From Charlotte to Channel Connect: The Ultimate Recap

From Charlotte to Channel Connect: The Ultimate Recap

As you're gearing up for a day of gratitude and great food with your friends and family, check out the Business & Bourbon team's favorite Thanksgiving cocktail recipes and drink recommendations.

  • Sailor Guevara, Whiskey Magazine's 2020 Icon of Whiskey Winner, shares a robust and decadent Old-Fashioned with a dash of coffee liqueur.
  • Home Bar Network by Haleigh and Cody Brown share their take on the Old-Fashioned, with smoked sage to complement the flavors of your Thanksgiving spread.
  • Ronnell Richards reveals his choice for the best whiskey pairing for a cozy holiday evening.

These drinks will make impressing your guests or hosts a breeze this season, and they'll have everyone at the table asking for another round. Check out our blog to download the recipe cards for the big day!

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What a night! Business & Bourbon LIVE: Doing Business in the Cloud brought an incredible energy to Charlotte, with meaningful conversations, standout food and drinks, and fresh perspectives on the future of business.

The photos from the event are now live! Don’t miss the chance to relive the excitement—browse the gallery, grab your favorite shots, and share them with your network (and don’t forget to tag Ronnell Richards).

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Channel Connect was a whirlwind of collaboration, innovation, and game-changing conversations that left everyone inspired. One of the night’s standout moments? The Nextiva Speakeasy hosted by Business & Bourbon—where craft cocktails flowed, connections sparked, and ideas took shape in an unforgettable setting.

Take a look at our photos below and see what made Channel Connect so special!

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Sheryl Powers 💪

Unique Subscription based Employee Benefits|Work Place Misconduct Mitigation|Small Biz Law Firm Access|Certified Native American-owned Business

3w

Hey Dr. Solomon Tention Give the amazing Ronnell Richards a follow Maybe yall can chat!! You'll thank me.later 😊

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Tom Luther

Director, CX Advisory & Partnerships

3w

Great event and great to spend time getting to know each other!

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Barry Bazen

My clients have saved over $1B through our Expense Reduction practice. Sourcing and Procurement guidance on Technology Solutions including Cloud, CCaaS, Cyber, Mobility, AI and many others.

3w

Ronnell Richards, enjoyed B&B in CLT and good to see you at #ICC24. Hope that you and the family have a great Thanksgiving. We are all beyond blessed and have so much to be thankful for!

Great pictures, great company, great event.

Joshua Schluep

Christ follower | Husband | Father | Director of Channel / Sales

3w

It was really great seeing you brother!

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