WELCOME TO THE MISSOURI CRAFT BREWERS GUILD
This is your official welcome to the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild. We're thrilled to have you join the Guild and participate in our work to protect and promote craft beer for Missouri. We're looking forward to learning more about you and your brewery. We appreciate your support as we are working toward establishing ourselves as THE voice of Missouri craft beer.
The Missouri Craft Brewers Guild is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization representing more than 163 independent craft breweries in the state of Missouri. Founded in 2011 and incorporated as a non-profit in 2012, the primary focus of the Guild is to advocate for a just and a rational regulatory and statutory environment at the state and federal level and to promote independent craft brewers in the state of Missouri. In other words, the mission of the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild is to protect and promote the interests of Missouri’s independent craft brewers. Read more about the Guild & meet our board of directors >
The Missouri Craft Brewers Guild is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization representing more than 163 independent craft breweries in the state of Missouri. Founded in 2011 and incorporated as a non-profit in 2012, the primary focus of the Guild is to advocate for a just and a rational regulatory and statutory environment at the state and federal level and to promote independent craft brewers in the state of Missouri. In other words, the mission of the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild is to protect and promote the interests of Missouri’s independent craft brewers. Read more about the Guild & meet our board of directors >
COMMUNICATION
Between in-person events, our organization relies almost exclusively on email and online communication for Guild business, events, promotions, and calls-to-action. Please take a moment right now to make sure our emails will land in your inbox. Some servers and domains like to filter our emails into junk folders. If you're not hearing from us, you may have to set a rule or filter to white list our domain (mocraftbeer.com) to make sure you get our emails.
We aim to create useful, worthwhile information that keeps you up-to-date on the latest news and stories in the state craft brewing community. You will receive a monthly e-newsletter with updates about brewery business related topics, industry research and reports, news highlights, events and other happenings. In addition, we often send separate email updates and reminders for event sign-ups, approaching deadlines, or breaking industry news.
SHARE YOUR COMPANY NEWS
Add us to your good news list! Submit your company news, job openings, and announcements to [email protected] for inclusion in the MCBG monthly newsletter. Additionally, we are working to set up an industry Jobs page that will allow you to post and manage job openings at your company. Watch your monthly newsletter for our Jobs page launch.
We aim to create useful, worthwhile information that keeps you up-to-date on the latest news and stories in the state craft brewing community. You will receive a monthly e-newsletter with updates about brewery business related topics, industry research and reports, news highlights, events and other happenings. In addition, we often send separate email updates and reminders for event sign-ups, approaching deadlines, or breaking industry news.
SHARE YOUR COMPANY NEWS
Add us to your good news list! Submit your company news, job openings, and announcements to [email protected] for inclusion in the MCBG monthly newsletter. Additionally, we are working to set up an industry Jobs page that will allow you to post and manage job openings at your company. Watch your monthly newsletter for our Jobs page launch.
NETWORKING
MCBG is a diverse community of craft breweries, allied trade companies, retail partners and distributors. Our knowledgeable network of members is available for sharing and exchanging the latest information and ideas within the brewing industry at our quarterly Guild Gatherings, collaboration brew days, and our Annual Membership Meeting & Conference.
If you are interested in volunteering your space for a quarterly Guild Gathering, please contact us at [email protected]. Details for upcoming Guild Gathering events are available on our Events page, on our social media pages, and in our monthly newsletters.
If you are interested in volunteering your space for a quarterly Guild Gathering, please contact us at [email protected]. Details for upcoming Guild Gathering events are available on our Events page, on our social media pages, and in our monthly newsletters.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & CONFERENCE
Please join fellow Brewery Members, Allied Trade Members, Retail Members and Distribution/Wholesaler Members of the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild for a review of current initiatives, programs, future plans, and goals. This in-person event is typically held in early November and also includes educational presentations, a trade show, a bottle share happy hour, and all the networking you can handle. Details for the upcoming Annual Meeting & Conference are available on our webpage, on our social media pages, and in our monthly newsletters.
OTHER EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
The Missouri Craft Brewers Guild works year round to coordinate additional annual events such as:
- Missouri Hill Climb - craft beer advocacy day at the State Capitol
- Show-Me Craft Beer Month - a month-long celebration of all that Missouri craft beer brings to our state
- Missouri Pint Day - state-wide promotion of a one-of-a-kind collector's pint glass
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
Members can get started in many ways, including taking a look at our Events page to find Guild Gathering and networking events for you. Since MCBG membership is by company, every person at a member company can participate in Guild events, many times at no cost or at the special member rate, and explore many of the resources available only to members.
WHAT YOU'LL GET BY PARTICIPATING
- Meet new industry contacts and reconnect with past colleagues.
- Strengthen existing business relationships and discover new ones.
- Discover how peers are solving the same problems and dealing with similar issues you face.
