by Craft Beer Professionals
Craft Beer Professionals is a national network dedicated to the growth and betterment of the craft beer industry. CBP unifies and elevates the industry through educational content, peer to peer dialogue, and unique community events. Educational sessions, interviews, and panel conversations that dive into critical topics in the craft beer industry. [Stay up to date with CBP] www.CraftBeerProfessionals.org
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June 10, 2026
<p>The craft beer industry is more competitive than ever. Rising costs, shifting consumer preferences, and complex supply chains require brewers to think beyond traditional methods of growth and efficiency. Advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, and smart automation are no longer reserved for big corporations – they are increasingly accessible to breweries of all sizes.This session will demystify these tools and show how craft breweries can practically apply them to improve operations, enhance customer engagement, and gain measurable return on investment (ROI). Understand key factors from a valuation perspective, where and how to expand and grow. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies and real-world examples of how AI can help with demand forecasting, quality control, inventory management, and even personalized marketing – unlocking new levels of competitiveness and sustainability in today’s crowded marketplace.Waqqas Mahmood is a senior director at CBIZ. He has been in the innovation space for almost two decades, helping organizations architect their digital future. Waqqas believes in creating a culture of innovation that nurtures new technologies and media that promote powerful and engaging solutions. He has a strong background in digital product management, human-centered design, and business transformation.Timothy Croushore has more than 39 years of valuation consulting experience. Prior to joining CBIZ, he held partner and managing director positions with “Big Four” and other national accounting and consulting firms in the valuation space. He has served in service-line leadership roles in various industries including sports, leisure and entertainment, restaurant and retail, consumer business, technology and private equity/hedge funds.Join us in person for CBP Connects ChicagoJune 15-17, 2026Come get inspired, leave with actionable strategies: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXA4Rm80Zi1qTURJVXhXSWVIalk0QzAxa1VhZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuVzZabmltb3FCUFllNktka3hGanZfeE11QmR0YjdlaWJ5d1pJdjZMcjdxckE0dlg2cmF6SEZIekJRZzJGS3JrRGpBUVF3bUZLbVZkeEprbnhWMTBLQS0wVVRyZUdCOEZsZE5STUkxNl9sSjlYZXNfVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcbpconnects.com%2F&v=2L0Ht_IPLdc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://cbpconnects.com/</a></p>
June 3, 2026
<p>Recent years have seen dramatic growth in brewery collaboration structures ranging from simple contract brewing to regional platforms consolidating brands under shared infrastructure. These models offer craft breweries access to professional capabilities, competitive scale, and optimized capacity utilization while maintaining independence – but only if you choose the right structure for your specific challenges.This session examines the major collaboration models available to craft breweries and provides a practical framework for evaluating which approach fits your situation. Drawing on 30 years of practicing law and over two decades of direct operational experience running and restructuring businesses across the alcoholic beverage industry, we’ll discuss when collaboration makes sense and what makes them succeed.We’ll cover production partnerships (contract brewing and alternating proprietorship), shared infrastructure models (co-location facilities and cooperatives), ownership structures (platforms, joint ventures, and M&A), and industry alliances (purchasing cooperatives and distribution coordination). For each structure, you’ll understand how it works, when it makes sense, and what the regulatory and financial implications are.More importantly, you’ll leave with a decision framework addressing: capacity constraints and production solutions, overhead reduction without sacrificing brand control, when professional infrastructure justifies integration, regulatory compliance requirements across different structures, and exit strategy planning before problems arise.Whether you’re exploring your first collaboration or evaluating platform acquisition, this session provides the analytical tools to match structure to strategy and the context to set yourself up for success.Kevin McGee is a California-based attorney and a graduate of the Executive Program at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. In addition to his extensive legal practice, he has served in executive roles across private equity, finance, and consumer brands, and has led companies through mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, aggressive growth and has advised on over $2.5b in transactions. His unique blend of legal and operational experience allows him to deliver practical, results-oriented counsel that combines legal precision with business pragmatism to arrive at solutions that empower his clients. Kevin works with companies at all stages of development, private equity firms, investment banks, family offices, and individual entrepreneurs.Join us in person for CBP Connects ChicagoJune 15-17, 2026Come get inspired, leave with actionable strategies: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDlIRzBsT2RfeExvbndpYzZUZmJOaEZzYXBLd3xBQ3Jtc0ttWU1wUW9IbXdIX3FUbXZ6dHJHdE5pTmFTTGVINWJ5TUtwQmRPZWZQeXdOVkxfWDRUNEQwUGlWaEhHMVBVYjNWUzdBbGpvOTV4bHRzc09jajZxN3pYYTRhNHNZejRyazl2TDlJemFyNDhURmFtdXpuQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcbpconnects.com%2F&v=RQatxll093w" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://cbpconnects.com/</a></p>
May 27, 2026
<p>Join Donald Snyder, a 20+ year spirit industry leader, as he discusses the many opportunities and challenges that brewers will face when adding spirits to their brewery operations. Adding a spirits program to a brewery is never a one-size fits all. From space constraints to unique state laws, every spirits journey will be different. Donald will walk through the federal licensing steps, TTB monthly reporting requirements, equipment considerations, packaging options, the current spirits sourcing market, a well-rounded spirits portfolio (from cocktails to spirits based RTDs to off-premise bottle sales), and even review an example Profit and Loss Business Model for different spirit types. Revenue diversification for brewers will becoming more and more critical and adding a spirits program could be a great way to bring in new customers.Donald Snyder, distilling industry consultant and previous President/Founder of Whiskey Systems Distillery Management Software, has 20+ years in the alcohol and beverage industry including holding senior management roles at the Buffalo Trace Distillery and MGPI of Indiana (formerly the Seagram’s Distillery). Donald now helps distilleries of all sizes with licensing, internal audits and TTB compliance checks, spirit sourcing, aged whiskey barrel brokering, packaging supply chain management, equipment and vendor selection, business valuations, merger & acquisition support, team training and development, software utilization, and many other areas to drive profitability. Donald is now bringing his spirits experience to the brewing world to help brewers unlock potential revenue to help them offer high quality spirits in their taproom to the meet an ever-changing customer palate.Join us in person for CBP Connects ChicagoJune 15-17, 2026Come get inspired, leave with actionable strategies: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVhNZGJpWXloLTVPcjRHVEdvM3ZWSndVckczQXxBQ3Jtc0tuQllUVzNSNlpfZzY0TUtMeFlCV09nNVJrcDQ1RGlGVmlxV3ZhWFdJQ1pnbVczVlRxZEZ2azdZLVVlaFlJYkdnSGVYb2ZXbTRDcFh1Q3drN0ozbDR2cWtzbGF3QW1nNEZMUFBqcUNuWXJiV2VpSEtsRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcbpconnects.com%2F&v=POmG-dN5POU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://cbpconnects.com/</a></p>
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Craft Beer Professionals is a national network dedicated to the growth and betterment of the craft beer industry. CBP unifies and elevates the industry through educational content, peer to peer dialogue, and unique community events.
Educational sessions, interviews, and panel conversations that dive into critical topics in the craft beer industry.
[Stay up to date with CBP] www.CraftBeerProfessionals.org
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