Craft Beverage Academy : Going Interstate – Going Global (for Wineries and Cideries)

Expanding into a new market can be an effective way to grow your business. A disciplined process will help you accurately assess the potential of each  growth opportunity. Topics to be discussed: * Going Interstate – Going Global:  Resources and Considerations, Export Readiness and Market Selection * VDACS - Programs that support expansion and growth (AFID and Export Resources) * U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agriculture Service – Resources for Going Global * Straight from the Vintner’s Mouth –  A local winery will share their story and business insights * Q&A and Networking * Wine Tasting (Optional and on your own - fee for tasting) The event will be held in the Ballroom at Veritas Winery & Vineyard.  Please follow the signs and park in the parking lot or the grass field overflow parking.  More information about/directions to Veritas Vineyard & Winery Come early and enjoy lunch at The Terrace, which opens at 11:00am, and offers delicious house-made sandwiches, salads, and snacks. View the Menu.

Co-Sponsor(s): The Central Virginia, Lynchburg and Shenandoah Valley SBDCs.

To register: http://bit.ly/SBDCwine-cider

Fee: No Cost