Partners

US DRINKS CONFERENCE www.usdrinksconference.com
Brand Action Team is one of the founders and organizers of the U.S. Drinks Conference. USDC is a "must-attend" event for folks looking for insights into penetrating the U.S spirits, wine and beer markets. This year, the two-day event will feature a stellar line-up of industry experts who will be tackling the practical questions exporters are asking:

What are the steps I need to take to enter the U.S. market?
How do I find the right importer and get distribution in the U.S.?
What do importers and on and off premise retailers expect from a supplier?
What are the trends in the U.S. market on and off trade and how can I use this information to decide how, when, and where to market my product?
How much money do I need to spend, for what period of time, and how to allocate to key functions...POS, advertising, sales support?

MHW Ltd. www.mhwltd.com
MHW provides foreign suppliers with a cost effective and efficient approach to conducting business in the U.S. beverage alcohol market. In addition to federal import and wholesale permits, MHW holds licenses to ship wine, spirits, and beer to wholesalers throughout the country. MHW is also licensed as a wholesaler to sell direct to retailers in New York, New Jersey and California. MHW provides all administrative services and regulatory compliance, including transportation, logistics, warehousing, reporting, billing and collection.

Contact: John Beaudette
MHW Ltd
272 Plandome Road, Suite 100
Manhasset, New York 11030
Phone: (516) 869-9170
Fax: (516) 869-9171
Email: WebInfo@MHWLtd.com

NEXT LEVEL MARKETING LLC www.nextlevel-co.com
Next Level is a marketing and promotion agency specializing in the selection, retention and management of promotional teams that execute brand-building activities at retail. Next Level also provides a full array of consulting services, training, custom research and strategic insights to their clients.

Contact: Mike Ginley
Next Level Marketing, LLC
1330 Post Road East
Westport, CT 06880
Phone: (203) 292-6295
Email: mginley@nextlevel-co.com

NIXON PEABODY LLP www.nixonpeabody.com
Nixon Peabody LLP is one of the largest and most respected law firms in the world with approximately 700 attorneys collaborating across major practice areas in 17 cities. A primary area of specialization is in beverage alcohol, where Nixon Peabody attorneys represent and guide clients in the US on all matters involving licensing, taxation, labeling, distribution, and sale of wine, beer, and spirits.

Contact: Vince O'Brien
Phone: (212) 940-3000
Email: vobrien@nixonpeabody.com

PROMPT CUSTOM POS PROGRAM www.goprompt.com
PROMPT is a provider of customized print materials designed to boost brand sales at point-of-sale. This industry-leading program offers a high-speed, made-to-order selection of design templates, and is streamlined to track and fulfill orders and manage budgets and spending completely online. To complement their completely automated design process, a team of talented designers is available who specialize in on and off premise point of sale materials.

Contact: Paul Charbonneau
1-877-285-7413
Email: orders@goprompt.com

WESTERN CARRIERS
Western Carriers is a leader in domestic U.S. shipping and logistics in the wine and spirits industries. From multiple warehouses in NJ and California, they deliver daily to just about every wholesaler in the U.S. handling wines and spirits. Additional services include private wine collection cellaring and relocation.

Contact: Michael Hodes
Western Carriers Inc.
2220 91st Street
North Bergen, NJ 07047
Phone: 800-631-7776, 201-739-8905
Email: mmjshodes@aol.com

Built In China
With over 50 years of combined experience in manufacturing and product sourcing in China, Built in China takes the mystery out of glass bottle manufacturing. Whether you're an entrepreneur or Fortune 500 firm, they can help you determine if having your bottle made in China will benefit your business. Don't forget to ask about their decorating capabilities as well.

Contact: Seamus McDonald
41690 Enterprise Circle N.,
Suite 211
Temecula, CA 92590
Phone: 951-491-7500
Email: seamus@builtinchina.com