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In the time it takes to make a pot of coffee, Brewers Association senior director of federal affairs Katie Marisic and staff economist Matt Gacioch will give you an overview of federal tariffs. Learn about existing and proposed tariffs, how tariffs are implemented, and how small and independent breweries could be impacted.
About the Speakers
Matt Gacioch, Staff Economist
Brewers Association
Matt Gacioch (he/him), staff economist for the Brewers Association, helps members make sense of the data that enable their businesses to thrive. He brings experience from market analytics, brewery operations, and consulting, along with an MBA, MS, and BS from the University of Michigan. Follow him on Instagram @craft_econ.
Katie Marisic, Senior Director of Federal Affairs
Brewers Association
Katie Marisic is the senior director of federal affairs at the Brewers Association (BA). Based in Washington, D.C., she plans and executes legislative, regulatory, and political strategies to drive the association's federal affairs presence on Capitol Hill. Prior to working for the BA, Katie was vice president of political affairs at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions. She got her start in politics working on congressional campaigns during the 2006 and 2008 elections. A Pennsylvania native, Katie is a longtime craft brewing supporter. In 2013 she helped open Atlas Brew Works in Washington, D.C. When she is not advocating for the craft brewing community on Capitol Hill you can sometimes find her pouring beers at a local tasting room.
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