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AFFORDABLE COMPLIANCE FOR WINERIES
Winery Compliance Services is a full spectrum compliance company for Pacific Northwest Wineries.WCS can ease your troubles by assisting you through the initial start-up application process of obtaining Federal approvals, as well as out-of-state shipping, Federal COLAs, filing all of your state and federal reports and more.
We can also represent you in State and Federal audits, as well as help you stay up-to-date on new regulations.
Business Email pmcafee@lafitte-usa.com
Lafitte Group maintains a family-owned global business with production and distribution facilities for wine corks and capsules in Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and the United States. With over 100 years of industrial experience, Lafitte's eager attention to new and evolving industry standards ensures our continual improvement in producing the highest quality cork products suitable for all wines. In addition to wine closures, Lafitte USA offers a complete range of stock PVC, PETg, Polylaminate, Alustar, and Tin capsules at our Napa plant. We also offer fully customizable capsules manufactured at any one of our global facilities in a wide array of sizes, colors, and finishes to meet your precise marketing and technical demands. Lafitte Cork & Capsule has built an impressive reputation in the wine packaging industry by delivering the highest quality natural cork closures and capsules for over a century. At Lafitte USA, we take immense pride in offering the best service platform in North America.
Business Email: msteele@pioneernw.com
Family-owned and operated since 1984, Pioneer Packaging offers creative packaging solutions at competitive prices to customers throughout the Pacific Northwest. Our experienced sales force and empowered customer service team, together with “Just-In-Time” inventory programs, assure that products are delivered on schedule by our fleet of company-owned vehicles.
Business Email jordan.mitchell@airbnb.com
Gulfstream Shippers Association is an association that combines the buying power of its members to secure and maintain competitive rates from ocean carriers. Our expertise is in the home furnishings, building materials, Outdoors / Sporting Goods, and manufacturing industries. Gulfstream's owners and representatives consist of former furniture, manufacturing, Outdoor Lifestyle Manufacturing, and building materials executives who understand the industry's needs and timelines. These executives have represented leaders including Bernhardt, Broyhill, Lexington, and Georgia Pacific. They possess over 90 years of cumulative experience in the logistics field. Gulfstream Shippers Association is a privately owned and operated company.
Unlike NVO's who have agents to coordinate and deal with ocean carriers, Gulfstream Shippers Association signs contracts directly with the carriers. This not only enables Gulfstream to bypass overseas agents or middlemen, but it also eliminates any guesswork to create accurate quotes and enables us to provide lower delivery costs to our customers. In addition, the direct shippers contract ensures that the Association members freight is loaded with priority on their ships. History proves that direct shippers contracts take priority over the NVO freight. Our contracts take the merchandise from the loading port to the customers door.
Because Gulfstream Shippers Association is a direct shipper's association, our container availability is in large supply, which allows for reliable transportation of products to our customer base.
Gulfstream Shippers Association is your importing specialist. While your current volume does not justify signing a service contract for your imports, joining Gulfstream Shippers Association will give you the benefits of having your own contract.
Business Email akeatts@bannerbank.com
Our team of experts focuses completely on you, providing the tailored solutions, expert guidance and local decision-making you need to succeed. Our focus on offering outstanding value along with our financial strength and stability are key reasons Forbes named us one of the World's Best Banks each of the past four years, as well as one of the 100 Best Banks in America the past seven years. It is also why Bauer Financial has repeatedly assigned Banner its top, five-star rating for more than 10 years.
Of equal importance is the community spirit upon which Banner Bank was founded as a small thrift in 1890. With more than $15 billion in assets and locations in Idaho, Washington, Oregon and California, we understand our role in the economic ecosystem and we take that responsibility seriously. In addition to being a source of capital to personal banking clients and businesses of all sizes, we place a high importance on contributing to the communities we serve. Last year, we engaged with more than 1,000 charitable and community causes across our footprint by contributing nearly $2 million and thousands of hours volunteering.
From thoughtfully designed personal banking services to full-service, leading-edge commercial banking solutions, we’re proud to earn your business and help you dream big and achieve more.
