Monthly Archives: June 2020

Seagram’s 7 Crown to Donate Up to $1 Million to Aid Bartenders

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Each time someone shares the brand’s #TipsFromHome posts and tags up to seven friends, Seagram’s 7 Crown and Diageo will donate $1 up to $1 million to the USBG Bartender Emergency Assistance Program. Through the #TipsFromHome program, the brand is … Continue reading →

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Anthony Terlato, Founder, Terlato Wine Group Dies

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

He was 86 years old, and was founder and chairman of Terlato Wine Group, spent his life in wine, working in every aspect of the business, as retailer, distributor, importer and winery owner. Notable quote: “When my father had the … Continue reading →

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More Targeted Covid Aid Would Help Bars, Restaurants

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Business sectors unable to telecommunicate—such as hospitality, entertainment, food services and travel—suffered more severe disruption from the Covid-19 virus than industries such as technology that could perform tasks remotely. “It seems crazy that you could run an IT consulting firm … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading & Hearing: AB InBev CEO on Adapting in the Face of Crisis

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

A conversation with the head of one of the world’s biggest consumer goods companies on responding resiliently to Covid-19.  From Harvard Business Review.  Hear the podcast, read the transcript here.

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Yuengling Donates $50,000 to TAPS for COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The previously announced donation took place via Zoom (6/30) at the D.G. Yuengling & Son brewery in Pottsville, PA. TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) says more than 80% of survivors have reported an increase in feelings of grief, anxiety … Continue reading →

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National Mask Mandate Could Save 5% of GDP: Economists

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Texas bar owners opposing Gov. Greg Abbott’s order closing them are understandably unhappy.  But an analysis by Goldman Sachs concludes that a national mandate requiring all Americans to wear face masks could prevent a 5% drop in gross domestic product. … Continue reading →

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