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Spodak Dental Group Offers Minimally-Invasive Laser Treatment for Gum Disease

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. -- Spodak Dental Group now offers a patient-friendly outpatient treatment for gum disease, the LANAP(R) protocol. Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that support the teeth, and impacts more than 50% of American adults. The LANAP(R) protocol is the only FDA-cleared laser treatment proven to regenerate bone loss to gum disease without cutting or stitching of the gums.

"We're pleased to offer our patients technologically advanced treatment options that fit with today's busy lifestyles. Through the LANAP(R) protocol, we can offer patients a comfortable laser-based surgical option for gum disease to help save teeth," said Dr. Tiffany Dudley, general dentist at Spodak Dental Group. "The procedure is fast, often painless, and patients resume daily activities immediately."

In the initial stages of the disease, gums can become red, swollen and bleed easily. However, some patients have no symptoms at all. If the condition worsens, gums and bone that support the teeth can become seriously damaged and the teeth can become loose, fall out or have to be removed. Gum disease has been linked to serious systemic diseases including stroke, heart disease, Alzheimer's and certain cancers.

Dr. Dudley strongly urges patients with gum disease to seek treatment as soon as they can. The earlier laser dentistry services are received, the more positive the outcome. Appointments can be scheduled by calling or texting Spodak Dental Group at (561) 303-2413.

The LANAP(R) protocol offers a proven, vastly less painful and less invasive treatment. It is also the only laser gum surgery backed with histological and clinical science. By reducing post-operative pain, the number of sessions required and the recovery time, the LANAP(R) treatment removes many of the reasons that so many patients hesitate to seek treatment for periodontal disease.

About Spodak Dental

Spodak Dental Group, a 2017 Inc. 5000 honoree, is a comprehensive dental destination providing all general and specialty services in one convenient, state-of-the-art, LEED Gold Certified facility. The team of General and Restorative Dentists, Endodontists, Periodontists, Prosthodontists, Board Certi?ed Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Anesthesiologists are

uniquely equipped to treat all dental health needs. Spodak Dental Group is located at 3911 W. Atlantic Ave. Call or text (561) 303-2413 or visit https://www.SpodakDental.com for more information.

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Uncle John’s Pride Offers Links to Greatness

TAMPA, Fla. -- Not only does Uncle John's Pride specialize in producing a variety of award-winning, premium smoked sausages and other meats, they also fan the flames of philanthropy, sharing a culture of giving back to the communities it serves.

Based in Tampa, the team at Uncle John's Pride works to provide the best quality, fresh and cooked smoked sausages available, while putting time and efforts into making the Uncle John's name more than just a company - making it community.

One of the partners of Uncle John's Pride, Scott McBride, says the culture has always been about the importance of company values, family, community outreach and volunteerism among the generations of families who buy and eat Uncle John's Pride products. As an example, Uncle John's Pride will soon work with Feeding Tampa Bay, the largest food rescue and distribution organization in the Tampa Bay area, serving more than 700,000 hungry people in a 10-county region.

"It's a blessing for us to give back to the communities who have kept us in business for 45 years," says McBride. "It's truly a pleasure to be part of a company that operates with a philanthropic heart. We look forward to continuing our work in the Tampa Bay Area and beyond in the future."

Among other charitable nonprofit groups, Uncle John's Pride has donated its products and services to Lakeland's Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE), enabling the frail and elderly to remain in their homes; feeding nearly 150 children and staff at Parker Street Ministries' Summer Splash event; providing food to the Children's Home Network, an organization that provides services to at-risk children; and feeding poor and at-risk populations at Lighthouse Ministries.

"We love providing products and being a part of local charities that share the same community values that we do," says McBride.

Uncle John's Pride not only donates its products, but its staff gladly prepares it on-site at events they serve.

"Our overall goal is to give back all across Florida," adds McBride. "It's about caring for our customers and providing for those who have needs; we have been blessed in so many ways and we want to be a blessing to others also."

