Livermore, Calif. (February 1, 2023)—The Affiliation of African American Vintners (AAAV) is celebrating Black Historical past Month by accepting purposes for its new Wine Entrepreneur Grant Program. The initiative will yearly award $5,000 grants to Black-owned, AAAV-member companies to positively influence their operations, advertising or innovation efforts. 5 grants will probably be awarded in 2023. Particulars and the web software can be found now at aaavintners.org—purposes will probably be accepted by means of February 28.
Fundraising to assist the AAAV Wine Entrepreneur Grant Program is underway now. To donate, go to https://givebutter.com/
Grant candidates should:
- Be present a AAAV member on the grower, vintner or negociant stage
- Full the web software by February 28, 2023
- Submit a 30- to 60-second video introducing their enterprise and briefly describing how the AAAV Entrepreneur Grant might assist it develop
From Vino Volo wine bars in airports throughout North America to Pasadena Wine Store in Pasadena, Calif., companies of all sizes are planning Black Historical past Month occasions or tastings to raise Black-owned wine manufacturers and profit AAAV. Observe AAAV on Instagram and Fb for particulars.
“Black Historical past Month is the right time for wine outlets giant and small to shine a lightweight on Black winemakers and have a good time their success,” mentioned Nicole Lalagüe, proprietor of Pasadena Wine Store. “Whether or not it’s placing collectively Black winemaker-themed tasting occasions, or packaging a couple of bottles collectively as a present set, there are such a lot of simple methods to have interaction along with your buyer base. Clients are on the lookout for methods to assist Black-owned companies in February greater than ever.”
Concerning the Affiliation of African American Vintners
The mission of the Affiliation of African American Vintners is to extend range within the wine trade, construct consciousness of Black winemakers and supply steering and monetary help to college students from underrepresented minorities pursuing careers within the wine trade. Go to aaavintners.org for extra info, to donate and to buy many member wines.
