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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.
The new members only brewery production data spreadsheet is now posted on the Brewery Production page in the statistics section of the website. The “Brewery Data” file contains brewery control group production data and state data from the years 2011-2017. The …Read More
In a lively panel discussion, the leaders of five successful, long-established craft breweries reveal how they continue to grow their businesses and thrive in the current environment. Read More
Updated results and trends from the 2017 Sustainability Benchmarking Initiative will be presented. Also discussed will be insights into how to use the power of the data to drive financial profitability and environmental responsibility. Two breweries will present case studies …Read More
In 2012, there were fewer than 50 breweries in operation in British Columbia and around 100 beers packaged by local brewers. Now there are triple the number of breweries and thousands of beers released every year. Craft beer has evolved …Read More
Charitable giving is a part of the tradition of craft beer and a driving force for its future. In this panel, we’ll share ways that we’ve engaged our fans, inspired each other, and mobilized to share the purpose behind our …Read More
Your beers are dialed in. You’ve carved out a successful niche. But the stress of running a brewery is getting the best of you…and likely your staff. This session is led by someone who’s been there. In this mini-bootcamp, we’ll …Read More
Death and taxes–the two certainties in life. We can’t do anything about the first one, but in this session we can help you plan strategies to minimize what you have to pay Uncle Sam. We’ll talk about opportunities you might …Read More
Your brewery is not just another bar. We will discuss how breweries have been favorable to cities in terms of revitalization, without increasing crime. Stats and resources will be provided to assist you when the resistance starts. Read More
Protecting your IP, and avoiding lawsuits from those who claim infringement, is critical to the long-term success of your business. The panel will focus on how crucial it is to protect your IP rights, using examples of how the craft …Read More
Baker Tilly’s craft beverage team will discuss how to analyze, benchmark, and manage your data to improve cash flow and help you understand how your brewery is performing. Read More
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