At Uncle John's Pride, an impressive selection of flavors is offered in products, including original mild, jalapeno cheddar, Italian, chorizo and kielbasa, all spicing up sausages as well as other pork, poultry and beef products. McBride says you can see the quality of the meat, spices, cheese and jalapeno in its sausage.

Uncle John's Pride uses premium, natural ingredients, and staff take their time to get meats and sausages cooked and/or smoked just right. Smoking for hours over real hickory is part of the magic that brings out great flavors in many of Uncle Johns Pride's products. In the 2019 Lakeland Pigfest - the third-largest barbecue competition in the U.S. - the company was named Grand Champion in the Backyard Division.

"We use the best products, with no fillers of any kind. We use only the pig shoulder, all-natural spices and smoke the meat over our natural hickory for hours," adds McBride. "We challenge customers to look at our competitors. We believe folks will see that other companies use many fillers, gluten and MSG. We use nothing artificial; we are the real deal."

McBride says with the Uncle John's Pride logo, it's easy to find the best sausages and meats at your local store or meat markets such as Publix, Walmart, Winn-Dixie and Aldi. "Just look for the blue shield and try it. You won't be disappointed," he says.

About Uncle John's Pride:

Uncle John's Pride's specializes in fresh and smoked sausage and meats. Our brand has been the signature of quality, freshness, and affordability for over four decades. We only use the highest quality ingredients in all our products and hold ourselves to the highest of production standards to make sure our customers get the most fresh and delicious smoked sausages and meats every time. Our commitment to excellence carries over to our entire line of sausage and smoked meat products. We also proudly manufacture Bean Brothers, Team Realtree and Peppino Foods.

For more information, and for a complete line-up of products for retail and wholesale, visit our website http://unclejohnspride.com/, or keep up with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Current Builders In-house Training Program Transforms Hourly Laborers into Superintendents

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- The national labor shortage is hitting the construction industry with an especially hard punch, but South Florida's Current Builders (http://www.currentbuilders.com/) has developed a transformative program to help alleviate the crisis. CB University is a free, bilingual, in-house program that educates motivated workers who want to advance to the next level. The general contractor recently announced the addition of an NCCER Master Trainer and four NCCER Certified Teachers to their in-house program.

"There is much talk in the news of what has led to the construction shortage, including the demise of the unions, immigration issues, negative perception among students, but we need more focus on what can be done to prepare ambitious workers in their quest to succeed," said Chip Reid, Current Builders' CEO. "We are very proud of the accomplishments of CB University and our recent accreditations with the NCCER."

David Monahan, Brian McGeough, David Freeman and Leonicio Ulloa all received their NCCER Certified Teachers certificates, while CBU Director Eric Kennedy received his Master Trainer certificate.

With estimates of 300,000 unfilled jobs and percentages approaching 80% of companies saying their growth has been hampered by the shortage, the construction industry has been searching for ways to attract new workers and create loyal employees. Current Builders has utilized many successful programs including the ACE Mentorship program for high school students, internships and scholarships through the University of Florida's Rinker School of Construction Management and the active recruitment of women into the industry.

While this multi-pronged approach has been effective, the most progressive has been the success of CB University, which was launched about ten years ago and now has 150 employees taking classes each year with an 80% completion rate.

"We offer this program to any employee who wants to ascend to the next level. It is commitment on both our parts, but the rewards are tremendous," continued Reid.

Current Builders has many success stories, but the management team and teachers are particularly proud of how the program is supporting new immigrants and their desire to ascend from laborers into a management level positions.

"It takes tremendous dedication to work all day and then take classes," said Reid. "But watching hourly workers move up through the organizational structure to achieve high-paying superintendent salaries, is a very gratifying experience."

Current Builders invests an average of .125% of their annual revenues towards training, as this the recommended model. The company's commitment to this program is further exemplified by the in-house employees who completed the rigorous NCCER training to achieve their certificates in order to provide the best possible curriculum for their students.

