Wine Entrepreneurship at Sonoma State

Written by Ray Johnson

The intensive summer course packs a semester’s worth of experts into 3 full days.

Dates:  June 28-30 in St. Helena.

Details online:  Wine Entrepreneurship News Summer 2010

Quotes from the previous summer course:

  • “I now have much more focus to be able to push my and my husband’s ideas to fruition.” – Jan Mirassou, Owner, Mark Anthony Vineyards, 20-year industry veteran
  • “I learned about writing a business plan; it can make things that seem complicated actually quite simple and doable.” – Nick Ferrante, Winemaker, Ferrante Winery
  • “I’m now putting together a financial plan for running a small winery, a plan which will really make clear the inputs necessary” – Shae Cooney, Public Relations Manager, Old Bridge Cellars
  • “I learned how to properly file and search for trademarks.” – Dan Pozzan, Michael Pozzan Winery
  • “The guest speakers all have become potential resources, not to mention the instructor, Ray, and all the great info he has.” – Larry Lutz, Controller, Castle Rock Vineyards
  • “Friendly, informative and outstanding!” – Walt Campbell, Hospitality Director, Six Sigma Wine

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