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It can be easy to forget that every brewery is also a business that requires strong leadership, a positive company culture, stable finances, and more. This section is for everything beyond the brewhouse, including regulation and government affairs; promotion of diversity and inclusion in the craft beer industry; establishment of best practices for human resources, management and leadership in breweries; maintaining healthy finance and accounting practices; and understanding the statistics and trends that are affecting the indsutry overall.
CBC 2024 Leadership Seminars
These seminars focus on enhancing leadership and operational excellence in the craft beer industry. Learn strategies for fostering strong teams, empowering managers, and adapting to increased competition, all tools you can use to equip yourself for success in today's competitive market.Read More
This seminar emphasizes the distinction between excelling at a job and effective leadership in breweries. Beyond technical brewing knowledge, it addresses the essential people skills necessary for leading a team successfully. Learn to equip yourself with the right tools to foster team strength and ensure smooth brewery operations.Read More
This seminar emphasizes the heightened competition in the craft beer industry, stressing the need for breweries to operate as efficient businesses. Led by Scott Metzger (Craft 'Ohana), learn essential business management skills crucial for thriving in today's market, highlighting the shift from treating breweries as hobbies to professional enterprises.Read More
CBC 2024 Statistics & Trends Seminars
These seminars cover essential industry insights: an analysis of 2024 brewing trends, generational alcohol perceptions and policies, and shifting drinking habits influenced by consumer changes. They equip listeners to strategize effectively for future preferences.Read More
This seminar provides insights on leadership transitions during business scaling. The panelists discuss building cohesive teams and empowering managers for growth and industry impact.Read More
Brewers Association Chief Economist Bart Watson uses the Beer Industry Production Survey and other data to analyze business models and provide strategic insights for brewery planning.Read More
In today's shifting landscape, alcohol perception varies among generations, while public health advocates push for stricter policies. This seminar, led by Christopher Shepard, editor of Alcohol Issues INSIGHTS, navigates the complex terrain of alcohol science and policy, equipping industry members with clarity and perspective to engage in discussions effectively.Read More
This seminar delves into the shifting landscape of drinking habits, influenced by pandemic-driven changes and new beverage categories. It explores the profound impact of broader consumer trends on drinking culture, providing insights to navigate and strategize for the future consumer landscape.Read More
Uncover how trends in consumer spending on beverage alcohol and beyond can inform strategic product and hospitality decisions.Read More
CBC 2024 Finance & Accounting Seminars
These seminars cover essential financial strategies for craft beverage producers, including debt management, fostering financial literacy, boosting profitability amidst tight margins, and effective budgeting for goal alignment and accountability.Read More
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