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STRATEGIC ALLIANCE DRIVES MONEY INTO THE HANDS OF WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES IN BEVERAGE ALCOHOL, WORLDWIDE

New York, NY, October 8, 2024

Diverse Powered Brands™ and WEConnect International announced today a strategic alliance to help drive money into the hands of women business owners in the beverage alcohol industry by enabling them to compete in the global marketplace. This strategic alliance expands the connections between women-owned businesses and qualified buyers, supplier diversity procurement teams, wholesalers, importers and investors around the world. 

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DIVERSE POWERED BRANDS AND IMI ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC ALLIANCE TO CONNECT BEVERAGE ALCOHOL BUYERS TO DIVERSE SUPPLIERS 

Diverse Powered Brands the premier centralized B2B global digital platform for diverse suppliers in beverage alcohol and Incentive Marketing, Inc. the leading beverage marketing agency for chain hospitality, e-commerce and retail clients announce a strategic alliance aimed at providing a solution for operators seeking to source from diverse owned, led, and made brands during the Request for Proposal (RFP) process using IMIManage RFP PRO™.

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LIBDIB ANNOUNCES INTEGRATION WITH DIVERSE POWERED BRANDS™ TO AMPLIFY DIVERSITY IN BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION

San Jose, California

LibDib, an innovative web-based distribution platform, is proud to announce its integration and collaboration with Diverse Powered Brands™, the premier centralized B2B global digital catalog for diverse suppliers in the beverage alcohol industry. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in LibDib’s mission to revolutionize beverage distribution by integrating Diverse Powered Brands into its expansive digital marketplace.

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DEBORAH BRENNER: PIONEERING WOMEN IN WINE AND SPIRITS

Deborah Brenner’s impact on the wine and spirits industry is profound and far-reaching. Through her leadership, advocacy, and unwavering dedication, she has shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for future generations of women in the industry. Her commitment to empowerment and equality serves as an inspiration to all, and her legacy continues to shape the industry in meaningful ways. As she continues to lead and innovate, Brenner remains a beacon of hope and possibility, showing us all what is possible with vision, passion, and determination.

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RNDC BLENDS DIVERSITY & DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH INTEGRATION WITH DIVERSE POWERED BRANDS

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is the first to market with integration with Diverse Powered Brands™, the premier centralized B2B global digital catalog connecting diverse suppliers, buyers, supplier diversity managers, wholesalers, and investors across the entire beverage alcohol and hospitality industry.

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7 DIVERSE BRANDS WILL BE SHELVED AT TARGET STORES THANKS TO A WOMAN-OWNED TECH PLATFORM PRIORITIZING DIVERSE-LED SUPPLIERS

Seven diverse brands will soon be making their way into Target stores. This push is in part due to Diverse Powered Brands, a B2B global digital catalog that helps buyers connect with diverse suppliers and brands, according to its website.

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TARGET ADDS NEW DIVERSE SUPPLIERS TO STORE SHELVES USING INNOVATIVE TECH PLATFORM DESIGNED FOR THE BEVERAGE ALCOHOL INDUSTRY

Target Wine Buyers discovered and selected seven diverse owned, led and made brands for placement in Target stores using the new centralized B2B global digital catalog.

BUILDING DIVERSE BRANDS WITH DEBORAH BRENNER AND CHRISHON LAMPLEY

Hear from Founder & CEO of Diverse Powered Brands, Deborah Brenner and Founder & CEO of Love Cork Screw Entertainment, Chrishon Lampley for a lively conversation about building diverse brands in beverage alcohol. 

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THIRSTY THURSDSAYS AT 3 PM EST

I’m so thankful for Deborah’s contribution to women and now her DEI initiatives for our industry. What one person in a room can do for so many people is amazing…

INTRODUCING DIVERSE POWERED BRANDS: CONNECTING BRANDS AND BUYERS IN THE BEVERAGE ALCOHOL INDUSTRY

In the ever-evolving landscape of the beverage alcohol industry, there is a growing demand for diverse-owned, diverse-led, and diverse-made brands. Consumers are increasingly seeking products that reflect their values of inclusivity and social consciousness. To address this demand, Diverse Powered Brands™ has emerged as the premier centralized B2B global digital catalog, connecting diverse suppliers to buyers, supplier diversity managers, wholesalers, and investors worldwide.

BEVERAGE ALCOHOL BUYERS SEEKING DIVERSE SUPPLIERS CAN DISCOVER ALL BRANDS ON ONE DIGITAL PLATFORM

New York, NY – Dec. 12, 2023

Diverse Powered Brands™, the premier centralized B2B global digital catalog, makes searching for diverse-owned, diverse-led and diverse-made brands across all categories of beverage alcohol seamless and easy. Until now, buyers, supplier diversity managers and wholesalers lacked a centralized trusted resource to discover diverse suppliers and those that are third-party certified.

DIVERSE POWERED BRANDS IN-PERSON PITCH DAY LEADS TO SEVEN SUPPLIERS SELECTED FOR PLACEMENT IN TARGET STORES FOR SPRING 2024

New York, NY – Oct. 31, 2023

The first-of-its-kind Diverse Powered Brands™ in-person pitch day was a resounding success. Launched in April 2023, Diverse Powered Brands is the premier centralized B2B global digital catalog providing a seamless, easy, and informative way to discover diverse suppliers across all beverage alcohol and non-alcohol categories, all on one platform.

BEV ALC INDUSTRY TRAILBLAZER DEBORAH BRENNER LAUNCHES DIVERSE POWERED BRANDS™

New York, NY – Mar. 30, 2023

Diverse Powered Brands™ – a first-of-its-kind, centralized bev alc B2B global marketplace connecting diverse-owned, diverse-led and diverse-made brands to buyers, wholesalers, as well as supplier diversity procurement managers – launched today in New York with an invitation for qualified brands to sign-up for the beta version of the platform. With the goal of building equity across the bev alc supply chain, suppliers can present and manage their brand content and the buyer community can search these diverse beverage alcohol brands in one marketplace, helping to centralize the discovery and ordering process.

Driving the Beer, Wine & Spirits Community Toward a More Diverse, Equitable, Inclusive Era

September 1 2022

Over the past few years, the term “DE&I” has been captured in many headlines and articles, as companies across all industries have scrambled to create change and address deep rooted inequities. While DE&I – diversity, equity and inclusion – is a term many of us recognize, challenges often lie in translating a nod of the head to the value of diversity, equity and inclusion into impactful actions.

Deborah Brenner on Driving Diversity with Women of the Vine & Spirits

November 16 2021

“We are all united by our stories and change can only happen when we are aware of the efforts of others and see women in leadership roles.” Those are the words of Deborah Brenner, who has 

Women of the Vine & Spirits Celebrates 15 Years of Advocating for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Wine, Beer & Spirits

November 16, 2021 (New York, NY)

Deborah Brenner, Founder & CEO of Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS) is celebrating 15 years since the start of her career of championing diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I), coupled with business development