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This was a very pleasing and effective two days. Candour, engagement and the acceptance of more accountability and ongoing personal development was an integral part of the retreat. Current success does not guarantee future success but based on alignment, unity and no complacency within the partner group, we are extremely confident in continuing to be a leading and successful independent accounting firm in our region. #Leadership #Vision #Independence #Growth #Alignment

"Looking for a unique and locally crafted wine experience in Cleveland Heights? Look no further than CLE Urban Winery, owned by Navy veteran Destiny Burns. With a focus on community, inclusivity, and celebrating Cleveland's culture, this winery offers 15 varieties of wine and hosts events like the upcoming "Haunted Castle Séance Murder Mystery Night." Learn more about how Burns turned her passion into a thriving business on Cleveland 13's "Hit The Town" with Nikkie Brown. Have you visited CLE Urban Winery? Share your thoughts below! #CLEUrbanWinery #ClevelandHeights #LocalBusiness #CommunityFirst"

WIN Insider series featuring Michael Haney, Executive Director of Sonoma County Vintners! In this episode, Michael shares how he first entered the wine industry almost 35 years ago, how he met his wife, Juliana Martinelli of Martinelli Winery, and the work that SCV does, including their commitment to their members, their community involvement through the SCV Foundation, and their political advocacy for the wine industry. Watch Now!

Great to have Stephen Flory from Amps Wine Mechants visit us Thetford Farm Barn. The support they have given in the last decade is a true reflection of their passion, dedication and knowledge. Its no wonder they have so many awards under their belt. 🍷 😍 But I can't imagine it has been an easy ride of late with the struggles the hopsitality industry have faced, and are yet to. The #budget2024 in March is looming, and the road ahead has become even more arduous for restaurants, hotels, bars, and other establishments. These changes add layers of complexity at a time when many are already facing unprecedented challenges. THE WINE AND SPIRIT TRADE ASSOCIATION has provided insights into the upcoming legislative changes affecting our industry, and offers a roadmap for championing key initiatives, such as reducing wine duty and advocating for the permanence of temporary easements. ##HospitalitySector #WineAndSpirits #WineCommunity #WineLovers #HospitalityIndustry #WineDuty #GovernmentPolicy #WineAdvocacy #WineTrends #sme

Wine Australia supporting AWRI - What a Load of Bulldust Part 2 Martin Cole talks about co-funding to conduct research and wants #AWRI to ‘sing for its supper’ via a competitive tender process for research. In other words, collaborate with commercial entities to conduct important research that will place Australian Wine at the forefront of innovation. Does it sound idiotic? A commercial entity gets first access to innovative research and then uses that information for their own competitive advantage.  The Australian wine producer (the Levy payer) and the Australian wine industry becomes a follower not a leader in science and innovation. Is that a waste of our levies? Sure is. Is this something akin to the scandal engulfing Price Waterhouse Cooper? Could be. Should the chair and CEO stand down? Probably. Should Julie Collins step in and fix this? Absolutely. The Australian wine industry success is underpinned by the work conducted at AWRI. Wine Australia’s campaign (via the chair and CEO) to undermine AWRI is damaging our industry. Julie Collins welcome to the Australian wine industry led by an organisation that lacks industry representation on its board and whose chair and CEO are more interested in their own agendas rather than the industry that pays their salary. 

Wine Australia supporting AWRI - What a Load of Bulldust Part 2 Martin Cole talks about co-funding to conduct research and wants #AWRI to ‘sing for its supper’ via a competitive tender process for research. In other words, collaborate with commercial entities to conduct important research that will place Australian Wine at the forefront of innovation. Does it sound idiotic? A commercial entity gets first access to innovative research and then uses that information for their own competitive advantage.  The Australian wine producer (the Levy payer) and the Australian wine industry becomes a follower not a leader in science and innovation. Is that a waste of our levies? Sure is. Is this something akin to the scandal engulfing Price Waterhouse Cooper? Could be. Should the chair and CEO stand down? Probably. Should Julie Collins step in and fix this? Absolutely. The Australian wine industry success is underpinned by the work conducted at AWRI. Wine Australia’s campaign (via the chair and CEO) to undermine AWRI is damaging our industry. Julie Collins welcome to the Australian wine industry led by an organisation that lacks industry representation on its board and whose chair and CEO are more interested in their own agendas rather than the industry that pays their salary.

One of my latest articles in our March issue.

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Read my article in Napa Life about local winemaker, Pam Starr from Crocker & Starr and husband, Norm Larsen and how they built their stunning house of bamboo overlooking the stunning Napa Valley!

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