The Wine Entrepreneurship Certificate Program from the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University. The application window for our Spring 2024 cohort is now open, and we believe this program could be the transformative experience you've been seeking in the world of wine business.

As the year draws to a close, it's time to look ahead to the exciting opportunities that await in 2024. Enhance your knowledge of the Wine Business industry by enrolling in our comprehensive Wine Business Courses. Starting in January, embark on a new journey with our Wine Business Management Certificate program, or join our highly acclaimed Wine Entrepreneurship program in February. We look forward to welcoming you to a year of growth and success. Wine Business Courses & Certificates Our wine business programs are tailored for working wine business professionals. You will gain the skills you need to get ahead today and the edge to conquer whatever comes next. Our wine business courses and certificates are led by wine industry professionals who engage directly with students in the classroom online and are scheduled conveniently for working professionals. Offerings: Courses and certificates are modular in structure. Courses can be taken individually or assemb

Dr. Anisya Fritz  Sonoma State University’s (SSU) Wine Business Institute (WBI) announces the return of its highly acclaimed Wine Entrepreneurship Certificate program, led by renowned strategist Dr. Anisya Fritz. This eight-week certificate program aims to empower leaders in small wine enterprises with the tools for success, whether it’s launching a new product, starting a venture, or advancing a career in the wine industry. Participants will delve into key aspects of the wine business, including setting clear objectives, assessing emerging opportunities, leveraging strengths, building strong financial strategies, and exploring various profitability models. You’ll also benefit from valuable insights shared by industry experts with years of experience. “Dr. Fritz’s visionary work in advancing the field of innovation in the beverage and wine industries make her a true exemplar of the CSU Sonoma State University spirit and it is an honor to have her

Members of the Sonoma State University School of Business and Economics Community Provide Vital New Sources of Sanitizer in Fight Against Pandemic What do spirits and hand sanitizer have in common? They require alcohol. Three members of the Sonoma State University School of Business and Economics family have responded to the nationwide shortage of hand sanitizer by pivoting production from beverages to hand sanitizer. Sonoma Wine Executive MBA students Jason Somerby of New Alchemy Distilling and Travis Smith of American Winesecrets LLC and Spiritsmith LLC, and Gary Heck, owner of F. Korbel & Bros and Wine Business Institute advisory board chairperson, are utilizing their production facilities to help fight the spread of COVID-19 throughout California. They are producing and donating hand sanitizer to local and government agencies, hospitals, first responders, and other essential businesses such as grocery stores and commercial farming operations. The generosity and community-mind