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Sponsors
GOLD SPONSOR
From our founding above a blacksmith shop in 1869 to the full-service national and international practice we’ve become in the 150 years since, we have consistently sought to earn each client’s trust by always keeping one eye on the finish line and the other on the bottom line.
More than 120 attorneys practice out of offices in Royal Oak, Michigan; Illinois (Chicago and Peoria); Las Vegas, Nevada; and Beverly Hills, California. The firm provides sophisticated legal services to businesses and business owners for an array of clients including Fortune 500 companies, privately held corporations, publicly traded multinational corporations, public sector clients, not-for-profit organizations, and related entities. Our attorneys cover virtually every major area of practice including business and corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, commercial and business litigation, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, data privacy and cybersecurity, employee benefits, environmental, financial institutions, franchising, healthcare, hospitality, intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate, securities, and tax. For more information, please visit howardandhoward.com.
Contact Mark Vanneste: [email protected] or 248-723-0472
GOLD SPONSOR
Prime Vintage is an insurance underwriting facility focused on the winery and cidery industry. We have a professional, knowledgeable, and ambitious underwriting and marketing team that caters to the insurance needs of your wineries and cideries. Prime Vintage has teamed up with a financially strong Am Best A+ rated Insurance Carrier who share the same philosophy as Prime Vintage: exceptional service, quality products, and experienced team members.
Prime Vintage has invested in resources to make sure that our programs are tailored to be able to meet the individual needs of each client. Our specialized programs can accommodate a diverse range of exposures, which separates us from our competitors in the marketplace. Visit PrimeVintage.com to learn more!
Contact Fabian Burstyn: [email protected] or 732-682-4327
SILVER SPONSOR
Cadus-AnA Cooperages are your cool climate barrel specialist, providing Tonnellerie Cadus (Burgundian structure and shape) and AnA Selection (Bordeaux sweetness, elegance and finesse) French oak barrels and puncheons, The Oak Cooperage American oak barrels, and Clayver ceramic amphorae for winemaking.
Contact Gina Shay: [email protected] or 585-705-7500
SILVER SPONSOR
Factory Detroit Inc. is an independent Royal Oak-based advertising agency. Founded in 2013, we’ve worked with First Citizens Bank, Huron-Clinton Metroparks, Genesee County Parks, Phi Delta Chi, Downtown Royal Oak, Textbook Rush, mParks and the Michigan Wine Collaborative… creating the Taste Michigan marketing brand and this year’s Cool Is Hot campaign.
Contact Mark Lantz: [email protected]
SILVER SPONSOR
Michigan is our home. We live here, work here and are raising our families here. As Michigan’s insurance company we are dedicated to bringing safety, security, and hope to Michigan families and businesses in good times and bad.
I have over 16 years of experience working in the beverage industry and would love to put that knowledge to work for you with a customizable insurance product. It provides property and liability coverages specific to the needs of your industry.
Contact Matt Frollo: [email protected] or 231-459-4800
SILVER SPONSOR
With roots extending before Prohibition, RNDC is one of the nation’s leading wholesale beverage alcohol distributors, specializing in wine and spirits.
If It’s Fun, We’re Doing It Right!
Contact Victor Uzansky: [email protected] or 248-206-6117
BRONZE SPONSOR
Double A Vineyards is dedicated to growing and supplying high quality grapevines. Additionally, berries, home wine making, vineyard supplies & more…
Contact Kate Fryberger here or 716-672-8493
BRONZE SPONSOR
Modern Technology. Innovative Thinking.
At Resource Label Group, we work with the most complex label challenges and customize on-time label solutions that fit your brand while staying within budget.
Contact Evan Bonsell: [email protected] or 866-770-7600
BRONZE SPONSOR
Waterloo Container is a family-owned wine and beverage packaging supplier with over 40 years of experience in the wine packaging industry. We have an unrivaled inventory of glass bottles, closures and supplies and offer customization and decoration services like glass printing and shrink sleeve application. Get your package when you want it, the way you want it with Waterloo Container.