About NCCER:

NCCER is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) education foundation created in 1996 as The National Center for Construction Education and Research. It was developed with the support of more than 125 construction CEOs and various association and academic leaders who united to revolutionize training for the construction industry. Sharing the common goal of developing a safe and productive workforce, these companies created a standardized training and credentialing program for the industry. This progressive program has evolved into curricula for more than 70 craft areas and a complete series of more than 70 assessments offered in over 4,000 NCCER-accredited training and assessment locations across the United State

About Current Builders:

Current Builders is an award-winning general contractor, established in 1972 with average annual revenues of $200 million. Current Builders specializes in multi-family residential projects, healthcare facilities, office/warehouse buildings, commercial distribution facilities, parking garages, interior build-outs, interior and exterior renovations, all included as turnkey projects inclusive of the construction of the buildings and related site work. Learn more: http://www.currentbuilders.com/.

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The Mortgage Collaborative Adds Get Credit Healthy to Preferred Partner Network

SUNRISE, Fla. -- Fintech company, Get Credit Healthy (a subsidiary of Beta Music Group Inc. OTC PINK: BEMG) has been added to the Preferred Partner network of The Mortgage Collaborative ("TMC"). Get Credit Healthy will offer TMC members access to resources designed to reduce loan fallout and leverage data.

The Mortgage Collaborative network is more than 130 lenders strong, with an aggregate annual origination volume of over $220 billion. The lender network is supported by a preferred partner network of organizations that specialize in every facet of the mortgage life cycle. TMC members can now offer their clients seamless access to one-on-one credit coaching and financial education via Get Credit Healthy's network of non-profit partners.

"Get Credit Healthy will allow us to take the customer experience to the next level," says David G. Kittle, CMB, president and board vice chairman, The Mortgage Collaborative. "Their technology and methodology allows us to assist those we were once forced to turn away, and I couldn't be prouder to have them as a preferred partner of The Mortgage Collaborative."

"The Mortgage Collaborative has always been a cut above the rest," says Jon Hill, CRO, Get Credit Healthy. "Its collection of lenders and vendors have led the way for the leadership so needed within the mortgage industry. We're looking forward to building great relationships with all of the group."

About Get Credit Healthy:

Get Credit Healthy (https://getcredithealthy.com/about/) utilizes its proprietary processes, platform, and software to integrate with lenders to make it easier to recapture leads. Developed for and by those with extensive mortgage industry experience, Get Credit Healthy's platform has facilitated millions of dollars in new loan opportunity. It is working to increase its network of partners and is looking forward to a very promising future.

For information on its parent company, please visit https://betamusicgroup.net/. Additional financial information can be found at https://www.otcmarkets.com/stock/BEMG/profile.

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Brandon Stem Cell Clinic Offers Life-changing Treatment Options

TAMPA, Fla. -- Brandon Stem Cell Clinic (BSCC) recognizes that osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint conditions, affecting nearly 630 million people worldwide. It is commonly associated with aging but is also frequently seen in cases of overuse of joints. The growing number of cases alone prove a need for innovative and effective treatments as populations continue to age.

Because of the anti-inflammatory properties of mesenchymal stem cells, physicians are now able to minimize inflammation-related osteoarthritis pain, as well as many other degenerative diseases and conditions.

Brandon Stem Cell Clinic was founded with the mission to provide non-surgical medical treatments to individuals who suffer from acute or chronic pain as a result of an injury or a medical condition. Brandon Stem Cell Clinic relies on the natural healing power of stem cells, mesenchymal signaling cells, and blood-related proteins to treat pain at its source.

"I have been positively and directly affected by stem cell treatment. It's been life-changing for me and my family, and I know we aren't the only family who has experienced this," says Leesa Polley, founder of Brandon Stem Cell Clinic and former stem cell therapy patient.

Advancements in stem cell research have shown the blood left in the umbilical cord of a healthy, live birth contains an incredibly rich and complex combination of growth factors, proteins and stem cells. This provides a highly active regenerative mixture.

