Description

The Virginia Craft Brewers Guild (VCBG) is hosting a quarterly seminar series. The third seminar for Q3 is on September 23rd. These seminars include VA ABC compliance officers, VDACS/VBDC staff, industry experts, peers, and potential customers. The purpose of the seminars is to help independent craft breweries improve brewery profitability, develop new market opportunities, build relationships with regulatory agencies, and share great craft beer. The Craft Beer Showcase allows select retailers to taste featured beers available through the new Virginia Beer Distribution Company and other wholesalers representing member companies.

Agenda:  

2-2:30pm – The Virginia's Finest Program and Designation for Craft Beer — Robert Davenport, Director of Marketing and Development, VDACS  

2:30pm-3:15pm – Regulatory Compliance: Licensing and Labeling - SAC Marc Haalman and SA Jacob Gilliam, Virginia ABC; BPOL Taxation of Brewery Revenue – Virginia Department of Taxation 

3:15pm-3:30pm — Virginia Beer Distribution Company Update — Dakota Rust, Operations Manager, VBDC; Staci Saunders, Operations Manager, VDACS 

3:30pm-4:30pm – Virginia Market Analysis, Retail Trends, and Wholesale Trends - Brett Vassey, President & CEO, Virginia Craft Brewers Guild; Aaron Childers, Pretty Ugly Distributing; Ian St Germain – Giant Category Analyst; Dennis Cullender, The Draft Doctor 

4:30pm-6pm – Beer Tasting/Showcase: Networking with Select Retail Buyers & VA Beer Distribution Company Staff; Hannah Price, Indulge Lead - Beer Buyer, Ellwood Thompsons 

If you would like to participate in the programming from 2pm-4:30pm virtually, a Teams link will be provided after you register.

Registration Price: $25 pp - Attend Program & Tasting Event