Wine Sales Summit - direct to consumer
Exhibitor Information
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The 2012 Wine Sales Summit dates will be announced soon! Check back to see when next year's conference and trade show will take place.
Scroll down to see a list of exhibitors from last year's event:
Here's Why You Should Exhibit at Wine Sales Summit
If you sell products or services to get wine directly into the hands of consumers, this event is for you.
Vineyard & Winery Management magazine will be celebrating its 16th annual Tasting Room Profitability conference and trade show. Last year, we decided to re-define, re-brand, and re-launch this new event as "Wine Sales Summit, direct-to-consumer." Why? Because the number of avenues to get someone's wine into the hands of the consumer is growing by leaps and bounds. With social networking, internet sales, wine clubs and the like, we have discovered it isn't just about the tasting room anymore.
We've re-evaluated our niche event and broadened our scope to include anyone who sells wine direct-to-consumer, from the tasting room staff to restaurant personnel, to your neighbor on the street or the wine aficionado you hear on the radio or see on TV.
We invite you to partake in the exchange of invaluable information, acquire new customers, and retain your customer base.
Key PlayersMeet with industry professionals and enjoy one-on-one time with potential new clients or existing annual buyers. This show attracts:
-Industry Suppliers
-Marketing Executives
-Retail Tasting Room Personnel
-Winery Owners, CEOs, Managers, and Purchasing Department Personnel
Opportunities
-Develop new prospects.
-Have the client see the product or meet a representative on his or her own initiative - more successful than cold calls!
-Online listing of your company information and products.
-Exhibitor Raffle designed to drive repeat business to your booth.
-Give your best or potential new clients Exhibitor VIP Tickets for entrance into the show!
New Research Informs 2010 Budgeting Decisions by Leading Companies; Counters Recent Political Criticism, September 15, 2009
New research conducted by global research firm Oxford Economics* establishes the first clear link between business travel and business growth as American businesses are planning their 2010 budgets and federal policymakers are looking to stimulate the American economy. For every dollar invested in business travel, businesses experience an average $12.50 in increased revenue and $3.80 in new profits, according to the study.
"This study shows that not all spending cuts are smart cuts," said Adam Sacks, managing director of Oxford Economics. "When companies reduce their travel budgets, there are negative consequences that we can now quantify, in terms of lost revenue and profit growth, and in terms of giving competitors a distinct advantage."
This is the first time that the return on investment of business travel has been successfully measured. The study found that curbing business travel can have a strong negative impact on corporate profits. The average business in the U.S. would forfeit 17 percent of its profits in the first year of eliminating business travel, and it would take more than three years for profits to recover.
"Business travel IS economic stimulus," said Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, which commissioned the study. "In order to grow, businesses have to invest. This research shows that face-to-face meetings and incentive awards to top performers are among the smartest investments companies can make." (To read the report in its entirety, visit this link to the US Travel Association's web site . This material provided courtesy of Oxford Economics.)
See 2011 Exhibitors below. Look for 2012 exhibitors soon!
| Company Name | Booth Number | Contact | Website | Products |
| Active Club Management | 121-122 | Theresa Dorr | www.ActiveClubManagement.com | Club management software that sends personalized welcome letters, prepares shipments, processes and delivers reports, and much more! |
| Anette's Chocolate Factory, Inc. | 106 | Mary Stornetta | www.anettes.com | Custom blended and private labeled wine truffles, wine dessert toppings and wine brittles |
| Arthur Court Designs | 234 | Teresa DiVita | www.arthurcourt.com | Gifts, serveware, wine related motifs |
| Bell Marine Co Inc | 208 | Bob McLean | www.bellmarine.com | Dust control product |
| Beverage Inflatable Packaging | 120 | Carole Adell | www.bevinflatepkg.com | Inflatable Wine packaging and shipping materials |
| Boelter Beverage Group | 231 | Steve Dindorf | www.vintnerscrest.com | Decorated Stemware |
| CapaBunga | 205 | Maire Murphy | www.capabunga.com | A reusable cap for a wine bottle for use after the cork is removed. It can also be branded with a winery logo for permanent branding in someone's home. |
