Top 5 Wine Consumer Engagement Strategies for 2020

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Join Sandra Hess of DTC Wine Workshops, as she discusses Tasting Room & Direct-to-Consumer tactics to help your winery excel. This webinar is brought to you in partnership with our friends at the New York Wine & Grape Foundation and is sponsored by American National Insurance. Topics to be covered will include: Pre-Visit: Reaching new […]

Financial Strategies for Wineries & Vineyards After the Impact of COVID-19

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Join Tony Sandonato, from Mengel Metzger Barr & Co. LLP, as he discusses important financial strategies to consider in the wake of COVID-19. About Anthony G. Sandonato As a partner in our tax department in the Rochester office, Tony specializes in a variety of areas, including corporate tax, business valuations and superior client service. A […]

Telling Your Winery’s Brand Story with Video

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Learn about the importance of video and how to create moving and effective pieces, even while following social distancing protocol. Video is a strong storytelling tool. In a time of limited contact, it has been our view into the outside world, harking us back to a pre-COVID life while giving us hope for a post […]

Budget Best Practices in a Struggling Economy

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Exploring ways that wineries can identify opportunities to reduce expenses and increase cash flow. In these stressful times businesses are reviewing all expenses and revenue sources to figure out how to stay afloat. Join Liz Miranda, of Miranda Tax & Consulting for this hands on webinar. Liz will help us walk through an example of a […]

The Value of Premium Experiences in Today’s Times & Beyond

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This workshop is designed to help attendees learn key facets to consider when creating premium experiences at their wineries. “Experiences” has been the buzzword in tourism for the past 10 years, and the New York State wine industry has recognized the importance of experiential tourism for creating brand loyalty and driving wine sales at its […]

An Update on New York’s Paid Sick Leave Regulations

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Learn how to use HR best practices to comply with the new regulation and get your questions answered live! About this Event Beginning in 2021, almost all employers in New York State will be required to provide up to forty hours of paid sick leave to every employee. Now is the perfect time for employers […]

Year-end Planning and Current Hot Topics

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Learn tax planning strategies, tips for 2021 in light of Covid, the status of PPP loan forgiveness and more. About this Event We are happy to be welcoming Anthony Sandonato from Mengel Metzger Barr & Co. LLP back for our annual tax & finance year end webinar. During this session Tony will help clarify any […]

Green for Grapes: Using Community Solar to Reduce Costs

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Green for grapes! Join us to learn how community solar can reduce operating costs for winemakers and grape growers, hassle free. Learn how you can utilize existing locally-based solar farms to become more sustainable and reduce electricity costs. Community solar allows you to reap the benefits of rooftop solar without having to worry about installation […]

Year-End Inventory & Impact on Your Winery’s Profitability [Basic Webinar]

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Join Liz Miranda for this in-depth examination of how to calculate year-end inventory value, a direct driver of your profitability. About this Event Join Liz Miranda for this in-depth examination of how to calculate year-end inventory value, a direct driver of your profitability. Key Learning Objectives Will Include: Tracking costs by production center Includes examples […]

How to Create an Unforgettable Wine Brand

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Despite the pandemic, consumers continue to have access to quality wine from across the country. This is great news for wineries and wine drinkers—but it also presents a unique challenge: if there are numerous wineries within an hour of one another, how will consumers know which ones to visit? When shopping online, how will your brand stand apart from thousands of others? How will you attract and retain a steady stream of wine-loving customers? Wine consumers reward their favorite wineries with fierce loyalty—and Glenn will show you how to build a wine brand that creates raving fans who will support you for a lifetime.

New Tax Law & PPP Loan Updates Under the Consolidated Appropriations Acts

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NOTE: This session was rescheduled from January 26th, 2021. This Basic Webinar will provide an update on recent changes in the deductibility of expenses related to PPP Loans. About this Event Recent legislation has changed things since our Year-end Planning and Current Hot Topics webinar in December. For example, the deductibility of expenses related to PPP were […]

The Efficient Vineyard: Improving the Bottom Line for Growers

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One million vineyard acres across all sectors of the U.S. grape industry have large spatial variations in soil, vine growth, and fruit yield. Funded through the USDA-NIFA-Specialty Crop Research Initiative, the Efficient Vineyard project is a national effort to advance the use of precision viticulture in wine, juice, and table grape production. The disciplines of […]

