Wisconsin Brewers Guild Inc

“Expenses newsletter advertisement 744 software 125 subscriptions 169 internet fees 268 equipment supplies 65 supplies 427 conference expenses 7,768 rare barrel affair expenses 3,531 wisconsin beer lovers fest 9,430 loan interest 452 insurance 2,005 credit card processing fe 1,758 donations 1,000 total 27,742”

“Accounts payable and accrued expenses 7,320 5,468 deferred revenue 15,138 14,893 unsecured notes and loans payable 13,654 6,915”

“The guild's mission is to promote and maintain standards of excellence in wisconsin's brewing industry. The guild provides a network that connects brewers, suppliers, retailers, and enthusiasts, not only in wisconsin but worldwide.”

“Promote and maintain standards of excellence within wisconsin's brewing industry by providing continuing education opportunities for brewers and affiliate industry professionals. Opportunities include technical conferences, meetings with industry peers, and a communication network that facilitates shared learning. Brewery members and affiliate members are businesses that are actively engaged in the brewing industry and benefit from collaborative engagement in education initiatives. A technical committee is in charge of developing continuing education materials and priorities on an ongoing basis.”

“Increase public awareness of wisconsin breweries through promotions, dedicated events, marketing, and consumer education initiatives by hosting tasting events within the state and at member breweries. Enthusiast membership provided a platform for engaging with the public via email, web, and social media outlets on an ongoing basis. Enthusiast members and festival members are directly engaged to generate greater interest in wisconsin breweries. The marketing and fundraising committee oversees the development of promotional materials and initiatives on an ongoing basis.”

“Provide information and research regarding past, present, and projected business conditions that may affect wisconsin breweries and brewpubs and their affiliated industry partners. The organization's governing board of directors provided strategic planning guidance to its executive director based upon market trends and information gathered from industry peers. Information is summarized and communicated to the membership and public on an ongoing basis via email, newsletters, and bulletins.”

“Educate policy makers at the federal and state level about wisconsin's brewing industry and advocate for legislation and regulation that will ensure that the industry can thrive under improved business conditions. A government affairs committee is in charge of monitoring legislative and regulatory activity that may affect breweries and industry partners and conducts policy analysis on behalf of the organization on an ongoing basis.”