Kahn's Fine Wines & Spirits has been the premier destination for Fine Wine since 1978. Occupying a 2,500 sq ft space in the early days, the shop was full of wines from around the world with emphasis on Bordeaux, Burgundy, Italy, and California wines. In 2007, the move happned to the current location. A 15,000 sq ft. warehouse style store filled to the brim with the best wines in the world, the hottest craft beer, and one of the finest selections of spirits in town. With over 5,000 wines, 2,500 spirits, and 1,000 beers, there is something for everyone.
Business Email rgriswold@tryskprintsolutions.com
Trysk combines extensive print and packaging experience with the desire to innovate and evolve. Our fresh approach to every project ensures that the final product always exceeds expectations.
Trysk was founded on the belief that what’s on the outside should be as good as what’s on the inside. That principle still guides us today.
We started out as wine label specialists in Washington State in 2008. Over time, we expanded to serve winegrowers up and down the West Coast, and eventually throughout North America. As part of that growth, we acquired Watermark Labels in February 2020.
Today, Trysk is the gold standard for labels and packaging across all industries in the United States and Canada.
Business Email elutriatin@aol.com
Elutriate Systems is a complete solution company, offering design and installation, start up and training and operations of biological treatment system, designed for treating winery effluent. Elutriate offers a world class control group. We design and maintain remote monitoring systems which offer real time control and reduced labor cost for both our systems as well as existing systems.
Business Email info@block41.com
Block 41 is one of downtown Seattle’s newest and most unique private event venues. Located in the heart of Belltown, the impeccably renovated former ice warehouse offers three discrete indoor spaces on two levels, plus a landscaped outdoor courtyard. Block 41 combines the best of old and new – massive old growth timber, exposed brick walls, and vintage car decking merge gracefully with blackened steel, leather column wraps, and state-of-the-art building systems. Award-winning architecture firm Graham Baba, along with other local artists and craftsmen, collaborated to repurpose this vintage industrial building into a unique and elegant multi-purpose event venue.
Business Email k.d@columbialabel.com
Columbia Label is the largest and newest wine label printing facility on the West Coast. Having invested millions in its digital technology, innovative printing capabilities, and expanded facilities, and being located in Eastern Washington’s wine growing and production region, Columbia Label is the sustainable label source for wineries who want to reduce transportation-related carbon emissions.
Business Email: jbliesner@tlwins.com
Insurance for wineries throughout Washington State
Winery and vineyard owners have unique needs that require specialized insurance solutions. Jennifer Bliesner, Vice President and Partner of Terril, Lewis & Wilke Insurance is one of only two agents in the state of Washington to represent three distinct winery insurance programs. These programs offer specialized coverage not found on typical policies, such as wine or grapes in transit, wine leakage, and contamination coverage. Large or small, the unique risks confronted by vintners require customized insurance solutions. Let Jennifer Bliesner of Terril, Lewis & Wilke Insurance, Inc. provide a solution for your insurance needs.
Business Email rachel@northwestwineaccounting.com
Small business accounting service you can count on. We operate 100% virtually. That means that we can serve clients located anywhere. However, North Central Washington is our home and most of our clients are local to the area. It helps that we know the industries, the vendors, the economic climate, and, yes, lots of the people!
Northwest Wine Accounting is excited to announce its new focus as a specialized accounting firm, dedicated solely to the unique financial needs of the wine industry. Founded in 2017 by CPA Rachel Smith, the business was formerly known as Books on Point. The firm has pivoted to focus exclusively on the wine industry.
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System Set up
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Part-time CFO
Business Email jessica@upperleftcraft.co
A collaborative consulting group focused on increasing your Direct to Consumer relations and sales.
Upper Left Craft Co is dedicated to providing personalized insights to craft beverage companies in the Pacific Northwest. We work with wineries, breweries, cideries, and distilleries to analyze and create lasting strategies for DTC efforts.
Business Email jhattenburg@gravitypayments.com
The Payment Processing Company Merchants Trust
We created Gravity Payments because thousands of hard-working business owners were being overcharged and underserved by credit card processors. Today, we serve over 13,000 merchants across America, saving them millions in fees and hours of frustration. Though we’ve grown substantially over the years, we treat each of our clients as if they’re our first client. We are devoted to complete transparency. We don’t confuse our community business owners with credit card gibberish or hide anything in the fine print. Instead, we strive to make credit card processing as simple as possible.
