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The Texoma region will be world-renowned for its excellence in wine, brewing and distillation, as well as ancillary industries in viticulture and fermentation.
This will be the result of an outstanding partnership involving Grayson College, the cities of the Texoma Region, local industries, supporting institutions of higher education, Cognac, France, and an active and vital Cooperative. Grayson College will be known for The Texas Center of Excellence for Viticulture & Fermentation Sciences" and will have an internationally known Munson Research Vineyard and Winery. The Texoma Appellation will be the most productive in Texas, and the many vineyards and wineries, agricultural producers supporting the industries, breweries and distilleries will play a significant role in making the Texoma region a major destination in Texas tourism.
By 5/31/2017 grants will be written that will provide funds to staff the Texoma Craft Beverage Alliance Foundation, or to engage a contract services agency that will provide management of the Texoma Craft Beverage Alliance Foundation.
TCBAF will have staff in place, or a contract services angency will be in place by 12/31/2018.
Fully develop the Texoma Craft Beverage Alliance Foundation and the Texoma Craft Beverage Alliance.
By 12/31/2018, the Texoma Craft Beverage Alliance Foundation will have received grants totaling at least $500,000 in support of the expanded Viticulture and Enology Program at Grayson College, the Distillery/Brewing Building and Programs, the Winery Incubator/Vineyard Cooperative Program, and the Munson Research Vineyard.
Expanded Viticulture and Enology programs.
Established Distillery/Brewing programs and Building.
Established Operational Winery Incubator/Vineyard Cooperative Program.
Establish an Expanded Munson Research Vineyard by 12/31/2019.
By 12/31/2018, the Texoma Craft Beverage Alliance will be self-supporting with 90% of the eligible entities in the region as members with the ultimate goal of enhanced internship and employment opportunities for Grayson College and Austin College students and graduates.
TCBA established with 90% of eligible entities as members.
TCBA self-supporting (both by 12/31/2018).
Enhanced internship and employment opportunities for Grayson College and Austin College students and graduates.
By 1/1/2018, a Munson Winery Incubator and Vineyard Cooperative will be in place.
An operational Munson Winery Incubator and Vineyard Cooperative in place by 1/1/2018.
The Grayson College Distilling Program will have a building completed, and will have a license to operate by 12/31/2018.
The Grayson College Distilling Program will have 20 FTE students enrolled by 12/31/2018.
Expanded opportunities for Grayson College students.
Twenty FTE students enrolled by 12/31/2018.
By 12/31/2018, the Grayson College Distilling Program will begin hosting Quarterly Distilling Conferences and will have added a weekend distilling class schedule for each subsequent semester.
Grayson College will host Quarterly Distilling Conferences and weekend distilling classes by 12/31/2018.
By 12/31/2018, Grayson College will have added 1-2 staff members to the Fermentation Sciences program.
Expanded Fermentation Sciences programs with more Grayson College students served.
The Munson Craft Beverage Festival, with two tracks, one for the consuming populace and one for the grower/producer (plus Grayson College Fermentation Sciences students), will be held in 2018.
Planning for the 2018 Munson Craft Beverage Festival will begin by 6/11/2017.
The Munson Craft Beverage Festival with two tracks in 2018.
Enhanced knowledge for both the consumer and the grower/producer.
Heightened exposure for the regional craft beverage industry.
Heightened exposure for the Grayson College Fermentation Sciences program.
By 1/1/2018, The WBD Asset Map will be expanded to include all Texoma Craft Beverage Alliance member vineyards, wineries, distillers, brewers, B&B's, restaurants, and ancillary businesses, with layers for each of the above segments. The map will be digital, printable, and downloadable; Grayson College Fermentation Sciences students and Austin College students will participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the map.
Enhanced exposure for all TCBA members.
Opportunities for Grayson College and Austin College students to have hands-on experiences.
By 1/1/2018, an established Texoma Craft Beverage Trail, with east and west segments, will be in place. Grayson College Fermentation Sciences students will assist in both development and ongoing implementation of the Trail.
Heightened awareness of regional WBD industry.
More visitors to regional WBD industry entities.
By 5/1/2017, a Texoma Craft Beverage Alliance Marketing Committee will be established, with a charge of having a comprehensive Alliance marketing plan, and incentive plan in place by 1/1/2018.
Increased membership in the Texoma Craft Beverage Alliance.
Enhanced exposure for the Texoma Craft Beverage Alliance.
How about Some Fun Facts about Texoma?
A partnership between Austin College and Grayson College to take the Munson Research Vineyard and Winery to a new level, a marketing program, and several tourism initiatives, including an interactive regional craft beverage map created by the TCOG GIS program.
Who is part of this effort?
The Texoma Craft Beverage Alliance was founded by Grayson College, Sherman Economic Development Corporation, and Denison Development Alliance, and facilitated by TCOG.
How do I join the Texoma Craft Beverage Alliance?
Become an integral part of this exciting new organization. Taking the Craft Beverage Industry to a new level in the Texoma Region.
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Professionals in our region have a wealth of experience in many of these industries, and this new coordinated effort will propel our area into the forefront of this emerging field.
Building a new industry in our region will bring new investment, new jobs and most of all very creative entrepreneurs. We have already been successful in bringing a new distillery to Denison and a micro-brewery is scheduled to open by December of 2014. These two projects will result in over $2 million in new investment for the area.
We have an existing wine trail featuring T.V. Munson's home as well as the vineyard with all the root stock he developed at Grayson College. These assets are unique to our area. Working with the businesses, we hope to develop this economic engine in our area.
The new association provides a framework to build regional strength and visibility of the brand, as members work together on marketing, promotion and even cooperative purchasing as a group.
The craft beverage industry is a fast growing industry and we are fortunate to have some tremendous assets in Texoma. Sherman is proud to be a partner in the effort to advance this promising sector.
Development of industries in fermentation science requires an understanding of and compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations. The best method for accomplishing a successful business is through both knowledge of the process of fermentation and how product is lawfully moved to the consumer.