With the use of umbilical stem cells and regenerative medicine, Brandon Stem Cell Clinic can help treat conditions such as arthritis, ACL tears, orthopedic pain and fractures, disc degeneration, degenerative joint disease, meniscus tears, and more. The clinic follows FDA guidelines and regulations set forth by the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) regarding the handling and delivery of stem cells to patients to ensure the safety and efficiency of each treatment.

"Our team at Brandon Stem Cell Clinic can help people get back to living and doing what they love with the people they love," said Polley.

Stem cell therapy takes approximately 30 minutes from start to finish and there is little to no recovery time. Patients can see results in as little as six weeks, but the stem cells have a positive impact up to nine months.

About Brandon Stem Cell Clinic:

Brandon Stem Cell Clinic (BSCC) uses powerful and potent umbilical stem cells to help treat patients with a variety of medical conditions. We understand umbilical stem cells are the future of regenerative medicine, and strive to provide customized treatments within a compassionate, respectful, and comfortable environment.

For more information please email us at connect@brandonstemcellclinic.com, visit our website at https://brandonstemcellclinic.com/, or call us at 813-800-STEM.

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813-800-STEM
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St. Petersburg Hairstylist Cece Nunez of Salon Sardis to Join the Ted Gibson Artistic Team for New York Fashion Week

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Renowned celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson and Master Colorist Jason Backe are excited to have stylist Cece Nunez of Salon Sardis join the Ted Gibson Artistic Team in participating in this season's Spring/Summer 2020 New York Fashion Week!

Cece will join the team in contributing their hairstyling talents to top shows.

"Fashion and hair dictate each other and it's so great to have an incredible group of industry professionals to join us at the most prestigious fashion week in the world," says Gibson.

Multi-talented Cece Nunez - Master Colorist/Stylist, Licensed Tattoo Artist, Make-up Artist, Owner of Salon Sardis - has been serving the Bay Area for over 20 years and has since opened Salon Sardis in St. Petersburg for over 4 years.

"New York Fashion Week has been one of the meccas of my career. I am beyond thrilled to have this amazing opportunity to express my creative skills with Ted Gibson and Jason Backe in my own home town," says Nunez.

For more on Cece Nunez and her work, got to:
Instagram: @cece_stylist
Facebook: @SalonSardis
Web: https://www.salonsardis.com/

The Ted Gibson Artistic Team is a group of the highest caliber artists from around the country. Every member has auditioned for Ted Gibson and has been hand selected to be a part of this elite society. Members are included in the most exciting events in the beauty industry including New York Fashion Week, the top industry trade shows in the country, working with celebrities, models and most importantly, elevating our industry through educating hairdressers nationwide. For more information visit https://tedgibson.com.

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Skin Care Center of Bonita Springs Joins Florida Dermatology and Skin Cancer Centers

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- Skin Cancer Center of Bonita Springs is now part of Florida Dermatology and Skin Cancer Centers, a family-focused practice with offices throughout Florida. Our team of providers treat all types of skin and scalp conditions. We are committed to providing excellence in patient care and will be offering more services to better serve the community in the future. Many of the current staff members will remain with our practice.

Dr. K. Wade Foster, Medical Director of Florida Dermatology and Skin Cancer Centers, said "What sets us apart is our ability to diagnose and treat skin cancer, with highly-specialized physicians and the latest techniques." K. Wade Foster received his M.D. and Ph.D. (Biochemistry) from the University of Alabama Birmingham. He completed both his internship and residency at UAB and his Procedural Dermatology Fellowship at UCLA David Geffen school of Medicine and the West Los Angeles V.A. Medical Center under Dr. Ron Moy. He has been medical director of Florida Dermatology and Skin Cancer Centers since July 2008.

Dr. David S. Freitag joins Florida Dermatology and Skin Cancer Centers. He received his masters degree in Organic Chemistry at Harvard College and his M.D. from Georgetown University. Dr. Frietag completed his internship and residency at the Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD and his Fellowship at UCLA in Santa Monica. He has been in private practice in Washington DC and SW Florida since 1989.

