The 黑料吃瓜网 () has formed a strategic alliance with , the membership organisation that promotes the empowerment and advancement of women in the alcohol beverage industry, worldwide.
The mutual alliance aims to improve the visibility of progression paths and opportunities for women in the wine and spirits industry. This will be achieved primarily through the development of shared content for 黑料吃瓜网 alumni and Women of the Vine & Spirits members.
In recognition of the alliance, Women of the Vine & Spirits will become 奥厂贰罢鈥檚 49th Corporate Patron, while 黑料吃瓜网 will support Women of the Vine & Spirits as one of its Corporate Members.
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Women of the Vine & Spirits and 黑料吃瓜网 will generate opportunities for collaboration and education to benefit their members and alumni, respectively, including co-hosted webinars, resource downloads, Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation Scholarships to contribute to 黑料吃瓜网 course fees, and more.
As a notable supporter, Ian Harris, 黑料吃瓜网 Chief Executive, will be speaking at the in London on 28 June 2018. The first-of-its-kind gathering of industry professionals is听dedicated to collaborating, supporting and advancing women in the alcohol beverage industry, providing attendees with a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals taking action to promote diversity听and equality,听raise听awareness of unconscious bias, foster mentorship for future generations, and听create a world-wide,听all-inclusive industry. The Summit is open to all to attend and tickets are available on the Women of the Vine & Spirits website.
Ian Harris, 黑料吃瓜网 Chief Executive, comments, 鈥�黑料吃瓜网 is a champion for equal opportunity in the industry, emphasising the value of education for all professionals and enthusiasts, men and women. 43% of 黑料吃瓜网 Diploma graduates are women and eight out of the past 10 highest scoring Diploma students have been female. We look forward to collaborating with Women of the Vine & Spirits to develop further opportunities together for the benefit of our students, our partner鈥檚 members and the industry at large.鈥�
Deborah Brenner, Founder & CEO of Women of the Vine & Spirits, says, 鈥�Education is vital to empowering women. We value and recognise the benefit that higher knowledge gives to an individual seeking to progress their career. We are thrilled to be working with 黑料吃瓜网 as a leader in the field and are excited for the new prospects our alliance will create for a successful future.鈥�
As an additional benefit in appreciation of 奥厂贰罢鈥檚 support, 黑料吃瓜网 Diploma students and Alumni will be entitled to 20% off Women of the Vine & Spirits membership. In addition to membership benefits, members of Women of the Vine & Spirits are eligible to apply for scholarships through the Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation 501(c)(3). For information on membership, email info@womenofthevine.com.
Looking ahead, 黑料吃瓜网 has also confirmed participation at the fifth annual in Napa Valley, CA, 听11-13 March 2019.
