Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Union: Nonunion Driver Made ‘Gesture’ at Strikers Before Tanker Truck Flipped

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

One thing you can count on in a labor dispute:  Anything bad will be seized upon by the union.  Take yesterday, when, the union says, a non-union driver took his hands off the steering wheel of a tanker truck carrying … Continue reading →

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Axiom Communications to Handle PR from Amber Beverage Group

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Amber Beverage Group (ABG) produces, bottles, markets, distributes, exports, and retails a comprehensive range of beverages of which it owns more than 100 and is responsible for marketing and distributing 1,300 third-party drinks brands, spanning everything from premium vodkas and … Continue reading →

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Uber Finalizes Acquisition of Drizly

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Uber Technologies, Inc. said it completed its acquisition of Drizly America’s largest e-commerce marketplace, and the two companies will begin integrating their complementary delivery apps and services. The purchase consideration was about $1.1 billion, consisting of some 18.7 million newly … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Alamitos Vineyards, an estate vineyard and winery situated at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains in the enclave of New Almaden,signed George Troquato as winemaking consultant for its growing portfolio. A third-generation vintner, Troquato brings 30 years of winemaking experience … Continue reading →

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Sonoma County Grape Harvest: ‘Near Perfect Year for Growing Grapes’

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

What a difference a year can make.  In 2020, we were concerned about the safety of our friends in Sonoma County.  This year, the folks there are celebrating the end of harvesting and say that while the grape yield appears … Continue reading →

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For 1st Time in 90 years, Empire State Building Observation to Serve Drinks

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Bronx Brewery will be the first supplier, dispensing its libations from 5-9 p.m. Saturday Oct. 14 through Oct. 30. The award-winning craft brewery from the Bronx’s Port Morris neighborhood will sell four select beers – their American Pale Ale, World … Continue reading →

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