Contact Bobbi Stebbins: [email protected] or
315-539-3922.
BRONZE SPONSOR
At Vance Metal customers trust us to build components they need. If your production schedule depends on a reliable supplier, talk to Vance. We’re an ISO 9001:2015-certified, lean manufacturer— with an powerful ERP system integrated into our production process to keep things moving swiftly and smoothly for every client. We continue to invest in state-of-the-art technology like our plasma and laser equipment to improve the speed, precision, and scale we offer our customers.
Contact Ethan Poole: [email protected] or
315-759-2131.
ADVOCATE SPONSOR
Corksy is the modern, all-in-one direct-to-consumer platform helping wineries drive more revenue and provide exceptional customer experiences. More than just a platform, Corksy is your ultimate business partner. Its full eco-system of technology, services and channels take your winery’s DtC business to the next level. Learn how Corksy can help you sell more wine.
Contact Zac Yurik: [email protected]
Suppliers & Retail Affiliates
Cristin Hosmer
Wine Consultant & SIP Certifications
Alchemae Craft Beverage Consulting
Traverse City, MI
Contact Cristin Hosmer: [email protected]
Your orchard and vineyard equipment headquarters! The people of Blueline Mfg. have embraced the mission to be the leader in design and development of farm machinery that adds efficiency and additional profit to our grower’s operation.
Contact Jeremiah Orthmann: [email protected]
Regionally focused and backed by the power of Saxco’s world-class global supply chain, we make it easy to get the products and packaging services you want and the surety of supply you depend on. Contact Mike Seitz: [email protected] or (419)-944-3753
Our menu changes weekly based on what our local farmers say is ready and delicious.
Just like at your grandma’s, the best way to find out what’s for dinner is to come on in and trust that we’ll take good care of ya!
The full bar is stocked and ready with a rotating cocktail, mocktail, beer, and wine list.
We like what we like, so subject to change based on availability and the whim of the Sommelier.
Learn More Here: www.cafemamo.com
Chart House Energy is a Michigan commercial / industrial solar developer providing clean, emission-free electricity tailored to the customer’s economic, environmental and social goals.
Contact Rob Rafson: [email protected] or (312)961-0043
Custom Stems wine glasses, beer glasses, growlers, and wine bags for the wine, beer, and spirits industries. Contact Dylan Davis: [email protected] or 231-715-6250
Eastern Winery Exposition is the premier wine and viticulture conference and trade show in the eastern wine market. This is an event intended for and attended by vineyard and winery owners/managers in the eastern market. The conference is a must-attend event for anyone associated with an eastern winery or vineyard. Taking place in Lancaster, PA March 25-27, 2025.
For more information and to register, visit EasternWineryExposition.com
35 S. Division Ave.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 719-1191
GRNoir will leverage wine, a growing point of interest amongst Americans, with jazz, a significant marker of African American culture, into a relaxing space to create community. GRNoir welcomes folks to enjoy wine, small plates and jazz.
Hour Detroit Magazine brings you stories of regional interest along with the best restaurants, clubs, events and useful resources. Hour Media reaches readers all over the state of Michigan, including with Michigan Wine Country Wine & Touring Guide.
Contact Ed Peabody at [email protected]
Importer and distributor of premium wine and spirits. Contact John Joubert: [email protected]
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 sustainable
energy solutions. Contact Jamie Vaughn: [email protected] or 231-342-4240
At Lakeshore Environmental, we’re a privately owned environmental engineering and consulting firm with four offices located in Michigan. For over 25 years, we have established ourselves as an industry leader by delivering the most resourceful, innovative, and cost-effective environmental solutions to the markets we serve. Contact Caitlin DeVries: [email protected] or 616-288-6978
Lakeview Vineyard Equipment Inc. is your homegrown provider of vineyard mechanization solutions for every scale of operation. We are an authorized importer and distributor for Orchard Rite Wind Machines, Gregoire Harvesters and Gregoire Sprayers, Collard Leaf Removers, Pre-Pruners, Hedgers, Durand Wayland Sprayers, and Infaco Automated Hand Tools. Contact Jesse Willms: [email protected] or 905-646-8085
Migratory Bird Management, LLC, offers pest bird management, including gulls, pigeons, and Canada geese, throughout the Midwest. An approved ISNetworld Supplier. Contact Michael Michalski at [email protected] or (414) 336-2382
The Michigan Wine and Beer Portal, is located in the Cornerstone of Michigan along the picturesque River Raisin! The Portal will leverage Monroe’s natural resources, historic buildings, history and walkability to create a multifaceted experience, nucleus of activity, and international destination for people of all ages.
