Sponsors

BC CRAFT BREWERS CONFERENCE PRESENTED BY: Great Little Box Company | Ideon Packaging

BC BEER CON AFTER PARTY PRESENTED BY: Kegshare Canada

BC BEER CON INDUSTRY MINGLER PRESENTED BY: Acera Insurance / Northbridge Insurance

CONFERENCE NOTEBOOK SPONSOR: BoxMASTER

Since 1981, Boxmaster has been providing BC Businesses with an array of custom corrugated packaging. Boxmaster specializes in sustainable and quality-focused initiatives and is the only Food Safe Certified corrugated box manufacturer in Western Canada. (IFS PAC Secure certified) This focus on quality allows Boxmaster to provide a full-service operation to its customers for any of its corrugate needs with fast and efficient means. Whether you require standard trays for local delivery or more diverse box options for supply abroad, Boxmaster has a full slate of options to get you what you need. Read More…

CONFERENCE LUNCH SPONSOR: BC Beverage Technology Access Centre

British Columbia Beverage Technology Access Centre (BC BTAC) supports the Canadian beverage industry’s innovation and growth by providing a comprehensive range of expert analytical, commercial, and sensory services and resources. We work with individuals, companies, and organizations within a collaborative framework to exchange knowledge, ideas, and resources leading to real-world solutions for the development of domestic beverages, including fermented, brewed, distilled, and non-alcoholic products. Our vision is to work with industry toward sustained economic and intellectual growth. Read More...

INDUSTRY UPDATE: Crowe Mackay LLP

Crowe MacKay LLP is a mid-sized accounting firm that provides financial & accounting services and exceptional client care. Our accounting firm has been proudly serving northern and western Canada since 1969, and our goal is to provide personalized financial solutions and professional accounting services to individuals and businesses of all sizes.

Whether you are looking for tax services, valuation advice, audit services, or technology consulting, our experts at Crowe MacKay are here to help you achieve the best results for your business and personal finances. Read more…

KEYNOTE SPONSOR: Vessel Packaging Co

KEYNOTE SPONSOR: Hops Connect

Hops Connect grows, imports, and distributes the finest quality hops for the Canadian Craft Brewing industry. Our partnership with the Barth-Haas Group allows us to provide Canadian Brewers with a vast portfolio of proprietary and in-demand hops from Australia, Europe, the USA & Canada. With our local sales team and multiple Canadian cold-storage facilities, we are on the ground and ready to service your hop needs, logistics & technical questions. We’ve just moved into our new Western Canada office & cold storage facility in the heart of East Vancouver so please be sure to reach out and check it out! Read more…

CONFERENCE GLASSWARE SPONSOR: Zenan Glass

Zenan Glass brands over 12 million units per year, over 1,000,000 units per month in our facilities which specialize in beer glasses, spirits glasses, wine glasses, and glassware accessories for the food and beverage industry. This experience has made Zenan the chosen glassware decorator for some of the largest beer, liquor, and wine brands in Canada and North America. With the fastest turnaround time and the largest on-hand inventory in the industry, their clients can rely on their unmatched service and capabilities. Read More…

CONFERENCE BAGS & APPAREL SPONSOR: Capital T Branding

Capital T Branding will assist you with every aspect of your project and keep you informed throughout all stages, in order to eliminate errors and ensure your peace of mind.

They have developed screenprinting techniques that have made them a leader in the industry. You couldn’t be in better hands. They feature an award-winning design team, well versed in all aspects of digital and printed media with customer service going far beyond the competition. Read More…

NETWORKING BREAK SPONSOR: Keg Management

Keg management presents a different way to get kegs by offering leasing-to-own options. This Canadian company offers its customers the opportunity to grow efficiently without spending big amounts of money when purchasing kegs. This simple and efficient way to do business is quickly becoming a new trend. Read More 

MORNING COFFEE SPONSOR: Zeemac Fleet Services

Whether you are in the market for your first vehicle or seeking new ways to improve your current fleet program, we can help!

We offer a full spectrum of fleet services including Vehicle Leasing, Rentals, Maintenance Service, and Pre-Owned Sales. Depending on your needs, our services can be either standalone or combined into a comprehensive fleet program. Read More

SEMINAR SPONSOR: Cellar-Tek Supplies

Cellar-Tek is a supplier to the commercial Winery, Brewery, Cidery & Distillery Industries across Canada & North America. Founded in 2004 Cellar-Tek was born from the idea that wineries, breweries, cideries, and distilleries wanted honest, local, technical service and support from their equipment & supplies distributor. Operating under that model, Cellar-Tek has grown from its humble beginnings in the heart of the Okanagan, British Columbia wine region to encompass 15 employees. Now operation from two fully stocked warehouses, one located in the Craft Beer district of Kelowna, and the other in St. Catharines, Ontario to better serve the Niagara wine country. Read More…

SEMINAR SPONSOR: Container World

The ContainerWorld Group of Companies (CWGC) is a privately-held Canadian supply chain logistics firm, providing door-to-door logistics solutions for the Canadian beverage alcohol, and hospitality industries. CWGC is headquartered in Richmond, BC, Canada, with over 500 employees nationally, along with global freight forwarding affiliations. Operating in BC, Ontario, and Nova Scotia, CWGC provides local and national warehousing and distribution services, for domestic and international cargo, with a niche focus on beverage alcohol and a growing market with general cargo. Read More...