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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.
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
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
This seminar addresses the financial literacy gap among brewery employees, highlighting the importance of understanding brewery finances. Brewery owners share strategies for integrating financial literacy into brewery cultures, empowering employees to influence business outcomes positively and drive profitability through informed actions.Read More
An operational budget is the single most impactful tool a brewery can use to shape its future. In this seminar, we discuss how to use the budgeting process as a method of clarifying company goals, creating a culture of accountability, and staying on course.Read More
This panel features innovation experts from diverse breweries discussing their unique perspectives on innovation, its processes, benefits for brewers, and impact on brewery profitability. With over 70 years of combined brewing experience, panelists represent breweries of various sizes, offering insights into innovation strategies across different scales of operation.Read More
This seminar addresses brewers' challenges in understanding where to focus on positive outcomes for their businesses amidst sustainability concerns. It explores six impact models including sustainable manufacturing, ethical supply chains, and community support, offering best practice benchmarks and actionable strategies for developing sustainability and impact strategies, from goal-setting to continuous improvement.Read More
Colin Schilling and Mark Kornei share the growth journey of Schilling Cider, highlighting key drivers in six categories. From a startup to the nation's largest fresh-pressed hard cider producer, they offer insights into successes and failures, providing valuable ideas and tools for craft producers aiming to scale up in a dynamic market.Read More
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