Southeast Michigan is the origin of Michigan’s wine and trade industry. At the Portal visitors will taste, explore and experience Michigan’s wine and beer destinations, while stepping back in time to the origins of Michigan. Guests can enjoy rotating Michigan wines and craft beers or put Michigan’s wines and beers to the ultimate test through battles that pit Michigan’s best against leading national and international brands. Customized cuisines will perfectly pair with your favorite flight or glass and include an assortment of delicious vegan, gluten free and other specialty dietary options.
Learn More Here: michiganwineandbeerportal.com
MM was established in 1976 in Modena, Italy. Modena is an area renowned for the high concentration of small and medium sized engineering companies. MM produces an extensive variety of agricultural sprayers for several industries including horticulture, vineyard, berry and landscape.
MM’s sales increase yearly because of their commitment to providing quality goods, competitive pricing, on-time deliveries, and excellent after sales service. Currently 70% of MM’s production is exported.
In North America, MM is represented by the sales affiliate, WaterTec Inc. in Lynden, Washington, USA.
WaterTec is well suited to handle all inquiries including design, sales, technical and parts assistance.
MM is dedicated to creating a strong presence in the North American market.
Contact Jeff Marks at [email protected] or 360-393-4923
Pingree Farms, situated on the southwest corner of I-75 and 7 Mile Road, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to neighborhood revitalization and youth education through agriculture. Pingree Farms is proud to partner with Oakland and Wayne County 4-H groups and is working to build and strengthen the relationship over the next few years. The skills and knowledge that are gained through the 4-H/Pingree programs—including leaderships skills, working with a team, patience and kindness—will serve them well for the rest of their lives. If you are interested in learning more about the 4-H/Pingree partnership, please contact us. Contact Clarence Price: [email protected]
To us, Queens’ Provisions is not just a place but also a deliberately joyful vibe that celebrates getting together to share good conversation, a quick (or not so quick) bite to eat, weekend brunch, and/or a glass of wine or beer. We want everyone to enjoy these moments – whether with us in Flint’s Historic Carriage Town Neighborhood, on a picnic, or at home!
Learn More: queensofflint.com
A Celebration of Farm-Fresh Ingredients and Time-Honored Traditions, Paired with an Exquisite Wine Selection in a Vintage Setting.
Learn More or Make a Reservation: stellatc.com
Now in its 17th year, this Festival has established itself as Michigan’s annual tasting event, with a spotlight on Michigan wines, beers, ciders, and spirits in addition to beverages from around the world. Sample from the area’s finest restaurants and enjoy creations from Michigan gourmet and specialty food entrepreneurs sharing international cuisine. This Festival will deliver a grand experience that is sure to please every palate!
Contact Dawn Baker: [email protected] or 616-447-2860
vintrace brings winemaking into the modern era with powerful software that seamlessly connects every step of production. From harvest management and tank control to lab operations, compliance reporting, contract management, and more. vintrace streamlines operations and enhances data accuracy, guiding wineries from grape to bottle with ease. Contact Erin Foley: [email protected]
We serve customers at the start of the North American agriculture and food system. Helping them increase return on investment by bringing the best of today’s products, services and solutions – combined with new ideas and innovations for the future.
Contact Dennis Devitt: [email protected] or 509-731-9111
At winemi, we are a small, woman-owned social media/express marketing firm specializing in MI wine, women- and minority-owned businesses, agriculture, and innovative businesses. Let’s get started. Contact Emily Dockery: [email protected] or 248-982-0553
Tourism & Education Affiliates
