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Small Brewer Testimonials“MBAA gives me the best opportunities to meet brewing colleagues from various-sized operations and nationalities, as well as suppliers from all facets of the industry around the world. The value of this networking for everyday practical operations should not be underestimated.” “MBAA provides my brewing staff and me with our primary source of ongoing educational training via the technical sessions at our District’s meetings, as well as the yearly convention sessions, workshops, and classes. The education and training provide practical solutions to real problems in the plant.” “MBAA’s primary focus on technical education does not include distractions from sales/marketing, contests, or lobbying functions so that it can concentrate on offering top-shelf training opportunities.” “The MBAA technical focus spills over a collection of excellent reference text books and Technical Quarterly articles that I use consistently in managing our plant.” “MBAA fosters a culture of camaraderie amongst its members that leaves no doors inaccessible. If I have an issue, I have no problem calling other members for advice.” “MBAA is a great tool to get you involved with our ever-changing industry and keep you thinking about different possibilities in your line of work—whatever that may be. The Technical Quarterly (TQ) has something for everyone. There have been a couple occasions when I have become interested in a certain aspect of my work, and there in a recent TQ is an article on just that topic. There is really interesting research being done out there and being a member gives me the opportunity to remain informed. In addition, the meetings are a great way to meet other people in the industry and spend time with your coworkers in an educational as well as a social environment. It's inspiring to see that many of the people who have been around for years and years are still asking questions, still networking, still learning, and staying involved with where the industry is headed. You meet students as well as the people who wrote the text books. You share tables and clink glasses with people who fill many different roles in the brewing world—I have something to learn from everyone I meet.” Veronica Vega, Deschutes Brewery in Bend, OR
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