While Florida Dermatology and Skin Cancer Centers provides the full spectrum of dermatology and skin care services, our team of physicians, ARNPs, and PAs are experts in diagnosing and treating skin cancers. Medical Director K. Wade Foster, M.D., Ph.D., is Fellowship-trained in Mohs surgery, which is the most effective technique for most skin cancers, with minimal scarring or risk. He and his team use proven, advanced technologies to remove cancers, preserve healthy skin, and restore natural appearance.

About Florida Dermatology and Skin Cancer Centers:

Florida Dermatology and Skin Cancer Centers, based in Winter Haven, Florida, treats all types of skin and scalp conditions. Medical director K. Wade Foster, MD, PhD, is Fellowship-trained in Mohs surgery, which is the most effective technique for most skin cancers, with minimal scarring or risk. Several convenient locations serve patients throughout Florida. Complete office listings are available on the company website.

For more information about Florida Dermatology and Skin Cancer Centers, visit https://www.fldscc.com/ or contact Cora Ligon at 863.838.5475.

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The Pompano Beach CRA Announces a Request for Co-Working Space Applications

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. -- The Pompano Beach CRA has announced a request for applications from entrepreneurs interested in becoming members of "GROW," a co-working space, managed by the nationally acclaimed team, Digital Grass Innovation and Technology. This innovation hub will provide a myriad of support systems to local business owners looking to accelerate their success via three membership levels.

Applications for GROW, which is located in the first floor commercial space of City Vista, are now available at http://growceo.space/.

"GROW will be an outstanding opportunity for local emerging business owners to obtain an unparalleled support system," said Nguyen Tran, CRA Director. "Digital Grass has helped countless entrepreneurs achieve their goals through the company's development tools, mentorship, symposiums and advanced services."

The team at Digital Grass refers to this hub as a CEO Space, as they believe that every business owner, no matter the size of their endeavor, should envision themselves as a CEO.

"Our mission is to create an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem in South Florida," said Michael Hall CEO and co-founder of Digital Grass. "We are an experienced team that has achieved remarkable success for our clients through our strategic business development plans. With GROW, we are looking forward to sharing our success, failures, resources and relationships to help emerging businesses acquire the skills necessary for long-term success."

One of the biggest challenges new businesses face is lack of accountability and honest input from a true focus group. GROW will offer white board sessions where members will benefit from the team's feedback and insightful suggestions. The CEO Space will also provide opportunities to receive individual consulting, marketing services, graphic design, web development, business evaluations and participation in an annual accelerator program. Another aspect of GROW's mission is to create a social environment, both in the space and throughout the community, to help entrepreneurs' network and feel connected.

"One of the biggest obstacles many emerging business owners face is isolation, especially those who work from home," continued Hall. "GROW will provide a stimulating environment for these entrepreneurs to connect and regain inspiration."

Membership will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and is available at three levels:

INTRO ENTREPRENEUR (SEED) - DIGITAL NOMAD
Member with no desk or dedicated space, Regular Internet Speed, Access to Monthly Events and 4 Monthly Visits

BEGINNING ENTREPRENEURSHIP (SPROUT) - WORK-FROM-HOME PROFESSIONAL
Community Desk Access, 5ghz Internet Speed, Common Area, Operating Hours Access, 4 hours of the conference room, Monthly Check-In

FULL-TIME ENTREPRENEURSHIP (BLOOM) - ENTREPRENEUR
Includes dedicated desk, 5ghz Internet Speed, 8 hours of the conference room) Monthly Check-In, Weekly Gathering, Dedicated Mentor

About Digital Grass:

Digital Grass Innovation & Technology (DGIT) is a collective of professionals collaborating to co-create solutions focused on innovation and promoting inclusion in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. Through co-creation efforts with companies led by women, minorities, and LGBT individuals, Digital Grass transforms, develops, and promotes inclusion by increasing the presence of diversity in technology, entrepreneurial ventures, and through informative content creation and social interactions. For more information, visit http://digigrass.com/

About the Pompano Beach CRA:

The City of Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) was created in 1989. It has two dependent districts: Northwest CRA and East CRA established by City government for the purpose of carrying out redevelopment activities that include reducing or eliminating blight, improving the economic health of an area, and encouraging public and private investments in a CRA district.