We owe our values-based philosophy to our founder, Dan Price. In 2004, it was his commitment to level the payment processing playing field that launched Gravity.
Business Email phil@paulrichardsonagency.com
Paul Richardson Agency is a member of the local community and we understand the needs of our diverse customers. As an independent agent, you can trust that we work for you — not for the insurance companies. We have your best interests at heart, and will work with you to find an insurance plan that meets your needs.
As an independent agent, we offer insurance policies from many insurance companies, which means we can "shop" a variety of insurance options for you. We take pride in our diversity of insurance options and work hard to tailor policies to meet the needs of each and every unique customer.
Once we've found the right insurance policy for you, we'll provide you with exceptional and reliable service. You can count on us to be there for you if you have a claim, or simply a question or concern.
Whether you are looking for insurance for yourself, your family, or your business, Paul Richardson Agency has a solution that will meet your needs.
Business Email MKShields@capitalbenefitservices.com
The Nation’s Leader in Association Health Plan Management
With over 30 years of expertise in brokerage and consulting services, Capital Benefit Services provides affordable, high-quality employee benefits through the association health plans under our management.
Simplifying the complex world of employee benefits
Capital Benefit Services has a long history of serving customers in the right way. Our team brings a diverse background of knowledge and industry experience, making the complicated world of employee benefits easy. Since 1986 our team has been the exclusive consultant of some of the Northwest's largest association health plans.
Strategic Partnerships Provide Access to Top-Tier Benefits for Companies across the Pacific Northwest
Our company prides itself in helping employers of all sizes find affordable health insurance options for their employees. We do this by providing employers access to association health plans in which we administer and manage.
Business Email kari.scott@winedirect.com
WineDirect provides everything your winery needs to start, manage, and grow your direct-to-consumer (DTC) business from wine club, ecommerce and point of sale software to fulfillment and marketplace distribution. With expertise in all areas of ecommerce and fulfillment and a longstanding commitment to wineries' growth, we can help you at every stage in your development. Serving more than 1,800 wineries worldwide, WineDirect is headquartered in Napa Valley with offices in Paso Robles, CA; Santa Maria, CA; Glenwillow, OH; Sherwood, OR; Vancouver, BC; and McLaren Vale, Australia. Learn more about how we are helping wineries succeed with DTC at www.winedirect.com.
Direct To Consumer Wine Shipping
DtC Shipping is Critical to Your Business – So is DtC Compliance
WWI members enjoy a discount with Sovos ShipCompliant
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Direct-to-consumer (DtC) wine shipping is a critical part of many wineries’ success. In 2022, DtC shipments in the U.S. were valued at $4.1 billion and made up 12% of total off-premise sales of domestically made wines. The channel only grows in importance as consumers continue to migrate to online shopping and direct shipment.
While DtC wine shipping is a great way to bring your products to a wider audience, there are a variety of compliance considerations to keep in mind so that your business doesn't run afoul of regulators, especially as the last several years have seen increased scrutiny by regulators including audits and enforcement actions. There are serious consequences to non-compliance with laws surrounding licensure, age verification, labeling, carrier handling and more. Initial violations bring cease and desist letters, but fines and monetary penalties are also common. If noncompliance becomes habitual, DtC licenses can be revoked, which can have a domino effect and lead to the loss of production licenses.
Our partner Sovos ShipCompliant can help make sure your DtC shipping is always in compliance and you experience smooth sailing as your wine club and other shipments head out the door. Their cloud-based software offers real-time compliance checks and tax determination so your DtC shipping operations stay healthy (not subject to penalties, fines, or worse) for the long haul. On top of that, their Delivery Experience solution helps you deliver top-notch customer service around shipping in this age of Amazon and a new level of comfort/desire to have wine delivered to a customer’s home.
Washington Wine Institute members that are new or renewing Sovos ShipCompliant customers receive a 10% discount off a one-year contract of any Sovos ShipCompliant product.
Want to learn more? Reach out to your existing Sovos ShipCompliant account executive, or you can send a note via their website, or directly to shipcompliantsales@sovos.com.