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Maryland Department of Commerce

Advisory Commission on Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing

The Advisory Commission on Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing brings together industry and government representatives to support the growth and promotion of Maryland’s breweries, wineries and distilleries.

Established in 2022 through Senate Bill 698 - PDF - 197.3 KB, the Commission succeeded the Advisory Commission on Maryland Wine and Grape Growing and expanded its focus to include Maryland’s beer, wine and spirits industries.

Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing Promotion Fund

The Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing Promotion Fund provides grants to support projects that strengthen and promote the state’s alcohol manufacturing industry. Funding may be used to:

  • Support the creation and growth of Maryland breweries, wineries and distilleries.
  • Attract visitors to Maryland alcohol manufacturing businesses.
  • Promote special events featuring Maryland beer, wine and spirits.
  • Educate the public about alcohol manufacturing and its history in Maryland.
  • Expand minority ownership and participation in the industry.
  • Encourage the use of Maryland agricultural products in beer, wine and spirits production.

Explore the Maryland Alcohol Manufacturing Fund.

Members

  • Robert T. Butz (Acting Chair) - Owner & Founder, Windridge Farm, LLC
  • Joan Cartier, PhD - Co-Owner, Links Bridge Vineyard
  • Roy W. Crow - Co-Owner, Crow Vineyard & Winery, LLC
  • Joseph A. Fiola, PhD - Principal Agent & Specialist in Viticulture and Small Fruit, University of Maryland
  • Kimberly T. Johnson - Co-Owner & Co-Founder, Philosophy Winery
  • Eduardo Hayden - Small Business Outreach Manager - Office of Minority and Business Affairs
  • Jeffrey Kelly - Maryland Alcohol and Tobacco Commission
  • Max Lents - Baltimore Spirits Company
  • The Honorable Kris Valderrama, Delegate
  • The Honorable Craig J. Zucker, Senator

Ex Officio: Harry Coker, Jr., Secretary of Commerce; Steve Connelly, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; Laura Gutierrez, designee of Special Secretary of Small, Minority and Women Business Affairs

Contact:

Lisa Hansen Terhune
Maryland Department of Commerce
401 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
[email protected]

Upcoming Meetings

  • TBA

Meeting Archive