Employee Benefits 101: Year End Tasks

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Join Joe Cavallaro of Century Enrollment & Benefit Services LLC as he leads us through best practices for Wineries & Growers. Decisions around employee benefits are some of the most important – and expensive – you can make every year for your company. Understanding the complex world of insurance providers, terms, brokers, and mandatory coverages […]

Tax Implications of Selling Wine Outside of New York State

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Expanding sales opportunities and diversifying your business model to reach beyond the tasting room, and perhaps even beyond New York, is an exciting path that many wineries have gone down. But what are the things you must think about when bringing in revenue from other sources? Join Anthony Sandonato, CPA/ABV, CVA, Esq. , Partner at […]

Calculating Inventory Costs – An In Depth Exploration

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Join Liz Miranda for a detailed discussion on how to calculate inventory cost by varietal. About this event Join Liz Miranda for a deeper dive into inventory cost calculation as a follow-up to the previous (January 2021) webinar, to determine inventory cost by varietal, and potentially even more refined if desired. Key Learning Objectives Will Include: Quick […]

Managing Exposure to the Elements: How a Crop Policy Can Help

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Join Crop Growers LLP agents for an introduction to the basics of a grape crop policy and how it can offer peace of mind to farmers. About this event 2021 gave us all a run for our money. From frost and early bud break to never ending rains and bumper yields, it was hard to […]

Introduction to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Wine

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Learn how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are impacting the Industry and what impacts the Industry can have on DEI. About this event The lack of diverse voices in the wine industry and within the wine consumer base is readily apparent. According to the 2021 Wine Market Council Benchmark Segmentation Survey, 70% of U.S. […]

Recruiting Talented Diverse Teams

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In this second of a 3-part DEI series, attendees will take a deep dive into how they can build diverse teams right from the start! About this event In this second of a 3-part Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Discussion for New York Wineries, attendees will take a deep dive into how to build diverse teams right […]

Creating a Welcoming & Inclusive Customer Experience

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A discussion about "serving with intentionality" to promote DEI through excellent customer service to diverse audiences. About this event In this final session of our 3-part Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Discussion for New York Wineries, we will talk about the concept of 'serving with intentionality.' This concept aims to promote DEI through excellent customer service to […]

9 Top Wine Marketing Tips for 2022

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Each of the 9 tips are things winery owners and marketing teams can begin implementing immediately. About this event The environment for selling wine and spirts has changed a LOT in the last 5 years. What's required now are new methods, new strategies and new ways of thinking. Each of the 9 tips are things […]

New York Grape Grower and Winery Labor Market in 2022 and Beyond

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There is no doubt that increased labor costs, labor shortages, and potential legislative changes have had, and will continue to have, a significant impact on wineries and growers in New York State. In this session you will learn about trends in the New York agricultural labor market, how wineries have already been dealing with those […]

How to Optimize Your Winery Website Sales

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Learn how to optimize your winery website sales with the top 6 strategies from low-cost tech tools to leveraging data you already have. About this event Selling from your website is the most reliable way to take control of your own destiny when it comes to selling outside of your tasting room. Compared with efforts […]

Year-End Tax Planning Update

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Join Anthony Sandonato of Mengel Metzger Barr & Co. LLP for a tax planning update just in time for tax season. Topics will include: NYS Passthrough Entity Tax NYS Covid-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program Inventory planning Federal tax incentives updates Click Here to Register This webinar is free to all NYWGF Members and $50 […]

Grant Funding Opportunities Available to NY’s Wineries & Growers

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Join us as Nathan Rudgers from Farm Credit East discusses the most common types of grant opportunities available to wineries & growers. Now more than ever, wineries and growers are looking for other sources of income to help them invest in capital infrastructure, implement sustainable energy solutions like solar panels, and much more. Join us […]

NY’s FREE Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP)

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Join us for an intro to NY's SHARP program which qualifies employers for up to a 3-year exemption from a general scheduled OSHA inspection. The SHARP program is a FREE service offered by The NYS On-Site consultation program. It is made up of businesses who have achieved a high degree of Safety & Health performance […]

