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January 23, 2008

January Unified Wine & Grape Symposium eNewsletter

Spanish Session Attendees Eligible for Certificates of Completion

This year's Spanish sessions, three in all, are offering attendees the opportunity to earn a certificate of completion in either grapegrowing OR winemaking. Sessions are: Grapegrowing (Vineyard Cultural Practices to Increase Fruit and Wine Quality); Winemaking (Winery and Lab Safety; Sanitation After Chlorine and Introduction to Sensory Analysis and Wine Tasting); and We Have the Technology: How Do We Use It?

The registration of $50 for the Spanish sessions includes the exhibits on Wednesday and Thursday.

A certificate of completion will be provided at the conclusion of the joint session. Attendees must complete two of the three sessions to qualify for the certificate. Click here for more details

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It's Back - Parking at Raley Field

Once again, parking with shuttle service from Raley Field to the Convention Center will be available during trade show hours on Wednesday and Thursday. Just go to Raley Field just off I-80 west of downtown, park and take the shuttle bus. Park all day for just $8.
For a map and more information, click here.

Don't forget start times for General Sessions at the Hyatt are:
Tuesday - 9 a.m., Wednesday - 8:30 a.m., Thursday - 9 a.m.

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Looking for Someplace to Eat?

In recent years, downtown Sacramento has exploded with great places to eat. Whether you are looking for an Italian bistro or a great hamburger, there's a place for your palate. Check with the Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) desk inside the Convention Center to get more information on downtown restaurants. Or check out the SCVB Web site and make reservations before you go.

See you at the Unified!

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Wine Industry Teams with
PG&E on Energy Reduction

California wineries and PG&E have teamed up to reduce wine industry energy consumption. "Wineries and vineyards are increasingly recognizing comprehensive energy management as key to sustainability planning, greenhouse gas reductions, and competitive business practices," said Patsy Dugger, Senior Program Manager for PG&E's agriculture programs. "California's wine industry has shown stellar leadership in energy and the environment, and PG&E's Diamond sponsorship of the Unified Symposium is intended to showcase the results and share best practices with other wineries."

Since 2005, PG&E has partnered with the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, established by the California Association of Winegrape Growers and Wine Institute, to educate the industry on energy reduction and alternative energy options like solar and biodiesel. The partnership has so far more than doubled wineries' annual participation in PG&E's energy efficiency programs and has had impressive energy reduction results.

"PG&E's program offerings include regional energy management workshops, on-site facility energy audits and agricultural pump tests, engineering and design assistance, calculation tools, benchmarking resources, and rebates and incentives to help pay for energy efficiency in retrofit and new construction projects," said Dugger. "PG&E also administers incentives for the California Solar Initiative. In 2008, our efforts are expanding to address water reduction, climate change mitigation and green building for wineries."

The Unified Wine & Grape Symposium deeply appreciates that PG&E has shown their support of the wine industry's leadership in sustainability and energy efficiency as one of our sponsors. Visit them at Booth #2519 on the third floor to see how they can support your winery or business.

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Register Before 5pm January 24th
and your badge will be ready when you arrive

You can still register online for this year's Unified Symposium. When you register online, you will be able to pick up your badge at the pre-registered counters!

Click here to begin your registration

For a Complete List of Exhibitors- Click Here

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