BrewSmart: Business Leadership, presented by Brightly Software, is a one-day educational experience focused on the real business decisions breweries face today, from financial benchmarks and HR risks to real estate strategy and merchandise that actually sells. This event is ideal for brewery owners, managers, leadership teams, and industry professionals looking for practical insight they can put to work immediately.
Event Schedule
9:00 AM – Check-in, coffee, and mini trade show
10:00 AM – Sessions begin
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – Afternoon sessions
3:50 PM – Final session concludes
4:00 PM – Event Ends
4:00–6:00 PM – Member Social at Pig Pounder Brewery
Program Highlights
Financial Benchmarks for Breweries (2026 Edition): An owner-focused look at profitability across changing market conditions
Chris Farmand, CPA, MBA, Founder, Small Batch Standard
HR Decisions That Cost Breweries Money (And How to Fix Them): Common missteps and how to avoid them
G&A Partners
Brewery Real Estate & Facility Decisions: Leasing, purchasing, and risk considerations (working title)
Jeff O’Brien, Partner, Husch Blackwell
Merch That Moves: Building a brewery merchandise program that actually sells
Panel:
Juan Marante, Graphic Artist/Art Director
Joe Yeager, CEO, Print Life Apparel
Registration Includes
Full day of educational programming
Lunch, coffee, and beer during the event
Access to the mini trade show
Networking with brewery peers and industry partners
Post-event access to speaker presentations
BrewSmart: Business Leadership focuses on sharpening leadership and strengthening operations through real-world insights from industry experts and peers who understand the business. We look forward to welcoming you in Greensboro.
Learn More about BrewSmart: Business Leadership
Explore the full event schedule, session details, and speaker lineup on our event webpage:
Visit the Event Page
Have Questions?
Contact Shannon Taylor Wilder at shannon@ncbeer.org
