Craft Beer Professionals

In this conversation we will hear from several Veterans who chose to open a brewery. We will discuss what strategies they learned from their prior career that are valuable in their brewery, discuss the differences between their military service/craft beer, and how they give back to the community. This conversation features:   Chris Calhoun - The Tap House Chattanooga/Empyreal Brewing  JD McBridge - Fire Base Brewing Company  Kathryn Cripps - Kochendorfer Brewing Co  Kevin Ryan - Service Brewing   CBP Connects  2-Day Workshop | 3 Nightly Receptions  Norfolk, Virginia February 7-9, 2022  St. Louis, Missouri June 20-22, 2022   For more information: https://cbpconnects.com/ www.CraftBeerProfessionals.org

CBP Stories showcase individual members who have an inspiring story to tell. Christopher Glenn, Founder & Executive Director of Bottleshare, was struck by a drunk driver back in 2018 while on his way home after closing up the Tasting Room at Dry County Brewing Company. Among a plethora of injuries, the accident also caused permanent neurological damage. Through his recovery, which continues to this day, the Craft Community rallied behind him through support and fundraising efforts. Through the love and support of those around him, Christopher was inspired to return what he received in his time of need; thus Bottleshare was born.  Bottleshare is a fund raising & fund distribution 501c3 nonprofit organization for the Craft Beverage Industry. They raise funds to distribute emergency financial assistance to businesses and workers who experience extreme hardships due to injury, illness, or disaster. In 2020 they had a goal of granting out $20,000. "Where the h*ll am I going to get $20k?" was the question Christopher asked himself at the beginning of the year.   By December 2020 Bottleshare beat their goal by 600%, granting over $124,000 to workers, businesses & families in need within the Craft Beverage Industry. "The only reason we were able to achieve what we did is because of this incredible community to which we all belong. We owe it all to them." Bottleshare has grown exponentially over the past year, becoming a national charity organization, and they seem to just be getting started. "We Brew Hope'' is their slogan, and they do just that.   CBP Connects  2-Day Workshop | 3 Nightly Receptions Norfolk, Virginia February 7-9, 2022  St. Louis, Missouri June 20-22, 2022   For more information: https://cbpconnects.com/ www.CraftBeerProfessionals.org

See you in 2022 at CBP Connects presented by Arryved POS, a series of workshops in three markets across the United States offering collaborative and educational opportunities for Craft Beer Professionals. Join your fellow Craft Beer Professionals for 3 days of networking and education. Kary will be leading a workshop on "How to Build Your Taproom Financial Plan." In this session we will simplify your brewery financials, so that you can read and understand the numbers of your business. No debits and credits here, just a usable and actionable financial game plan! Norfolk, Virginia | February 7-9, 2022 St. Louis, Missouri | June 20-22, 2022 For more information: https://cbpconnects.com/

See you in 2022 at CBP Connects presented by Arryved POS, a series of workshops in three markets across the United States offering collaborative and educational opportunities for Craft Beer Professionals.   Join your fellow Craft Beer Professionals for 3 days of networking and education.   Norfolk, Virginia | February 7-9, 2022   St. Louis, Missouri | June 20-22, 2022   For more information: https://cbpconnects.com/

Aaron Gore (Community Brewing Ventures) hosts a panel to discuss the importance of your company's Brand to its success. We will approach Branding from multiple backgrounds, expertise, and scales, covering every angle of what is likely your brewery's most important asset.  What is Brand Power?  Why is it important? How do you cultivate it, and how do you protect it? This conversation features: Aaron Gore (Community Brewing Ventures) Chuck Homola (Steam Theory) Cody Fague (CODO Design) Matthew Juaire (Bay Cannon) CBP Connects 2-Day Workshop | 3 Nightly Receptions Norfolk, Virginia February 7-9, 2022 Register: https://cbpconnects-norfolk.eventbrite.com/ St. Louis, Missouri June 20-22, 2022 Register: https://cbpconnects-stlouis.eventbrite.com/ www.CraftBeerProfessionals.org