| Chris's Stuff, Inc | 207 | Chris Murphy | www.chrisstuff.com | Wine Imprinted merchandise for the Tasting Room |
| CI Solutions | 242 | Shelley Hasselbrink | www.cisolutions.biz | Wine Club Cards, Gift Cards, Gift & Loyalty Management Software |
| Concierge Alliance of Napa Valley and Sonoma | 212 | Colby Smith | www.conciergealliance.com | Resources, education, and networking for the hospitality community |
| Conroll | 238 | Ken Cowlin | ||
| Cork Pops | 233 | Linda Bridges/ Steve Holm | www.corkpops.com | Unique and cutting edge gift items and wine/barware accessories. Everything from the latest and greatest in aeration to creative new ideas for your personalized needs. |
| Epic Products Inc | 216 | Matt Dubow | www.epicproductsinc.com | Wine Accessories |
| eWinery Solutions | 228 | Mary Riley | www.ewinerysolutions.com | Shopping Cart |
| Fiesta Magnetables | 201 | Dale Lochel | www.winebottles.com | Replica miniature wine bottle magnets |
| Franmara Inc. | 239 | Frank Chiorazzi | www.franmara.com | Wine Accessories |
| Glass Tech | 241 | Dirk Foss | www.glasstechweb.com | Wine Glasses |
| Marketing A La Carte | 210 | John Garcia | www.mktgalacarte.com | Full service marketing, design and strategy firm employing experts in critical marketing areas offering project-by-project marketing solutions for wineries. |
| Microworks Technologies, Inc. | 132 | Jill Meloney | www.winesoftware.com | Direct To Consumer Software |
| Missing Link Networks, Inc. | 133 | Paul Thienes | www.missinglink.net | eCellar software: Integrated Online Store, Point of Sale, Wine Club, Inventory, Reservation Management |
| Napa Wooden Box Co. | 213 | Rebecca | www.NapaWoodenBox.com | Custom Wood Packaging and POP Displays |
| Nexternal | 209 | Alex Gile | www.nexternal.com | eCommerce software |
| Oenophilia | 214 | Rosie Rupp | www.oenophilia.com | Wine Accessories |
| Olivas de Oro Olive Company | 237 | Marti Menacho | www.olivasdeoro.com | California olive oils and vinegar, gift packaging and private labeling |
| St Helena Insurance | 110 | Michael Applegate | www.sthelenainsurance.com | Vineyard/Winery Insurance |
| Studio Vertu | 235 | Rob Dorgan | www.studiovertu.com | The original Fresco collection, marble tiles, coasters, murals, and home décor |
| Tasting Room | 240 | Elissa Hambrecht | ||
| Technical Engineered Coatings, Inc. | 134 | Joan Houx | Epoxy or urethane cement coatings for bottling lines, tank rooms,and stained concrete for tasting rooms | |
| The BoxMaker | 202 | Linda Ewing | Stock and custom shopping bags, insulated carriers, wine carriers, custom printed ribbon, tissue and gift wrap, solid wood boxes painted, finished, and decorated with logos. | |
| TopNest Designs | 200 | Vanessa Topper | www.topnestdesigns.com | Wine Accessories and Gourmet Gifts for Tasting Room Sales and Wine Club Gifts |
| True Fabrications | 230 | Audrey Waller | www.truefabrications.com | Wine & Lifestyle Accessories |
| Vinlogix, Inc. | 204 | Andrew McMaster | www.vinlogix.com | Temperature controlled wine shipping options |
| VinNOW ~Update Software | 123 | Adam Savin | www.vinnow.com | Software, VinNOW is a complete, integrated winery software solution! Designed by a winery specifically for wineries. POS, Wine Clubs, Inventory, Customer History, Compliance, UPS and more! |
| VinTable | 107-108 | Roger Egleston | www.vintable.com | Grape Vin/Cluster Motif Tasting RM Retail Items, Winebottle Restoppers, Bungs, Jewelry, Pins, Towels, Etc.Grape vin, cluster motif |
| Wine Appreciation Guild | 211 | Elliott Mackey | www.wineappreciation.com | America's Leading supplier of wine accessories and tasting room supplies. |
| Wine Country Organics | 203 | Sue Wilson | www.winecountryorganics.com | Organic Grape Seed Oil Lip Tints and Lip Balm |
| Wine Industry Network | 238 | Elizabeth Slater | www.wineindustrynetwork.com | Connecting buyers and suppliers |
| Winery Advisor | 215 | Barrie Cleveand | www.wineryadvisor.com | Internet Marketing, Tasting Room Sales Training & Social Media Services |
| Wineshipping | 206 | Maegen Frey | www.wineshipping.com | Direct to Consumer Fulfillment and Logistics |
| WineWare Software Corporation | 109 | Jeff Weidler | www.winewaresoftware.com | Affordable touch POS systems and integrated or separate wine club software that is easy to use and backed by toll free tech support 365 days a year |
| WISE Academy | 236 | Jennifer Warrington | www.wineindustrysaleseducation.com | The WISE Academy is the only wine industry education, training and certification program dedicated solely to direct-to-consumer sales and marketing. Developed by 30 vintners and industry experts, the WISE curriculum offers comprehensive instruction for every level, from new employee to CEO. |