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Uncork new Knowledge at the Iowa Wine Growers Association’s 2010 Annual Conference |
 Iowa Wine Growers Association Annual ConferenceMarch 19-20, 2010Airport Holiday Inn6111 Fleur DriveDes Moines, IA
The Iowa Wine Growers Association (IWGA) is announcing its 10th Annual Conference to be held March 19 and 20, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport Conference Center, 6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines IA 50321.
The 2010 conference will focus on the needs of the Midwest grape and wine industry, but is expected to draw participants from many other states and Canada.
A free educational session for IWGA members is scheduled for Friday afternoon. The workshop will be an update on Iowa's wine industry. Attendees will be given the latest news regarding legislative proposals affecting the wine industry, TTB licensing and regulations, and the Iowa VQA program. There will also be a Q & A session for all speakers. This workshop is free to IWGA members and is $15 for non-members. REGISTER ONLINE HERE |
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Display your Wares or Services at the 2010 IWGA Annual Meeting |
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The Iowa wine/vine industry is growing rapidly; over 200 people attended the 2009 Iowa Wine Growers Association meeting, and 36 vendors participated in the conference. Iowa now has over 400 commercial vineyards and more than 75 wineries, making the 2010 IWGA Annual Meeting a direct connection to your target market. The 2010 Annual Meeting will be held all day Saturday, March 20, 2010. The formal speaker presentations and vendor room with displays are scheduled for Saturday. The Airport Holiday Inn (6111 Fleur Drive, 515.287.2400) will be our meeting place for 2010. Vendors will be placed in the Holidome, which is in close proximity to the meeting area and where Friday evening's wine reception will take place. The Airport Holiday Inn offers a complimentary airport shuttle and free parking. IWGA has secured a room rate of $89 (plus tax) per night, to reserve a room at this rate please make your reservations by March 3, 2010. Click here to download a vendor registration form for the 2010 IWGA Annual Meeting. |
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Applications Available for the Iowa Wine & Beer Promotion Board 2010 Grant Program |
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The Iowa Wine & Beer Promotion Board met last week to set the fiscal year 2010 grant application; this program was established to promote native Iowa wine and beer through consumer events. The Board set the preliminary budget for FY2010 at $25,000 (fiscal year is July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, or until funds are exhausted). Two awards are allowed per group per fiscal year. Grants are allocated at a 50/50, dollar for dollar cash match. Grantee would pay 50% of the total promotional cash costs and the Iowa Wine & Beer Promotion Board would pay 50%. |
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