Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Virginia Company to Open New Facility to Make Champagne-Style Wines

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Virginia Sparkling Co. will invest $590,000 and create six new jobs to establish a new sparkling wine production facility in Nelson County, Va.

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Illinois Liquor Board Bans Spirits from State Fair

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Illinois has two state fairs.  There’s the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, the state capital.  And one week later there’s the

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In the Dark and On Fire in California

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Every region has its weather challenges.  Florida, the Southeast U.S. and Gulf Coast, hurricanes.  The Midwest, tornados.  New

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Opinion: Trust but Verify

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Earlier this year, the Business Roundtable, a group of Big Business biggies, released a new statement on the purpose of a

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

This 108-Year-Old Woman’s Secret to a Long Life Is Champagne She also loves chocolate.  (Delish)

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Molson Coors Revenue Fell 3.2%, Posts $402.8 Million Loss

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

That loss was a result of the impairment of the firm’s goodwill in Canada. U.S. brand volume decreased 3.9% on a trading day basis, driven by declines in economy and premium light segments.  Sales to

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