My husband and I just returned from our annual Octoberfest Brewery Tour. This year we took our sipping and scenery to Charleston, SC, and it was glorious!
Businesses Working Together
In one of Charleston’s lesser known but rising neighborhoods is the Charleston Brewery District. It’s a community of ten breweries “sharing their love of beer with the Lowcountry,” as they like to boast. It’s also an example of savvy entrepreneurs working together to create a tourist hotspot, benefitting both their businesses and their community.
Creative Collaboration
Tarah Gee, president of the Charleston Brewery District, says there are many advantages to working together. Two innovative ideas rocking it for both the breweries and the community:
- Free Shuttle
The ten breweries have chipped in to provide a free shuttle every Saturday. Beer enthusiasts ride from brewery to brewery, sampling and enjoying.
- Keep Charleston Beautiful
Once a month, the breweries take turns hosting a neighborhood clean-up. The breweries provide the bags and volunteers provide the umph. Afterward, everyone gathers for a beer.
What about you? How can you and your competitors work together?
What I’m Working On This Month
Join me November 4 as I present an inspiring workshop for the Women Food & Ag Network. Here’s the scoop!
What I’m Tuned In To This Month
- It takes a team, even in the craft beer industry.
- October was National Women’s Small Business Month: Two women forge their way and help others to do the same.
- What makes Wisconsin special: One brewery’s pandemic business model.
- Are predicted shortages stressing your gift plans? Give an Ice Age Trail poster.