The Northwest CRA District covers an area of about 3,084 acres encompassing a large part of the western portion of the City between Atlantic Boulevard and Copans Road generally west of Dixie Highway. The Pompano Beach CRA is funded through Tax Increment Financing (TIF). The funds are collected as property values increase and a portion of that increase is captured by the Agency. TIF raises revenue for redevelopment efforts without raising taxes.

For more information http://www.pompanobeachfl.gov/pages/cra.

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OpenClose Bolsters Commitment to Software Innovation and Enhancement of Digital Mortgage Technology, Adds Experienced Technologist as VP of Innovation

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- OpenClose(R), an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and digital mortgage fintech provider, announced that Allen Pollack, a seasoned industry veteran that has been instrumental in the digital shift and transformation of the industry, has joined the company in the newly created position of vice president of product innovation. Allen will assist OpenClose in continuing to expand the level of innovation invested in its customers and the industry to deliver business-altering products and processes, which align to the ever-changing digital lending landscape.

"JP and I are delighted that Allen has joined the OpenClose team," said Jason Regalbuto, CEO and CTO at OpenClose. "We have competed and collaborated with Allen over the years. He has developed a reputation for innovative business and technology strategies in the fintech space. We are excited about working with him to grow and expand our product offerings and solutions into the future."

Allen has more than 15 years of industry experience developing and leading strategic initiatives and comes to OpenClose from Fiserv where he was responsible for multiple fintech initiatives focused on delivering omni-channel capability and personalized lending experiences, ranging from conversational AI to digital mortgage lending capabilities across online and mobile banking channels.

Allen was a co-founder of NYLX, serving as chief technology officer where he introduced new technology models that disrupted the mortgage lending space. He later continued as chief technology officer of LoanLogics, a new RegTech company created by NYLX that continued to introduce new technology and disrupt the old way of doing business further creating solutions to support loan quality, due diligence, and multi-channel loan delivery models.

"OpenClose has been a long-time innovator in our space, making multiple contributions to help grow the mortgage industry and continually developing products that empower lenders to help borrowers achieve the American dream," stated Pollack. "The company is well-positioned and strategically aligned to establish itself as one of the industry's leading disruptors that significantly advances the lending process. I am excited to play a key role in the focus that speaks customer experience and the commitment to innovation supporting lending and the industry's ongoing transformation."

OpenClose recently rolled out the its digital mortgage point-of-sale (POS) solution, ConsumerAssist(TM) Digital POS, which offers an integrated solution that marries its end-to-end multi-channel LOS, product and pricing engine (PPE), and state-of-the-art POS technology. The single-source solution dramatically reduces the cost to manufacture loans, heightens the borrower experience, and simplifies managing the entire lending process.

About OpenClose:

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, OpenClose(R) is a leading enterprise-class, multi-channel loan origination system (LOS), POS digital mortgage and fintech provider that cost effectively delivers its digital platform on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) basis. The company provides a variety of innovative, 100 percent web-based solutions for lenders, banks, credit unions, and conduit aggregators. OpenClose's core solution, LenderAssist(TM), is comprehensive loan origination software that is completely engineered by OpenClose using the same code base from the ground up. The company offers a RESTful API suite that standardizes system-to-system integrations, making them easier to develop, quicker to implement and more cost effective. OpenClose provides lending organizations with full control of their data and creates a truly seamless workflow for complete automation and compliance adherence. For more information, visit https://www.openclose.com/ or call (561) 655-6418.

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Florida Distillers Go to Capitol Hill to Urge Support for Spirits Tax Cut Bill

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- The St. Augustine Distillery joined two Florida distillers along with more than 150 craft distillers from around the country who gathered in Washington, D.C. from July 22 through July 24 for the distilled spirits industry's 10th Annual Public Policy Conference, co-hosted by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States and the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA). The conference featured a series of legislative and regulatory sessions on key federal and state issues impacting the distilling industry.

