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Are Pennsylvania Lawmakers Ready To Privatize Its Sale of Wine and Spirits?
Pennsylvania lawmaker Mike Turzai, R-Allegheny, introduced legislation designed to create privitization of the wholesale and retail operations of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. Turzai said “Government should not be in the business of selling alcohol”. He believes Pennsylvania’s current system results in higher prices and less selection for consumers. For more information [...]
Is There A Wine Or Hospitality Business Franchise In Your Future?
A couple of friends of mine have recently gone into business by purchasing a franchise. One friend purchased a pizza franchise while the other purchased a computer repair franchise. Each is reaping the benefit of investing in an existing business model and brand for which the corporate name, logo, products, services, business and [...]
What Flags For Safety Does Your Wine Trail Association Wave?
A couple of months ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Liz Stamp, owner of Lakewood Vineyards, located in the Finger Lake Region of New York. Liz shared how the wineries in her area had joined together to safely handle guests participating in bus and limousine wine tours. Their goal was [...]
A Pennsylvania Winery Does It Right!
Pennsylvania’s own Lehigh Valley’s Pinnacle Ridge Winery made the cover of this month’s Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine. Noted for its critical acclaim and loyal following, Pinnacle Ridge Winery is highlighted as a model for success for which others can follow. For more information on Pennsylvania’s own, read here: Pinnacle Ridge [...]
Is That Wine Or Hospitality Business Partner Really Your Consultant?
Do you already own your own wine or hospitality business and now want to merge your business expertise with those of another? Have you contemplated a new business venture with another business person that you think offers promise for you both?
Perhaps you’ve identified a potential business partner whose business combined with yours makes practical sense [...]
A Natural Disaster Has Taken Its Toll On The Wine Industry
Unfortunately Chile’s wine industry has not escaped the devastating effects of this week’s earthquake. As pointed out in today’s Wine Spectator, millions of liters have been lost resulting in huge damages to the industry. For more information read: Powerful Earthquake Rocks Chilean Wine Industry.
How Not To Have Your Winery or Hospitality Business Lawyer-Up!
Recently I took an unforeseen hiatus from posting to this blog to tend to the needs of my oldest child who was recently injured this January in an automobile accident at the hands of a drunk driver. Like most of the mothers of MADD, I too experienced the anguish that comes with that dreadful [...]
Bringing In The New Year With The Lehigh Valley Wine Trail Association
This week I had the pleasure of being invited by Dominic Strohlein, owner of Big Creek Winery to be the guest speaker to the membership of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley Wine Trail Association. It was a wonderful time starting the new year in their company as they hosted their first of many membership meetings [...]
Bring Your New Year In With The Best Bottles Of Bubbly!
As a graduate of Windows of the World Wine School, how excited I was to see that my friend and teacher Kevin Zraly was on the “Early Show” this morning offering tips on champagne. I couldn’t let 2009 go out without sharing this episode with all my friends, legal eagles, followers and fellow bloggers. [...]
