Tag Archives: DISCUS

DISCUS Forms Environmental Sustainability Working Group

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. (DISCUS) formed an Environmental Sustainability Working Group to collaborate and share effective strategies for maximizing resource utilization and eliminating waste at every step of the production process. “The distilled spirits industry has been deeply … Continue reading →

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Ohio Gov. Makes Cocktails-to-Go Permanent

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed a bill making cocktails-to-go permanent in Ohio, making the state the second in the nation to make a cocktails to-go measure enacted in response to COVID-19 permanent. The move was immediate praised by the … Continue reading →

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Over 500 Sign Up for DISCUS Webinar on Cocktails-to-Go

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Cocktails to Go has been an economic lifeline for local restaurants and bars, said Chris Swonger, president/ceo, Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S., as he opened a webinar Tuesday about cocktails to go.  States have provided a number of safeguards to … Continue reading →

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Responsibility.org, WSWA Praise Intro of Driving Impaired Education Act

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) and Congresswoman Kathleen Rice (D-NY) introduced the bipartisan Drug-Impaired Driving Education Act, which would establish a $5 million federal grant program for the first two years after the bill is enacted for states to educate the … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Plans Cocktails-to-Go Webinar

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The September 1 event is intended to educate key stakeholders and adult consumers about the role of cocktails-to-go in helping bars and restaurants survive Covid-19 restrictions. The webinar will also address the steps the hospitality industry has taken to ensure … Continue reading →

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DISCUS, Craft Assn. Set Annual Public Policy Conference

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Distillers from across the country will gather virtually Sept. 15-16 for the distilled spirits industry’s annual Public Policy Conference co-hosted by the Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S, (DISCUS) and the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA). Click here to register … Continue reading →

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