Small Business Administration: Winchester Brew Works

Our conversation today is part of an ongoing partnership with the US Small Business Administration highlighting small businesses in the Shenandoah Valley as well as offering advice and resources to all small businesses. My co-host for this monthly series is Carl Knoblock, Virginia District Director for the SBA. We met at Winchester Brew Works to talk with Holly Redding, one of the co-founders of the brewery about their entrepreneurial journey. Holly tells of about the brewery's origin, challenges, and the community's involvement. Holly and her business partner Bonnie Landy, along with their husbands, transformed their home brewing passion into a business, overcoming initial hesitations and financial hurdles. Throughout our conversation she emphasizes the importance of community support, highlighted by a successful Kickstarter campaign, and share insights about adapting to business challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and construction issues. Our discussion also touches on the complexities of running a brewery, the competitive landscape, and the importance of aligning business ventures with personal passions. Various aspects of operating a brewery, from obtaining licenses to hosting events, are also covered.  Learn more about Winchester Brew Works by following them on Facebook.