Founded by Sam and Mariah Calagione back in 1995, Dogfish continues to be an independent, family-controlled company moving in a slightly off-centered direction.   When they opened in downtown Rehoboth as the smallest commercial brewery, they began with a straight forward, but unorthodox mission: off-centered ales for off-centered people. Flash forward to today. They are a bigger - but still small - brewery, with the same mission.   Thanks to a lot of awesome fans who believe in what they are doing as a company they have a lot of passionate, talented and team-oriented co-workers who have come together to grow this company into a very special community.   In the conversation, we will dive into the dynamics of a husband/wife team, work life balance, and the strategies Marian and Sam have used to successfully grow a brand/community. CBP Connects 2-Day Workshop | 3 Nightly Receptions Norfolk, Virginia February 7-9, 2022 Register: https://cbpconnects-norfolk.eventbrite.com/ St. Louis, Missouri June 20-22, 2022 Register: https://cbpconnects-stlouis.eventbrite.com/ www.CraftBeerProfessionals.org

In this session, we will speak with a panel of brewery owners on how they have grown their brewery through opening a second location and the impact on the growth of their brewery. We will discuss the opportunities and challenges of opening a second location and what decisions they made in their expansion efforts and how they financed that growth. This conversation features: Chris Burns (Old Ox Brewery)  Josh Lance (Lance CPA) Mike Condon (Noon Whistle Brewing) CBP Connects 2-Day Workshop | 3 Nightly Receptions Norfolk, Virginia February 7-9, 2022 Register: https://cbpconnects-norfolk.eventbrite.com/ St. Louis, Missouri June 20-22, 2022 Register: https://cbpconnects-stlouis.eventbrite.com/ www.CraftBeerProfessionals.org

Join us for a conversation with the Safe Bars P.A.C.T. Initiative partners. The Safe Bars P.A.C.T. Initiative is a collaborative response to create safe and respectful workspaces with proactive measures to end gender-based harassment and other violence in the beverage industry.   The beverage industry has and continues to perpetuate harm for those it seeks to marginalize and keep vulnerable. We have an opportunity to change the current culture for womxn, transgender, and non-binary individuals to be able to work in the beverage industry with confidence, safety, and respect.   Has your brewery signed the P.A.C.T.?    Adopting the P.A.C.T. and enrolling your organization in Safe Bars Certification Training shows an ethical and fiscal commitment that benefits your team, your customers and your business.   Are you ready to take action? safebarspact.org This conversation features: AJ Head (Safe Bars) Andrew Coplon (Craft Beer Professionals) Betsy Lay (Lady Justice Brewing) Dana Kaluzny (Social Impact Projects) Julie Rhodes (Not Your Hobby Marketing Solutions) CBP Connects 2-Day Workshop | 3 Nightly Receptions Norfolk, Virginia February 7-9, 2022 Register: https://cbpconnects-norfolk.eventbrite.com/ St. Louis, Missouri June 20-22, 2022 Register: https://cbpconnects-stlouis.eventbrite.com/ www.CraftBeerProfessionals.org

All across the U.S., taprooms come in many shapes and sizes. The interior and exterior are each as unique as the individuals that produce and serve the beer within the taprooms. Even more unique are the varied locations in which we have chosen to open our taprooms. As we have chosen an industry that continuously highlights its community, we often forget certain aspects of our community that are right in front of us. What happens when we choose not only to focus on the value we gain from our craft beer community, but also the value we bring to the community directly surrounding our taprooms? This conversation features: Chris Strauss (Incendiary Brewing Company) Jamaar Valentine (NoDa Brewing Company) Vernardo "Tito" Simmons-Valenzuela (Dirtbag Ales) CBP Connects  2-Day Workshop | 3 Nightly Receptions Norfolk, Virginia February 7-9, 2022 Register: https://cbpconnects-norfolk.eventbrite.com/ St. Louis, Missouri June 20-22, 2022 Register: https://cbpconnects-stlouis.eventbrite.com/ www.CraftBeerProfessionals.org

Tying a Bow on 2021's Financials w/Audra Gaiziunas (Brewed For Her Ledger) and Jason Sleeman (United Community Bank)   What will your financials look like on December 31st, what planning have you done or can you to help your brewery look good on paper. Will next year be the year you need money? What will the bank say about how you preformed.   In this session, we will talk about how to focus on a few small things to help your financials look the best they can for year end. CBP Connects 2-Day Workshop | 3 Nightly Receptions Norfolk, Virginia February 7-9, 2022 Register: https://cbpconnects-norfolk.eventbrite.com/ St. Louis, Missouri June 20-22, 2022 Register: https://cbpconnects-stlouis.eventbrite.com/ www.CraftBeerProfessionals.org