Beverage School 2013 Chicago

With fewer than 20 seats remaining, Beverage School Chicago is almost sold out! The one-day event will offer attendees an intensive “Beverages 101” on the most important issues in the business via insights of veteran beverage entrepreneurs, executives, suppliers, and other experts. If you are interested in attending Beverage School Chicago, register now.

BevNET is pleased to announce that the final agenda for Beverage School in Chicago is now available for viewing. Held on April 10, Beverage School in Chicago presents a unique opportunity for launch-focused beverage entrepreneurs to get an early understanding of the most important issues in the business. It will also feature a panel that offers strategic advice on launching in the Midwest.

Beverage School Chicago, a unique event designed for launch-focused beverage entrepreneurs, is less than four weeks away. The event will enable participants to get an early understanding of the most important issues in the business with insights from veteran beverage entrepreneurs, executives, suppliers, and other experts. If you haven’t already registered, this is a friendly reminder that today is the final day to take advantage of our early registration discount.

Held on April 10, Beverage School Chicago presents a unique opportunity for launch-focused beverage entrepreneurs to get an early understanding of the most important issues in the business.

Time
Speaker
Topic

11:30 – 12:30
Registration and Networking Lunch

12:30 -12:40
John Craven
Founder
BevNET
Welcoming address and introductions, explanation of the purpose and method of Beverage School. (video footage)

12:40 -1:10
Eric Schnell
Founder
Metabrand
Your Year One: The life of the beverage entrepreneur and key decisions faced by a new company. (video footage)

1:10 – 1:40
Kate Ratliff
Technical Director
Flavorman
The process by which a product goes from idea to manufacturable liquid suitable for packaging. (video footage)

1:40 – 2:10
Justin Prochnow
Partner
Greenberg Traurig
Breakdown of the legal requirements for labeling and the basic …

Beverage School Chicago will feature presentations from:

Kate Ratliff, Technical Director, Flavorman (video footage)
Eric Schnell, Founder, Metabrand (video footage)
Justin Prochnow, Partner, Greenberg Traurig (video footage)
Bill Sipper, Managing Partner, Cascadia Managing Brands (video footage)
Debbie Wildrick, Founder, Growing Innovative Brands (video footage)
Brad Barnhorn, President, Barnhorn Growth Advisors (video footage)
Darrell Jursa, SVP, Practice Lead Emerging Media, Fleishman Hillard Chicago (video footage)
Neil Kimberly, Founder, Foods, Fluids and Beyond (video footage)
Jeff Klinemen, Editor-in-chief, BevNET
John Craven, Founder & CEO, BevNET (video footage)
Leo Novosel, West Loop Beverages (video footage)
Scott Lerner, Solixir (video footage)
Katia Chiporukha, R.U.N. …

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Wednesday, April 10, 1pm – 6pm
Registration & Lunch Hour begin at Noon.

Greenhouse Loft, 2545 West Diversey, Chicago, IL

What: Entrepreneurs receive a comprehensive overview of key aspects of the beverage industry, including product formulation, sales and marketing, distribution, fundraising, company organization, and social media. Talks will address regional aspects of the Chicago marketplace.

Who: Kate Ratliff, Technical Director, Flavorman; Aaron Parker, Quality Director, Flavorman; Eric Schnell, Founder, Metabrand; Justin Prochnow, Partner, Greenberg Traurig; Bill Sipper, Managing Partner, Cascadia Managing Brands; Debbie Wildrick, Founder, Growing Innovative Brands; Brad Barnhorn, President, Barnhorn Growth Advisors; Lucy Rendler-Kaplan, ArkayMarketing & P.R.;