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Wine Business Institute Innovation Summit

The Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University invites you to j

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Sonoma State University's Wine Business Institute Announces Dr. Damien Wilson as Faculty Director

The Wine Business Institute (WBI) at Sonoma State University (SSU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Damien Wilson as Faculty Director.

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Ask an Entrepreneur

Event time:  Tuesday, Sept. 19, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 

Location: Wine Spectator Learning Center Room 1001 

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The Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University Names New Korbel Professor

SAN JOSE, CA, (June 7, 2023) - Sonoma State University announces the Wine Business Institute’s new Korbel Professor of Wine Business, Dr. Angelo Camillo.

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SSU Students to Present Diversity's Impact on Wine Brand Equity at CSU Research Competition

SSU Students to Present Diversity's Impact on Wine Brand Equity at CSU Research Competition

ROHNERT PARK, CA (April 27, 2023) – Sonoma State University (SSU) is proud to announce that

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The Power of Data-Driven Decision-Making in the Wine Industry

Wine professionals acquiring data literacy skills make the most of this emerging skill set.

Written by
Valerie Kathawala

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Sonoma State Graduate Students Find Innovative Opportunities to Serve the Wine Industry

Rohnert Park, CA - Sonoma State University Global Executive Wine MBA students identify sustainability, technology, and operational solutions for the wine industry.

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Women in Wine Scholarship Fund Announced in Honor of Distinguished Napa Valley Winemaker Debbie Lewis
Rohnert Park, CA – The Wine Business Institute (WBI) in the School of Business and Economics (SBE) at Sonoma State University today announced the Debbie Lewis Women in Wine Scholarship Fund to provide two annual $5,000 scholarships – one for an undergraduat