FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Summit Brewing Company recognized for Community and Business Contributions
Awards given by Minneapolis Chamber and Minnesota Resaurant Assocaiton
ST. PAUL, Minn. – (November 25, 2013) –Summit Brewing Company has
being recognized for their community and business contributions with the Minnesota Keystone award from the
Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce and with the Minnesota Restaurant
Association’s Allied Partner of the Year award.
The Minnesota Keystone
is a program within the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce that
recognizes companies donating at least 2 percent of their pre-tax earnings back
to their local community. In 1976, 23
Minnesota companies created this program (originally known as "The 5%
Club") to recognize and encourage charitable giving in the state. The
commitment of Minnesota Keystone participants continues to serve as an example
to other businesses, both here and around the globe, and to sustain Minnesota’s
spirit of generosity and sense of community. In its 37th year, the
Minnesota Keystone Program will honor Summit Brewing Company, Cardinal of
Minnesota and Land O’Lakes at the annual celebration luncheon on December 12 at
the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. Gregg Steinhafel, Chairman, President and
CEO of Target Corporation will be the keynote speaker and address over 600
people in attendance.
The Minnesota Restaurant Association
Allied Partner of the Year award is given to a member of their association who
has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the restaurant industry and
community. Summit will be honored at their annual holiday party on Monday,
November 25.
Summit Brewing Company
Founded in St. Paul, Minn. in 1986, Summit
Brewing Company has stayed close to its roots, serving the Upper Midwest and
Great Lakes region. Summit’s beers are currently available in 17 states
including Minnesota, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky,
Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin. Summit now produces 13 varieties of premium
craft beer, including seven year-round, four seasonal beers, and the limited
release Unchained Series and Union Series. Since its inception, the brewery has
been a consistent pioneer in the craft beer movement.
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Summit Brewing Company
(651) 265-7821
Ryan Benson
Gabriel deGrood Bendt (GdB)
(612) 547-5030
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