Monthly Archives: July 2019

Who & What —

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Willamette Valley Vineyards Chief Financial Officer, Rich Goward, notified the company he intends to retire by the end of 2019.  He will remain in his role until a successor is appointed.  Following his retirement as CFO, Goward will remain with … Continue reading →

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Economy Watch: Leading Economic Indicators Signal Slow Growth in 2d Half

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. declined 0.3% in June to 111.5 (2016 = 100), following no change in May, and a 0.1% increase in April. “The US LEI fell in June, the first decline since … Continue reading →

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Oregon LCC to Carry 1 Liter Bottles for 1st Time in 86 Years

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission is selling liter-sized bottles of selected liquor brands available in OLCC’s 280 liquor stores across the state. The pilot will slowly introduce the new size as it becomes available from distributors and shelf space permits. … Continue reading →

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Coppersea Distilling Enters Taiwan via Delight Marketing

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

“We are incredibly excited to be opening up Taiwan as our first export market,” said Michael Kinstlick, founder/ceo of New Paltz, N.Y.-based Coppersea Distilling. “Consumers in Taiwan demand the finest whiskies, and we are confident they will enjoy the rich … Continue reading →

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Budweiser, Astronaut to Mark 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing with Aid to Military Families

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Budweiser will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing on Saturday, July 20 at Dodger Stadium, by presenting $25,000 to the Folds of Honor Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to families of fallen military men and … Continue reading →

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FTC Clears RNDC, Young’s Market Joint Venture

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The Federal Trade Commission cleared the proposed joint venture partnership between Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) and Young’s Market Co. (Young’s), the companies said.  The combined company will serve customers in 32 states and the District of Columbia. RNDC leadership … Continue reading →

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