At the 2014 Seminar, Christopher Wilson, program co-chair and a partner at Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP moderates a presentation on Industry Issues with Miles Prodan, executive director of the BC Wine Institute presents , Sandra Oldfield, CEO of Tinhorn Creek Vineyards. John Skinner, proprietor of Painted Rock Estate Winery, and Mark Hicken, program co-chair and partner at Vintage Law Group.
Another round of big changes to B.C.’s wine and liquor law policies are expected to come into effect on April 1. How will the reforms impact producers of wine, beer and spirits, as well as retailers, licensees and consumers? The Annual Seminar on New Developments for Wine and Liquor Law in B.C., set to take place on February 23, 2015 at the Metropolitan Hotel in Vancouver, “provides an update on upcoming reforms including detailed discussion of upcoming changes to BC’s retail environment, wholesale pricing structure and distribution system.” Also on the agenda for discussion include the following:
– Brand development and maintaining your place in the market.
– Issues related to succession planning for wineries.
– Tips for raising capital.
This annual gathering brings together experts from a variety of of perspectives and disciplines to share their perspectives, together with the region’s leading wine and liquor law professionals.
Held in conjunction with the Vancouver International Wine Festival (February 20-March 1, 2015), the seminar winds up with a Wine Tasting reception moderated by Sid Cross, honourary president of the International Wine & Food Society, with Michelle Boufford and Michaela Morris of House Wine.
For additional information or to register, visit the BC Wine & Liquor Law Conference website.
