Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Alumnus Donates $500,000 to Virginia Women’s College for Viticulture

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Sweet Briar College has received a commitment of a $500,000 gift from Cornelia Long Matson  to support the college’s viticulture activities, which are a centerpiece of the

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Diageo Raises $2.5 Billion in Bonds; Highest Coupon is 2.125%

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Diageo launched and priced a $2.5 billion SEC-registered bond offering, consisting of $750 million 1.375% fixed rate notes due 2025; $1 billion 2.000% fixed rate notes due

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Dano’s Tequila to Donate Up to $50,000 to Bartender’s Guild Relief Fund

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

It’s part of Dano’s virtual Cocktails & Culture happy hour for Cinco de Mayo on Facebook events.  Each cocktail hour features a guest bartender- who is paid by Dano’s Tequila for

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Troegs Aids Hospitality Industry Workers

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Tröegs Independent Brewing is benefitting hospitality workers, releasing 16-ounce cans of a new limited, small-batch IPA through our Scratch Series, with 100% of the

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Sazerac Donates 14,800 N95 Masks

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Sazerac Co., the largest producer of distilled spirits in North America, said it is donating 14,800 N95 respirator masks to the healthcare industry in various markets across the

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Valentine Distilling Steps in When Hand Sanitizer Supply Chain Fails

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

“It is important to recognize there has been a supply chain breakdown,” says Rifino Valentine, Founder of Valentine Distilling Co., Ferndale, Mich.  “Due to this

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