ANNUAL MEETING & CONFERENCE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 & FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 - COLUMBIA, MO
JOIN US IN COLUMBIA!
COUNTRY Financial presents the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild Annual Meeting & Conference. Join us for an opportunity to meet other brewers from across the state, learn from experts in the industry, and help shape the direction of the Guild moving forward. Preregistration is requested. Cost per person is $50 ($40 early bird) and includes lunch, snacks, transportation for evening entertainment, dinner, and continental breakfast. Deadline to register is Monday, November 8 by midnight. Register now online or download a PDF registration form to pay by check.
MEETING LOCATION
Meeting and conference will take place at the Reichmann Pavilion in Stephens Lake Park, 2300 E Walnut Street, Columbia MO 65201.
COUNTRY Financial presents the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild Annual Meeting & Conference. Join us for an opportunity to meet other brewers from across the state, learn from experts in the industry, and help shape the direction of the Guild moving forward. Preregistration is requested. Cost per person is $50 ($40 early bird) and includes lunch, snacks, transportation for evening entertainment, dinner, and continental breakfast. Deadline to register is Monday, November 8 by midnight. Register now online or download a PDF registration form to pay by check.
MEETING LOCATION
Meeting and conference will take place at the Reichmann Pavilion in Stephens Lake Park, 2300 E Walnut Street, Columbia MO 65201.
WHAT'S ON THE AGENDA?
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11
- 9 a.m. - Conference Check-in & Visit with Vendors
- 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - Annual Meeting for Brewery Members in good standing
- 10:45 a.m. - Break - Visit with Vendors & Grab a Snack sponsored by Briess Malt & Ingredients Company
- 11-11:30 a.m. - Distribution 101 by Mike Drumm, BeerAttorney.com
- 11:30 a.m. - Lunch and Sponsor Presentation by Steve Bradt, Hopsteiner
- 1 p.m. - Barley Crop Report by Ashton Lewis, BSG CraftBrewing and Technical Chair of MBAA Great Plains District
- 2 p.m. - Cheers to 10 Years of Beers Panel featuring: Brian Durham, Piney River Brewing Company, Josh Stacy, Public House Brewing Company, and Florian Kuplent, Urban Chestnut Brewing Company.
- 3 p.m. - Happy Hour & Bottle Share
- 4 p.m. - Travel to Cooper's Landing for Dinner, Bonfire & Live Music
- Dinner sponsored by Full Pour Media
- Transportation sponsored by Wipfli | Muller Prost
- Beverages sponsored by COUNTRY Financial
- 9 p.m. - Return to Reichmann Pavilion
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12
- 8:30 a.m. - Continental Breakfast & Visit with Vendors
- Breakfast sponsored by U.S. Tape & Label
- Hair of the Dog Bloody Mary Bar sponsored by Foxx Equipment
- 9-9:30 a.m. - Insuring Your Brewery Sponsor Presentation by COUNTRY Financial
- 9:45-10:45 a.m. - Brewing Microbiology Best Practices by Florian Kuplent, Urban Chestnut Brewing Company & member of MBAA St Louis District
- 11-11:30 a.m. - Missouri Liquor Law Updates with Missouri Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Control
- 11:30 a.m. - Break - Visit with Vendors & Grab a Snack sponsored by C K Print & Design
- 12 p.m. - Federal Tax Update - Tim O'Neill, Wipfli | Mueller Prost
- 12:30 p.m. - Closing remarks and conference ends
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS IN COLUMBIA
Columbia has many hotel options to choose from. The two closest hotels to the Reichmann Pavilion are located within two miles in downtown Columbia:
Columbia has many hotel options to choose from. The two closest hotels to the Reichmann Pavilion are located within two miles in downtown Columbia:
Additional hotel information for Columbia can be found at www.VisitColumbiaMO.com.
There are also several options available in Columbia on Airbnb.
There are also several options available in Columbia on Airbnb.
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE
For Allied Trade and Retail Members, many of the available sponsorships for this event include registrations and marketing opportunities. Consider purchasing a sponsorship for additional exposure for your business. We are happy to work with you to customize a sponsorship package that works for your company. Contact Sherry Wohlgemuth at sherry@mocraftbeer.com or call 573-824-2935.
For Allied Trade and Retail Members, many of the available sponsorships for this event include registrations and marketing opportunities. Consider purchasing a sponsorship for additional exposure for your business. We are happy to work with you to customize a sponsorship package that works for your company. Contact Sherry Wohlgemuth at sherry@mocraftbeer.com or call 573-824-2935.
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY
Columbia / Boone County does not have a mask mandate currently in place, but it has issued a Public Health Advisory that recommends individuals wear a mask regardless of vaccination status while indoors in a public place, and maintain physical distancing of at least 6 feet. The Guild will provide individually wrapped face masks to anyone who wants one and hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the building. If you are feeling sick at the time of the conference, please stay home.
Columbia / Boone County does not have a mask mandate currently in place, but it has issued a Public Health Advisory that recommends individuals wear a mask regardless of vaccination status while indoors in a public place, and maintain physical distancing of at least 6 feet. The Guild will provide individually wrapped face masks to anyone who wants one and hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the building. If you are feeling sick at the time of the conference, please stay home.
