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The Fox Cities Chamber is excited to announce new awards this year that better reflect our current business environment. Nominate a deserving company (https://bit.ly/43Z42g2) today in one of these new categories: • The Environmental Champion Award recognizes a business that has demonstrated a commitment to sustainable business practices and is working toward environmental stewardship to lead, protect, and reduce the impact of its operations on our environment. • The Community Attraction (Non-Event) Award highlights a business or organization that has been operating for at least 2 years and has had major influence on attracting visitors and residents of the Fox Cities to engage in the community, making the Fox Cities a more attractive place to work, live, visit, and have fun. • The FAB (Food and Beverage) Award highlights a local establishment that has an uncompromising, passionate devotion to the quality of their business to be a "one-of-a-kind" here in the Fox Cities. This award is open to all food and beverage businesses: restaurants, bars, wineries, breweries, etc. • The Collaboration Award recognizes a collaborative Fox Cities project, activity, or event for its success, progress, innovation, and/or contributions to the community. The entry must have included at least two entities (business, nonprofit, community group, etc.) partnering together and been started or completed within the last three years. We are also continuing our Business of the Year award (small and large categories), and recognizing a deserving Employee Friendly Workplace certified business and PULSE Champion of Young Professionals. Nominate a deserving business (you can self nominate!) for any of these awards here: https://bit.ly/43Z42g2 #foxcities #foxcitieschamber #businessawards #nominate

"Earth Month isn’t just another marker on the calendar; it’s a clarion call for introspection and action." - Kevin Sherman, CEO of Tractor Beverage Co. As the sun sets on Earth Month 2024, we are reminded that we must constantly be willing to change and evolve our business practices. As Kevin said, "sustainability is a mindset," and one that could radically reinvent the beverage industry for good. Read more in his latest Forbes Business Council article. #DrinkTractor #Organic #EarthMonth2024

In celebrating our 20th anniversary, we look back on how our CEO’s long held passion for food brought us into this industry. Learn more about Alliance and how we got into the food broker business by watching Scott’s video here. #alliancesalesandmarketing #peoplepowered #foodbroker #alliancegrowsbrands

We’ve been extolling the virtues of living and working in #Essex ever since our #PrivateWealthGuide was first launched five years ago. Now, all eyes are on Essex for another reason: it’s booming wine industry. #PrivateWealthGuide #TheOnlyWineIsEssex https://ow.ly/cpWS50QfW2Q

Want to join Wine in Moderation but not sure how? We invite all entities in the wine value chain to take part in our social responsibility programme. Here's how you can get involved: 1. Wine professionals at the national level: Once accepted by the National Coordinator, you'll be registered and authorised to use the Wine in Moderation logo and take action. 2. Leading wine companies: As a leading wine company, you can become an Ambassador Company and shape the social responsibility movement of the wine sector. Contact the Secretariat and provide information about your company and why you'd like to be involved. 3. National wine associations: If you're a national wine association looking to launch the program in your country, send us details about your association, its representativeness, and motivation. 4. European or international associations: If you're a European or international association linked to the wine value chain and not a production/trade representative or leading wine company, join as a Partner. Share more about your organisation and your interest in joining the movement. We're excited to welcome you and work together towards responsible and moderate wine consumption! #WineinModeration #SocialResponsibility #Gettinginvolved #Culture #Moderation #Programme #Sustainability #sustainablecompany #sustainablewineconsumption

Circular economics in agriculture is nothing new. Traditional farming was in much greater harmony with nature than modern industrialized food production. Its time we rediscovered how to produce only what we need and in balance with the planet. #food #agriculture #economics #farming

🌟 Join Brew Dr. Kombucha in Celebrating B Corp Month! 🌟 At Brew Dr., we're not just brewing kombucha; we're brewing change. This B Corp Month, we're thrilled to celebrate all the remarkable ways our community is propelling business into a brighter, more inclusive future thanks to B Lab! B Corps are the trailblazers of our time, paving the way for more equitable workplaces, reducing their carbon footprint, and tackling the pressing issues of today head-on. And guess what? You're invited to the party! Join us in this global movement towards better business practices. Together, let's create a world where profit meets purpose and success is measured by impact. Ready to be a part of something bigger? Dive in and discover how you can join the B Corp revolution, no matter where you are. Together, we'll redefine what it means to be a force for good in business. Unlock the possibilities this B Corp Month: www.bcorpmonth.com #BCorp #BCorporation #BCM24 #businessasaforceforgood #BrewDrKombucha #JoinTheMovement

Comments from TWTW by Anthony Madigan at WBM - Australia's Wine Business Magazine Opportunity lost "The extremely talented, highly regarded, universally respected Rachel Triggs a natural leader, has left Wine Australia in mysterious circumstances. She was Head of ESG and Market Access – probably the most important role in wine other than the big $399k leadership one. Did she resign? The Wine Australia media release just says that she was being "farewelled". We checked with Wine Australia; did Triggs resign? "Appreciate the question," senior comms manager Hannah Bentley says. "As background, generally we don’t go into detail when a member of our executive team leaves. We’re focused on celebrating some of Rachel’s many achievements for our sector and on making the transition as smooth as possible for all of our customers." When Martin Cole was appointed CEO of Wine Australia two years ago, Triggs apparently came second. Triggs seemed to be the frontrunner for the top job; from the feedback we've had she was everyone's favourite. She was the right person for the job at the right time. It was expected that Triggs would one day run the whole show. But now she's gone. All that talent, all that industry knowledge and all those communication skills down the drain. Triggs would have been a great leader of the Australian wine industry. We hope she has another crack at it one day. We have not spoken to Triggs. There's known to have been some tension at Wine Australia and this is perhaps the culmination of it. Sad. The wine industry is on its knees and we need Wine Australia firing on all cylinders. But it's clearly not, getting bogged down with internal issues. Australian wine producers deserve better." Ends. https://lnkd.in/gstDMgPN