May
25
Wed
Complying with Federal Alcohol Regulations: The Roles and Responsibilities of the TTB @ webinar
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Every craft beverage producer in America, no matter its size, structure, or stage, will come into contact with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), the lead Federal agency overseeing the production and sale of alcohol. In this webinar, Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance Manager Chris Van Orden will ask TTB Investigator Len Lee about the key regulations governing the safe and responsible manufacturing of beer, wine, and spirits, from pre-launch licensing to label approvals and beyond.

Speaker: Len Lee, Investigator, Southeast District, Trade Investigations Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)

Len Lee is an investigator with TTB’s Trade Investigations Division in the Southeast District. He has a total of 32 years of Law Enforcement experience. Len works on a variety of alcohol – and tobacco-related cases, including tax, product integrity, and permit investigations. He began his career with TTB in 2008. He has a BS degree in Criminal Justice from Mountain State University and lives in Jacksonville, Florida.

Jun
16
Thu
Distributor Relations: Building Strong, Mutually Beneficial Relationships with Your Wholesalers @ Virtual Webinar
Jun 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Alcohol distribution in the United States is governed by the three-tier system, which means that distributing craft beverage producers’ success requires healthy working relationships with their wholesalers.  In this webinar, Virginia SBDC Craft Beverage Assistance Manager Chris Van Orden will ask Craft Beverage Strategic Advisor Julie Rhodes about the tools and strategies that breweries, wineries, cideries, and distilleries can employ when working distribution partners towards mutual success.   Speaker: Julie Rhodes, Owner, Not Your Hobby Marketing    With over 2 decades of experience on the business side – supplier sales, digital marketing, and distribution management – of the craft beverage industry, Julie provides strategic sales and marketing advice to small- and medium-sized beverage alcohol brands through webinars, whitepapers, digital courses, one on one consulting, and group coaching programs.


A confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration, please be on the lookout for it.
Jul
20
Thu
Let’s Talk About the Human Factor in Cybersecurity @ online
Jul 20 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Join us as we discuss tips and tricks on how to address insider threats and social engineering!

Speaker: Quiana Gainey, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert

A confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration – a day before before the event – please be on the lookout for it.

Aug
31
Thu
Cybersecurity Training @ online
Aug 31 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

We will explain the importance of end-user education and share everything you need in order to do it right in 2023!

Speaker: Quiana Gainey, Virginia SBDC Cyber Industry Expert

A confirmation email with the Zoom login information will be sent after registration – a day before before the event – please be on the lookout for it.