GET MORE OUT OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Volunteer - As a member of the MCBG, you can connect through volunteering on committees and participating in events. New and seasoned members have opportunities to network with one another in order to foster growth, skills and knowledge, and to expand their impact within the craft community. Collectively, we are passionate about the industry and can reach other like-minded individuals through networking and volunteering. Getting involved provides benefits for you and for your business. It allows you to give back to the industry while building relationships and creating opportunities. If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering, please email us at [email protected].
Host - Bring an MCBG event to your company’s location. Many education and networking events are able to be held on-site, on your schedule. We often partner with our two Master Brewers Association of America districts that cover Missouri to host educational "Tech Talks" at our quarterly Guild Gathering events.
Host - Bring an MCBG event to your company’s location. Many education and networking events are able to be held on-site, on your schedule. We often partner with our two Master Brewers Association of America districts that cover Missouri to host educational "Tech Talks" at our quarterly Guild Gathering events.
AS A BREWERY MEMBER
All employees of a Brewery Member company can participate in MCBG. There is an event or opportunity for every person at your organization – from the cellarman to the CEO. To get started:
- Attend Guild Gathering events providing networking and education on topics related to your interests.
- Attend/participate in events that promote your brewery such as Missouri Pint Day or our Missouri Loves Company® state-wide beer collaboration.
- Share your story with other members – volunteer to make a presentation at our Annual Conference or at a Guild Gathering.
- Get the monthly newsletter delivered to your inbox each month.
- Suggest ideas and topics by emailing [email protected].
BREWERY MEMBER MAIN CONTACT
The MCBG primary contact is your brewery's point person assigned to facilitate communication about MCBG within your company. This position represents your company to MCBG. Some of the interactions that the Representative must facilitate are:
Essentially, as the primary contact person for your brewery, you help MCBG communicate with members in your organization. MCBG’s company member benefits extend to every employee at your organization, and you can help ensure everyone receives need-to-know MCBG information relevant to their responsibilities in your organization. To add more employees to your membership account, head to our Membership Management page and follow the prompts. It is free to add up to 99 staff contacts to your account to help keep them in the know about Guild opportunities.
- Decisions within their company that relate to their MCBG membership such as casting your brewery's vote on important issues.
- Communication of MCBG benefits, participation and programs throughout your company.
- Receive the annual dues invoice. Facilitate timely payment and forward to the appropriate person, if necessary.
- Respond to MCBG requests for company or individual information, surveys, event participation, etc.
- Receive and distribute mail and email for all MCBG events and communications.
- Receive and distribute MCBG publications such as the monthly newsletter or other email updates.
- Receive, distribute and respond to requests for Membership Directory information.
Essentially, as the primary contact person for your brewery, you help MCBG communicate with members in your organization. MCBG’s company member benefits extend to every employee at your organization, and you can help ensure everyone receives need-to-know MCBG information relevant to their responsibilities in your organization. To add more employees to your membership account, head to our Membership Management page and follow the prompts. It is free to add up to 99 staff contacts to your account to help keep them in the know about Guild opportunities.
MEMBER BENEFITS
MCBG is constantly looking to expand and improve member benefits. Get familiar with the diverse range of benefits and services available to make the most of your membership!
- Invitation to all Guild-related events and activities.
- Volunteer opportunities to serve on Guild Committees.
- State and Federal legislative representation and policy updates.
- Join our Multiple Employer Aggregation Program (MEAP) for 401(k) retirement planning for you and your employees.
- Proprietary use of MCBG logo on your website or packaging.
- Brewery listed on the MCBG website as well as social media visibility via MCBG.
- Access to Allied Trade, Retail and Distributor/Wholesaler Members who can help grow your business.
- Participate in MCBG public relations and media efforts such as Show-Me Craft Beer Month.
- Affordable group shipping opportunities for World Beer Cup and Great American Beer Festival competition entries.
- Participate in the Guild's Missouri Pint Day, and our Missouri Loves Company® state-wide collaboration brewing project.
- Private Members Only Facebook group - a place where you can ask questions, share information and get additional updates from the Guild.
- Ability to add your brewery's events to our public-facing Events calendar.
- Discounted membership in Missouri Association of Manufacturers (MAM) granting access to MAM events and activities, access to their over 300 online training courses, discounts with partner companies, and access to join their group health insurance program.
FOLLOW US
When new members join the MCBG, we make it a point to follow your company on your social media platforms. We invite you to also follow us on:
QUESTIONS?
Please let us know if you have any questions about the Guild. We are here to help you get acclimated and engaged with your fellow craft brewers and get the most out of your membership investment. Thank you again for your support of the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild.
Cheers,
Sherry Wohlgemuth
Executive Director
Missouri Craft Brewers Guild
[email protected]
573-824-2935
Cheers,
Sherry Wohlgemuth
Executive Director
Missouri Craft Brewers Guild
[email protected]
573-824-2935
