Exploring the Vines of the Winery Business

Join the Forum for Woman Entrepreneurs on June 9th in Penticton for the Vine Forum!

The Forum is all about business issues in the Okanagan wine industry. The afternoon will feature panels of both industry experts and prominent BC and Washington wine entrepreneurs talking about their experiences in branding and marketing their products, leveraging social media & internet sales, and buying and selling wineries, as well as Washington State’s recent experience in hosting the Wine Bloggers Conference and the prospects of bringing that conference to Penticton next year.

Check out the full details below. If you would like to attend, register today!

SCHEDULE

Forum

1:00 – 1:15

Registration
1:15 – 1:30

Welcome & Introductions
1:30 – 2:30

Panel 1: Creating the Perfect Pairing – The Latest on Branding & Marketing
2:30 – 3:30

Panel 2: Nurturing the Vine – The Power of the Internet
3:30 – 4:00

Networking Break
4:00 – 5:00

Panel 3: Climbing the Vine – Buying & Selling Wineries & Vineyards
5:00 – 5:15

Closing Remarks

Reception

5:15 – 6:15

Reception with music by Jazz Out West

Dinner

6:15 – 8:30

Dinner (Wine will be provided by Quails’ Gate Estate Winery)

Dinner Panel: Better with Age – Succession Planning & Multi-generational Businesses
View the full schedule, the list of panelists and panel details here.

TICKET PRICES

Forum & Reception Only – $100

Reception & Dinner Only – $75

Access Pass (Forum, Reception & Dinner) – $150

(Prices include all food and beverages. HST is additional.)

Win the draw for a night at the Penticton Lakeside Resort!

(The first 100 registrants are entered and the gift certificate can be used for your hotel stay during the Forum.)

<WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Entrepreneurs and key employees in the wine industry
Entrepreneurs, employees and professionals specializing in servicing the wine industry

(This Forum is meant for BOTH men and women.)

ABOUT FWE

FWE provides tools, energy, education and support to all women, encouraging them to become wildly successful entrepreneurs. Through leading-edge professional programs, it is our aim to build long-term relationships and foster a strong bond between our members, advisors, speakers and high-calibre members of the business community.

FWE.CA celebrated entrepreneurs in the wine business at its annual gala in Vancouver on February 21, 2011. The success of “ONCE UPON A GRAPEVINE” and the stories of the wine industry left FWE members and guests fascinated and wanting more!