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R u l e s t o L i v e B y Jennifer Dzubay, Commander Licensing and Regulations, Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board Heidi Braley, Supervisor of Licensing and Regulations, Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017 9:30AM - 4:00PM Grape & Wine Issues Caucus State Fair Room, Yakima State Fair Park 1301 South Fair Avenue, Yakima TOPICS INCLUDE: Small Business and Wineries Josh McDonald, Executive Director, Washington Wine Institute Agriculture and Natural Resources Mike Schwisow, Director of Government Relations, Washington Winegrowers Association P r e v i e w o f t h e 2 0 1 8 L e g i s l a t i v e S e s s i o n Presented in partnership by W i n e r y W a s t e w a t e r P e r m i t U p d a t e Stacey Calloway, Lead Permit Writes, Washington State Department of Ecology M i n i m u m W a g e , O v e r t i m e P a y , P a i d F a m i l y L e a v e Mike Gempler, Executive Director, Washington Growers League C a n I U s e V o l u n t e e r s ? Steve Beaty, Auditor - Worker's Comp Coverage Determinations Lead, Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Sponsored by W a s h i n g t o n D C O v e r v i e w Vicky Scharlau, Executive Director, Washington Winegrowers Association F o o d S a f e t y M o d e r n i z a t i o n A c t a n d H o w i t A p p l i e s t o W i n e r i e s a n d G r o w e r s Claudia Coles, Policy and External Affairs Manager, Food Safety & Consumer Affairs Division, Washington State Department of Agriculture I m m i g r a t i o n R e f o r m TBA R e s e a r c h F u n d i n g Donnell Brown, President, National Grape & Wine Initiative T h e F a r m B i l l ' s R o l e i n P e s t & D i s e a s e a n d C l e a n P l a n t P r o g r a m s TBA T r a d e P o l i c y a n d P r o m o t i o n F u n d i n g Kate Woods, Vice President, Northwest Horticultural Council F e d e r a l E x c i s e T a x R e f o r m U p d a t e Michael Kaiser, Vice President, WineAmerica M u s i c L i c e n s i n g U p d a t e Michael Kaiser, Vice President, WineAmerica Join us for a full day of policy insights to help you increase your knowledge and understanding of current state and federal issues, ensure legal compliance with state and federal regulations, understand your role in advocacy, and learn who to contact with questions and input. This event is appropriate for management and owners of grower and vintner operations as well as affiliated industries.

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Page 1: Grape & Wine Issu es Cau cu s - Washington Farm Bureau · 2017-09-01 · Jennifer Dzubay, Commander Licensing and Regulations, Washington State Liquor and Canbis Board Heidi Braley,

Rules to Live ByJennifer Dzubay, Commander Licensing and Regulations, Washington State Liquor andCannabis Board Heidi Braley, Supervisor of Licensing and Regulations, Washington State Liquor and CannabisBoard

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Grape & Wine Issues Caucus

State Fair Room, Yakima State Fair Park 1301 South Fair Avenue, Yakima

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Small Business and Wineries           Josh McDonald, Executive Director, Washington Wine Institute Agriculture and Natural Resources           Mike Schwisow, Director of Government Relations, Washington Winegrowers Association

Preview of the 2018 Legislative Session

Presented in partnership by

Winery Wastewater Permit Update

Stacey Calloway,  Lead Permit Writes, Washington State Department of Ecology

Minimum Wage, Overtime Pay, Paid Family LeaveMike Gempler, Executive Director, Washington Growers League

Can I Use Volunteers?Steve Beaty,  Auditor - Worker's Comp Coverage Determinations Lead, Washington           State Department of Labor and Industries

Sponsored by

Washington DC OverviewVicky Scharlau, Executive Director, Washington Winegrowers Association

Food Safety Modernization Act and How it Applies to Wineries and Growers

Claudia Coles, Policy and External Affairs Manager, Food Safety & Consumer Affairs            Division, Washington State Department of Agriculture

Immigration ReformTBA

Research FundingDonnell Brown, President, National Grape & Wine Initiative

The Farm Bill's Role in Pest & Disease and Clean Plant ProgramsTBA

Trade Policy and Promotion FundingKate Woods, Vice President, Northwest Horticultural Council

Federal Excise Tax Reform UpdateMichael Kaiser,  Vice President, WineAmerica

Music Licensing UpdateMichael Kaiser, Vice President, WineAmerica

Join us for a full day of policy insights to help you increase your knowledge and understanding of current state and federal issues, ensure legal compliance with state and federal regulations, understand your role in advocacy, and learn who to contact with questions and input. This event is appropriate for management and owners of grower and vintner operations as well as affiliated industries.