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.

Business Email: mlaszlo@clarkhill.com
 
Clark Hill serves as counsel to wineries and wine-related businesses, including U.S. and international wineries, importers, distributors, and retailers. Our wine and alcohol industry team offers full-service compliance and regulatory representation, including TTB and state wine permits and licensing, shipping permits, etc. We advise clients in a wide array of business transactions, including distribution agreements, direct-to-consumer, winemaker agreements, custom crush agreements, leases, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, franchise issues, production agreements, transportation and logistics and many others.
 
In addition, we routinely serve as outside general counsel to our wine clients, assisting with everyday business matters such as business formation, re-organization, expansion, regulatory, environmental, water law, labor and employment, trademark, litigation, and general business counseling. 
 
At Clark Hill, our value proposition is simple. We offer our clients an exceptional team, dedicated to the delivery of outstanding service. With 29 locations and more than 700 lawyers spanning the United States, Ireland, and Mexico, we partner with our clients to help them reach and exceed their business goals.  Please visit the firm's website at http://www.clarkhill.com.
 
Clark Hill. Simply Smarter.

Foster Garvey: Trusted Legal Counsel for Washington's Wine Industry
Foster Garvey serves as a legal partner to Washington's wine industry, offering guidance on the regulatory, business and operational challenges unique to wineries, distributors and retailers. With a team well-versed in alcohol beverage law, we help clients navigate licensing, compliance and growth with confidence.
From boutique vineyards to established producers, our Alcohol Beverage practice provides practical solutions for:

- Licensing & permitting (TTB, WA Liquor & Cannabis Board)
- Labeling approvals and marketing compliance
- Distribution agreements and franchise protections
- Trade practice compliance and dispute resolution
- International trade (import/export regulations, tariffs)

Foster Garvey attorneys bring firsthand knowledge of Washington's wine landscape, working closely with businesses across the supply chain, from production to retail. By simplifying complex regulations, we help clients stay focused on their craft while protecting their interests.

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 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.
SERVICES

System Set up
Bookkeeping
Tax
Management Reporting
Part-time CFO

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.

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.

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 michaelt@vintnerslogisticsllc.com

Since 2007 owner Robert Thompson and his team have been focused on working with individual winery's needs and offer a wide selection of services including:
- Temperature controlled bonded wine warehousing
- Temperature controlled transportation of wine locally, regionally and nationally
- Direct to consumer fulfillment
- Alliance with Fed Ex to provide national Cold Chain Solutions for DTC customers
- New wine barrel distribution for coopers
- Sanitation processes in place to ensure a TCA free warehouse and fleet
- Product consolidation and cross docking to help reduce transportation costs
- Empty bin and wine grape transportation from vineyard to the winery
- Quality new wine bottle options from the USA & Asia

What is the Vintners Logistics Difference?

It begins with their people — highly trained, committed, passionate people who are committed to us long-term — people who receive a competitive wage and benefits package that rewards and encourages their continued dedication not only to our company, but to you.

The Vintners Logistics difference continues with their processes — golden rule customer service, phenol-free environments and cleaning products, experienced logistics planning and execution, and compliance with all government regulations, ensuring that your products are handled safely and securely. Vintners Logistics offers technology so you can track and trace your products while in our secure, temperature-controlled and ambient-air distribution centers or on our modern, environmentally-friendly fleet of trucks.

Vintners Logistics' passion is to provide solutions for your unique needs. To contact Robert and his team today, simply call them at 509-783-5544.

Business Email info@winemakersdepot.com
 
At Winemakers Depot we provide an exceptional selection of equipment and supplies at competitive prices from some of the best manufacturers from around the world. We are a Direct, and in most cases, Exclusive Dealer for almost everything we sell, which aids us in our ability to provide unparalleled service and support. In addition to providing great products and service we enjoy and embrace the exchange of ideas, trends and technology with others who share our enthusiasm and desire to grow and develop our industries.