As part of the conference, St. Augustine Distillery CEO Philip McDaniel, together with Paul Twyford of Winter Park Distillery and Roger Morenc of Marlin & Barrel Distilleries participated in two days of congressional office and state senate visits.

Meetings included Congressional Members John Rutherford, Lois Frankel and Donna Shalala along with staff from eight other members as well as staff from Senators Rubio and Scott to urge support for the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (H.R. 1175/S. 362). This critical legislation makes permanent a federal excise tax cut on distilled spirits and was enacted in 2017. Without Congressional approval, the tax cut for distillers will expire on Dec. 31, 2019.

The group also discussed the harm that retaliatory tariffs on spirits exports are having on American distillers, large and small, and the importance of their distilleries to the economic development of the surrounding community.

"Meeting with the members and their staff was the highlight of the conference," said McDaniel. "We conveyed the importance and urgency of making the tax cut on distilled spirits permanent. The reduced tax rate has had a major impact on our distilleries enabling us to buy new equipment, hire more staff, offer an employee health plan and buy more local agriculture. It was impactful to share with each member how this bill will continue to help our small distilleries grow, as well as the devastating impact on our business if it does not pass."

"This is a historic moment for our industry as more than 150 distillers from 33 states descend on Washington to rally further support for this critical, urgent legislation," said Margie A.S. Lehrman, CEO, American Craft Spirits Association. "Without permanent and immediate Federal Excise Tax reform, the stability of this vibrant industry, and the industries that surround us - agriculture, tourism and the broader hospitality industry - are bound to be paralyzed."

"These distillers delivered a unified message to legislative leaders on Capitol Hill at a critical time," said Chris Swonger, President and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, the national trade association representing producers of distilled spirits sold in the United States. "The federal tax cut on spirits is set to expire at the end of the year and the negative impacts of the retaliatory tariffs against U.S. spirits products are mounting."

Distillers who attended the conference also had opportunities to showcase their craft spirits at a "Meet America's Distillers" reception on Capitol Hill for lawmakers and a "Spirits of America" reception journalists at the National Press Club.

About the St. Augustine Distillery:

The St. Augustine Distillery is located in St. Augustine Florida. The Distillery opened in 2014 in the historic FP&L Ice Plant, built as part of St. Augustine's first power and ice complex in 1907. The ice plant is a contribution to the Lincolnville Neighborhood on the National Register of Historic Places. The St. Augustine Distillery uses local Florida ingredients including sugar cane, wheat, corn and citrus to produce whiskey, rum, vodka, gin and Florida's first bourbon.

The distillery was co-founded by Philip McDaniel and Mike Diaz, entrepreneurs with a passion for community and sustainable economic development. They joined the national movement of distilling super premium, small batch spirits by opening the distillery in St. Augustine.

The St. Augustine Distillery offers free tours and tastings. It is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 112 Riberia St., St. Augustine, Fla., 32084. For information call 904-825-4962 or visit http://www.staugustinedistillery.com/.

About American Craft Spirits Association and Distilled Spirits Council:

The American Craft Spirits Association is the only national registered non-profit trade association representing the U.S. craft spirits industry. Its mission is to elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. For information about ACSA, call 202-669-3661 or: https://americancraftspirits.org/.

The Distilled Spirits Council is the leading voice and advocate for distilled spirits in the United States. Representing the leading producers of distilled spirits, the Council: advocates on legislative, regulatory and public affairs issues impacting the distilled spirits sector at the local, state, federal and international levels; promotes the distilled spirits sector, raising awareness and opening markets in the United States and around the globe; and encourages responsible and moderate consumption of distilled spirits. Information: https://www.distilledspirits.org/.

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Photo caption: Pictured left to right: Paul Twyford, Winter Park Distillery, Philip McDaniel, St. Augustine Distillery, Rep. John Rutherford, and Roger Morenc, Marlind & Barrel Distillery.

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