Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

From Software to Vodka: Social House CFO Talks Career, Dominating NC Craft Spirits Business

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

What did it take to become a Certified Public Accountant 30 years ago?  Basically, just be able to handle a bank reconciliation,

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Who & What —

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Crimson Wine Group, Ltd. hires Jennifer Locke as chief executive officer, effective Dec. 2.   Locke most recently was

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Remi Cohen’s Road to Success How did a woman from East Brunswick, New Jersey, end up as the chief operating officer of a winery in Napa Valley?  (Napa Valley Register)

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U.S. Beer Production Fell 9.4% in August, TTB Says

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau reports domestic brewers produced 15,393,693 barrels of beer in August, down

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More Spirits Outlets=More Convenience for Penna. Consumers, More Revenue for State, DISCUS Says

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

An increase in spirits outlets selling distilled spirits in Pennsylvania would result in convenience for consumers and

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French Winemakers Object to ‘Dry January’

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

“Dry January” is an idea that originated with anti-alcohol advocates in Britain.  Now the French Government has embraced

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