Can You Host That Wedding? Legal Pitfalls in Winery Event Contracts and Liquor Law Compliance Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Michigan’s wineries have become some of the state’s most sought-after wedding and event destinations. Vineyard views, fun tasting rooms, and a local atmosphere make these venues desirable to couples seeking something different from…
Michigan Wine Collaborative (MWC) is committed to sustainability in the vineyards, the cellar, the economics of the industry, but also of our members and partners. We are honored to be a conduit between the growers and wine producers of Michigan to many different suppliers, vendors, and stakeholder tied to the Michigan wine industry. We would…
MWC Would Like to Send a Massive and Heartfelt Thank You to All of Our 2023 MI Governor’s Cup Sponsors! Michigan Wine Collaborative is fully funded by member dues, grants, and sponsors like the ones listed below. These sponsors are essential to making the 2023 Michigan Governor’s Cup events possible. We encourage you to take…
Michigan’s Three-Tiered System – Friend or Foe? Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC In Michigan, the month of May is Wine Month – and this May is a special one with the launch of the Taste Michigan brand and the “Cool is Hot” marketing campaign promoting Michigan wine. (Special shout out to Mark…
Complying with Michigan’s direct-to-consumer shipping regulations. Mark Vanneste Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC Michigan has had a complex history regarding direct shipping. In fact, Michigan (along with New York) was at the center of an important United States Supreme Court case decided in 2005. Prior to that ruling, Michigan allowed in-state wineries to ship to…
Explore MWC’s Newest Member, L’uva Bella, and Their Services! L’uva Bella Winery provides solutions to all your wine needs including bulk wines, packaged products, custom blends and products; they do it all! L’uva Bella focuses on producing the highest quality wines at a competitive price and providing solutions for wineries of all sizes…
December 2022 Newsletter Get an update on MWC’s the Dream collaboration, Meet new MWC member Keen Technical Solutions, Learn about Lake Michigan College’s newest course offering, Stock up your tasting room with the new book from Ray Fister of Life Between the Vines, Follow along with the Taste Michigan brand, submit input for our upcoming Commerce7 webinar, Read a message…
Keen Technical Solutions Teams Up With Michigan Wine Collaborative! Keen is a Michigan-based company with a focus on energy efficiency and renewable services such as solar, lighting, car charging, and baseline energy assessments. With an eye toward agriculture and related farm businesses such as wineries, breweries, and distilleries, Keen is the Michigan leader in turn-key…
November 2022 Newsletter Get an update on MWC’s statewide branding project, Mark your calendars for the 2023 Eastern Winery Exposition, Provide input to help us plan our Commerce7 webinar event, Get involved with our Governor’s Cup planning initiatives, Check out the holiday kick off announcements from Modales, Experience the new self serve wine service at GRNoir, Celebrate the 5…
The Michigan Beverage Collective provides hand-crafted benefit programs for Michigan’s beverage business owners; employers who want to recruit and retain exceptional talent, offer a great place to work and grow their business. Michigan born and bred, the Collective helps beverage industry employers provide competitive benefits without breaking the bank. By pooling Michigan’s large community of…
