Winter 2010

BevNET.com would like to kindly thank all of its sponsors, without whom this event would not be possible:

WILD Flavors
Amcor
Coast Brands Group
KYOWA
Sovereign Flavors
Crystal Cooler
Pharmachem Laboratories
Velcorin
Bell Flavors
Symrise
Moss Adams

Interested in becoming a sponsor of BevNET LIVE?
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and the benefits of participating in BevNET LIVE Winter 2009, please contact John McKenna…, 617-715-9677.

BevNET LIVE Winter 2010 consists of the following segments, each of which is included with full registration:
(Times are subject to change)

December 6, 2010 8AM-5PM – BevNET Live – Session 1
December 6, 2010 6PM – BevNET Live Reception
December 7, 2010 8AM-5PM – BevNET Live – Session 2

Registration and Pricing:
Registrations can be processed via the following methods:

Online Registration Form & Pricing…
Mail: Send completed form with payment to BevNET LIVE, 44 Pleasant St., Ste. 110, Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: Call Jeff Hyde at (617) 715-9673

Registrations cancelled prior to October 15, 2010 are subject to

BevNET Live Winter 2010 will be held at:
Loew’s Santa Monica Beach Hotel
1700 Ocean Avenue,
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Tel: (310) 458-6700
FOR DISCOUNTED ROOMS: Call the reservation department at (310) 458-6700 and reference group BevNET.com. Please note that discounted rooms are ONLY available for attendees of BevNET Live.
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The Loew’s Santa Monica Beach Hotel is right in the heart of Santa Monica’s ocean front downtown district. It offers attendees a picturesque setting as well as access to a variety of retailers with large beverage selections. It’s also an area that’s well populated with natural and organic markets.

• Carl Sweat, CEO, FRS
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• Bill Meissner, CEO, Jones Soda
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• Chris Cuvelier, CEO, Zola Acai
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• David Karr, Co-founder/Director, Guayaki Yerba Mate
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• Bill Anderson, CEO, First Beverage Group
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• Udaiyan Jatar, Founder, Blue Earth Network
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• Debbie Wildrick, Managing Partner, Growing Innovative Brands
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• Brent Knudsen, Managing Partner, Partnership Capital Growth Advisors
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• Nat Noone, Founder, Green Shoots Distribution/Noonetime Naturals
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• JJ Prochnow, Of Counsel, Greenberg Traurig
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• Mike Burgmaier, Managing Director, Silverwood Partners
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• Andy Whitman, Managing Partner, 2x Consumer Growth Partners
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• James…

Schedule of Events (as of November 19, 2010):
(Speakers and times subject to change. Additional speakers to be added shortly.)
Event Date: December 6 & 7, 2010
Location: Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Santa Monica, CA
SCHEDULE OVERVIEW:
(Times are subject to change)
Monday (Dec 6th)
8:00AM – 9:00AM Registration/Breakfast
9:00am – 3:30PM BevNET Live
3:30pm – 5:30pm Mini Expo and Networking
5:30PM – Cocktail reception
7PM – BevNET Live Dinner and Best of 2010 Awards
Tuesday (Dec 7th)
8:00AM – 9:00AM – Registration / Breakfast
9:00AM – 5:15PM – BevNET Live
5:15PM – Cocktail Reception

DETAILED SCHEDULE:
MONDAY DECEMBER…

The BevNET Live Difference
• Many interactive panels, no long speeches
• A program designed to give attendees information they can act on
• Focused on the entrepreneurial beverage business
• Exclusive “Sampling Bar” which featured over 60 brands
• Intimate networking opportunities with industry professionals

BevNET LIVE

BevNET Live is a two-day forum for beverage entrepreneurs, suppliers, distributors, retailers and investors to gather, speak, exchange ideas through interactive panels and lectures, and enhance their marketing and product development strategies through our Beverage School. Attendees can tap the expertise of investment professionals who can help groom them to attract money,…

BevNET Live Adds Product and Supplier Mini Expo
New for BevNET Live Winter 2010, is the BevNET Live “Mini Expo,” which will occur during the afternoon session on Monday, December 6, the first day of the two-day BevNET Live event.
Providing attendees with a chance to see innovative new products and ideas that can help improve their beverages, the Mini Expo will feature a select number of table displays from beverage companies, suppliers, and service companies. Taking place during a break from the day’s educational offerings, the two hour Expo will also provide valuable networking opportunities, both with exhibitors and…