Mims Distributing Company Partners with The Wildlife Society’s Renewable Energy Working Group
North Carolina Beer and Wine Distributor Supports Sustainability Group’s Annual Conference
Raleigh, NC, October 07, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Mims Distributing Company, a leading North Carolina wholesale beverage distributor, is partnering with The Wildlife Society’s Renewable Energy Working Group (REWG) by hosting a social at the parent society’s 23rd Annual Conference. The REWG, which focuses on wildlife and ecological issues associated with the siting, construction, and operation of renewable energy generating facilities, will take a tour of Mims’ sustainable facility and conclude with a social and networking reception on-site.
For more than 50 years, Mims Distributing has maintained a commitment to develop partnerships with groups throughout the state dedicated to the conservation of natural habitats and reusable energy resources. Committed to sustainability in its everyday operation, in 2011, Mims Distributing moved to a newly renovated facility, which includes one of the largest private solar rooftops in Wake County and bio-retention ponds to minimize on-site water consumption.
The tour of Mims’ facility and following networking event will be held for current and future members of the REWG at The Wildlife Society’s 23rd Annual Conference. The conference is one of the largest gatherings of wildlife professionals and students in North America and will take place Saturday, Oct. 15 through Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Raleigh Convention Center.
For more information on The Wildlife Society, REWG, and its conference visit http://wildlife.org.
Quotes:
"At Mims Distributing, we’re always interested in working with other organizations that share our values, including our strong ideal of sustainability," said Jeff Mims, CMO of Mims Distributing Company. “We’re proud to work with The Wildlife Society’s REWG to support their efforts in renewable resources and spread the word on how they’re making a difference in the industry.”
“We thank Mims Distributing for hosting us during the annual conference in Raleigh this year,” said Greg Forcey, chair of the REWG. “Partnering with an organization that’s built their business based on ecologically-friendly operations provides a great synergy with the mission of our working group.”
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About Mims Distributing:
Mims Distributing Company, established in 1964 in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a family-owned beer and wine distributor servicing the entire state of North Carolina. The company offers MillerCoors brands; a wide selection of popular craft beers, including Ballast Point, Coronado, DuClaw, Foothills and Sierra Nevada; and an expanding world-class wine portfolio, including Palazzo, Keever Vineyards, Hourglass, and Arkenstone. These beverage experts also produce “Tales from the Cask,” an award-winning craft beer podcast. In addition to industry excellence, Mims Distributing is committed to supporting the local community, donating more than $60,000 in financial and in-kind donations to area nonprofits annually. For its dedication to beer, sustainability and its local community, Beverage World magazine recognized Mims Distributing as the 2015 Beer Wholesaler Of The Year. “Tales From The Cask” was also named one of the top beer podcasts in the U.S. by the North American Guild of Beer Writers in both 2014 and 2015. A family-friendly company, Mims Distributing was the recipient of the 2013 and 2014 Carolina Parent Family-Friendly 50 award. As always, Mims Distributing advocates for drinking in moderation. For more information, visit http://mimsdistributing.com.
For more than 50 years, Mims Distributing has maintained a commitment to develop partnerships with groups throughout the state dedicated to the conservation of natural habitats and reusable energy resources. Committed to sustainability in its everyday operation, in 2011, Mims Distributing moved to a newly renovated facility, which includes one of the largest private solar rooftops in Wake County and bio-retention ponds to minimize on-site water consumption.
The tour of Mims’ facility and following networking event will be held for current and future members of the REWG at The Wildlife Society’s 23rd Annual Conference. The conference is one of the largest gatherings of wildlife professionals and students in North America and will take place Saturday, Oct. 15 through Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Raleigh Convention Center.
For more information on The Wildlife Society, REWG, and its conference visit http://wildlife.org.
Quotes:
"At Mims Distributing, we’re always interested in working with other organizations that share our values, including our strong ideal of sustainability," said Jeff Mims, CMO of Mims Distributing Company. “We’re proud to work with The Wildlife Society’s REWG to support their efforts in renewable resources and spread the word on how they’re making a difference in the industry.”
“We thank Mims Distributing for hosting us during the annual conference in Raleigh this year,” said Greg Forcey, chair of the REWG. “Partnering with an organization that’s built their business based on ecologically-friendly operations provides a great synergy with the mission of our working group.”
New Media Content:
Mims Distributing Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/MimsDistributing
Mims Distributing Twitter account:
https://twitter.com/mimsdist
Mims Distributing Instagram account:
http://instagram.com/mimsdist
About Mims Distributing:
Mims Distributing Company, established in 1964 in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a family-owned beer and wine distributor servicing the entire state of North Carolina. The company offers MillerCoors brands; a wide selection of popular craft beers, including Ballast Point, Coronado, DuClaw, Foothills and Sierra Nevada; and an expanding world-class wine portfolio, including Palazzo, Keever Vineyards, Hourglass, and Arkenstone. These beverage experts also produce “Tales from the Cask,” an award-winning craft beer podcast. In addition to industry excellence, Mims Distributing is committed to supporting the local community, donating more than $60,000 in financial and in-kind donations to area nonprofits annually. For its dedication to beer, sustainability and its local community, Beverage World magazine recognized Mims Distributing as the 2015 Beer Wholesaler Of The Year. “Tales From The Cask” was also named one of the top beer podcasts in the U.S. by the North American Guild of Beer Writers in both 2014 and 2015. A family-friendly company, Mims Distributing was the recipient of the 2013 and 2014 Carolina Parent Family-Friendly 50 award. As always, Mims Distributing advocates for drinking in moderation. For more information, visit http://mimsdistributing.com.
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