosé.

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Coming Soon: A Vineyard Inside the Washington State Penitentiary

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The 5.2-acre project also would train and employ about 10 inmates as part of the Washington State Correctional Industries’ inaugural

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Teamsters Ratify A-B Labor Contract

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Teamsters at Anheuser-Busch‘s U.S. breweries ratified a new five-year agreement 88% to 12% with 63% of members voting. The

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Economy Watch: Private Sector Employment Rose 213,000 Jobs

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Private sector employment increased by 213,000 jobs from December to January according to the January ADP National Employment Report.

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