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Spirited Startups: Colorado’s Microdistilleries Follow an All-American Path
by Bruce Kennedy on Feb.18, 2011, under Towing
The boom in U.S. microdistilleries comes in part from many Americans reinventing their careers in a dire economy. That entrepreneurial spirit is thriving in some of Colorado’s newly minted microdistilleries. And industry giants, like Jim Beam, are also welcoming these new makers of American liquor.
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Spirited Startups: Colorado’s Microdistilleries Follow an All-American Path originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:45:00.
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From Prohibition to Microdistilleries: Changing How America Drinks
by Bruce Kennedy on Feb.18, 2011, under Towing
The country’s troubled history with alcohol — particularly Prohibition — had a huge impact on what consumers expect from their alcoholic beverages. The bland, blended spirits that became popular after Prohibition ended are finally giving way to today’s thirst for unique and locally made alcoholic beverages.
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From Prohibition to Microdistilleries: Changing How America Drinks originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:45:00.
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How New York’s Microdistillery Law Is Building a New Industry
by Bruce Watson on Feb.18, 2011, under Towing
Following on the success of a 1976 farm-winery law that paved the way for a strong winery industry, the state legislature created a distilling permit in 2002 and expanded it in 2007. New York now has 18 microdistilleries that are pumping new life into the local economy.
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How New York’s Microdistillery Law Is Building a New Industry originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:45:00.
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Are High Taxes Making Small Business Slow to Hire?
by Peter Cohan on Feb.14, 2011, under Towing
The majority of jobs in the U.S. are created by small business, which are still reluctant to hire new workers. And while some of their reasons for holding back may mirror those of big businesses, local conditions like state taxes may loom larger in their decisions.
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Are High Taxes Making Small Business Slow to Hire? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:15:00.
Filed Under: Economy, Taxes, Careers, Small Business
A World Without Borders: One Author’s Fear
by Karen Dionne on Jan.23, 2011, under Towing
Should the deeply troubled Borders chain close, publishers will survive just fine. But for authors who don’t have instant name recognition with book buyers, the loss of an outlet with scads of shelf and floor space is a serious blow. Plus, it’s one less place where authors and readers can connect.
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A World Without Borders: One Author’s Fear originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:00:00.
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