Kevin Zraly, founder of Windows on the World Wine School, will be the keynote speaker at the third annual Hudson Valley Beer, Wine, Spirits & Cider Summit sponsored by the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp.
The summit, which draws entrepreneurs, alcoholic-beverage industry suppliers and state officials, will be held Oct. 14 in the Marriott Pavilion on the Hyde Park campus of the Culinary Institute of America. Panel discussions will address the current climate for the industry and future opportunities in the Hudson Valley region.
- Kevin Zraly
Zraly, a wine educator, served for 25 years as wine director of the former Windows on the World restaurant in the World Trade Center. The wine school he founded has trained more than 20,000 students since its launch in 1976. The author of numerous educational books, Zraly is a past recipient of the James Beard Foundation”™s Lifetime Achievement Award for his impact on the food and beverage industry.
Laurence P. Gottlieb, president and CEO of Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp., said Zraly”™s “commitment to leadership and dedication in the area of wine education serve as constant sources of inspiration to those looking to grow their own businesses in this field. Zraly”™s trail-blazing career has paved the way for many regional entrepreneurs and suppliers in the alcoholic beverage industry today.”
The Culinary Institute of America will host the summit in collaboration with HVEDC.
HVEDC officials said the event will feature a “Thirst & Vine” tasting area in addition to networking opportunities and more industry-specific information than was offered at last year”™s summit.
Limited seating is available. To register, visit HVBWSCSummit3.eventbrite.com.
Kevin Zraly, founder of Windows on the World Wine School, will be the keynote speaker at the third annual Hudson Valley Beer, Wine, Spirits & Cider Summit sponsored by the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp.
The summit, which draws entrepreneurs, alcoholic-beverage industry suppliers and state officials, will be held Oct. 14 in the Marriott Pavilion on the Hyde Park campus of the Culinary Institute of America. Panel discussions will address the current climate for the industry and future opportunities in the Hudson Valley region.
Zraly, a wine educator, served for 25 years as wine director of the former Windows on the World restaurant in the World Trade Center. The wine school he founded has trained more than 20,000 students since its launch in 1976. The author of numerous educational books, Zraly is a past recipient of the James Beard Foundation”™s Lifetime Achievement Award for his impact on the food and beverage industry.
Laurence P. Gottlieb, president and CEO of Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp., said Zraly”™s “commitment to leadership and dedication in the area of wine education serve as constant sources of inspiration to those looking to grow their own businesses in this field. Zraly’s trail-blazing career has paved the way for many regional entrepreneurs and suppliers in the alcoholic beverage industry today.”
The Culinary Institute of America will host the summit in collaboration with HVEDC.
HVEDC officials said the event will feature a “Thirst & Vine” tasting area in addition to networking opportunities and more industry-specific information than was offered at last year”™s summit.
Limited seating is available. To register, visit HVBWSCSummit3.eventbrite.com.
