By Jennifer Montgomery As WineAmerica continues its efforts in opposition of the recently re-introduced the CARE Act (HR 1161), we still need help from our grassroots. If you have not yet gotten an opportunity to contact your Member of Congress, we urge you to reach out to him or her at your earliest convenience. With … Read more
The WineAmerica staff is about to embark on another round of traveling to get our message out to the masses. Cary Greene will be at Taste Washington in Seattle, WA from March 25 to 27. Michael Kaiser and Jennifer Montgomery will be at the Wineries Unlimited Trade Show and Conference in Richmond, VA from March … Read more
By Jennifer Montgomery As you have probably heard, the CARE Act has flnally resurfaced. Representative Jason Chaffetz (R-UT), reintroduced the bill yesterday afternoon and it is now called the Community Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness Act, (HR 1161). Chaffetz was joined in introducing the bill by several other original co-sponsors including Representatives Bruce Braley (D-IA), Howard Coble … Read more
WASHINGTON (March 17, 2011) – The Brewers Association, WineAmerica, Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, Wine Institute, Beer Institute and the National Association of Beverage Importers, associations representing virtually all alcohol beverages sold in the 50 states, today called on Members of Congress to reject the CARE Act (H.R. 1161), legislation backed by the … Read more
Registration is open for the 2011 Wine and Grape Policy Conference. The annual Wine and Grape Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. is an important opportunity for members of WineAmerica and WGA to discuss and evaluate Federal policy issues of interest to our industry, and to communicate our stances directly to Members of Congress and the … Read more