Key Partners & Programs to Support Winery and Vineyard Growth

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Is your winery or vineyard exploring or engaging upon capital investments in facilities, production equipment, or even adding jobs? If so, there are partners and programs available in New York State to support your investments in growth. This webinar will introduce key economic development partners and programs and include specific examples of how industry colleagues […]

Crop Loss, Now What? How a Crop Insurance Policy Reacts After a Loss

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Weather is becoming increasingly unpredictable and volatile which is exposing growers to risks from all directions. This year’s late May freeze event has left the industry stunned and wondering what's next. This webinar led by Crop Growers LLP will discuss how crop insurance policies respond to losses and what steps farmers need to take to […]

Environmental Results Program for Wineries: Water & Wastewater

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Join us on Thu Jun 15 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT for our online Environmental Results Program for Wineries: Water & Wastewater webinar. Learn about the latest strategies and best practices for wineries to manage water use and wastewater discharge in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way. Our expert panel will share insights on how […]

Environmental Results Program for Wineries: Energy & Waste Management

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Online Environmental Results Program for Wineries: Energy and Waste Management webinar. Learn about the latest strategies and best practices for wineries to reduce energy use and better manage waste in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way. Our expert panel will share insights on how to reduce energy use, and manage winery waste. Don’t miss this […]

Finish 2023 in a Strong Financial Position: Winery & Grower Action Items

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Join Anthony Sandonato of Mengel Metzger Barr & Co. LLP for a tax planning and compliance updates just in time for tax season. Topics will include: Year-end tax planning strategies Legislative updates Inventory best practices 1099 and payroll compliance Preparing for the best results on your tax returns and financial statements Click Here to Register […]

Get a Jump Start on Business Strategic, Financial and Tax Planning for 2024

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Join Anthony Sandonato of Mengel Metzger Barr & Co. LLP to learn proactive steps you can take for each month in 2024 to grow and strengthen your winery and vineyard’s financial health. Click Here to Register This webinar is free to all NYWGF members as well as Members of the Garden State Winegrowers Association. This […]

Protecting Yourself and Your Team: Coverage Essentials for Businesses

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Learn how to keep your business and team safe with crucial coverage including Workers’ Compensation, Disability benefits & Paid Family Leave The NY Wine and Grape Foundation is pleased to host the Workers’ Compensation Board’s Office of the Advocate for Business for a presentation on coverage essentials for businesses. This one-hour online session will cover […]

Being Grant Ready: Maximizing Your Time, Effort & Opportunity

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Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your grant readiness & strengthen your application to help you secure funding. Are you a winery or vineyard interested in grant funding but don’t know where to start? Grants can provide a boost to your operation, but the process to identify, apply, and follow through on […]

How to Position & Prepare Your Farm or Winery for a Successful Sale

Join Business Partner, Greenspoon Marder to learn the steps essential to sell your business for the max price to the most appropriate buyer. Join Business Partner, Greenspoon Marder as they discuss critical success factors, activities, and business & personal readiness steps that contribute to a highly rewarding merger and acquisition process for your farm and/or winery. […]

Harvesting Sustainability: Empowering Staff to Sell

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Join us for an engaging and educational training session dedicated to sustainable practices in wine production. This webinar is designed to educate and empower staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement and promote eco-friendly practices throughout winery operations and turn them into profitable sales. This training is open to all staff members, from […]

Effective Budget Planning for New York’s Growers & Wineries

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Learn valuable tips and strategies for NY growers and wineries to help you effectively plan your budget and maximize your profits. Join us for an informative online session tailored specifically for growers and wineries in New York. Learn valuable tips and strategies to help you effectively plan your budget and maximize your profits. Anthony Sandonato […]

Long Island’s Sustainable Viticulture Future: Evaluating Hybrid Wine Grapes

Explore Long Island's Hybrid winegrape potential: How advanced research is driving sustainable, high-quality production in a unique climate. Thursday, November 14 · 9 - 9:30am EST Join us as we explore the exciting potential of hybrid winegrape varieties on Long Island, where innovative research is paving the way for sustainable, high-quality wine production in our […]

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2024 NY Vineyard Report

The 2024 New York Vineyard Report provides detailed information on bearing acreage, grape varieties by AVA and region, as well as classifications by origin (vinifera, American, hybrid) and color.