The Wine Business Program within Sonoma State University's School of Business and Economics launches a new course, "Wine Entrepreneurship," as part of the Chalone Entreprenuer-in-Residence (EIR) program this spring.
Last May, David Stare, founder of Dry Creek Vineyard, and W. Reed
Foster , co-founder of Ravenswood Winery, were selected as the first
recipients of the Chalone EIR program.
David Stare and Reed Foster will instruct students on how to write a
business plan for a wine-related business or venture. The course syllabus is an all-star line-up of industry veterans who built and advised successful wine businesses.
TK. Clarke, acting Dean of the School of Business and Economics, commented: "We are honored to have entrepreneurs come and share their business experience with our students and the community. Their donation of time and financial resources during the current budget crisis is a great gift for the school."
The Chalone EIR program is designed to bring a wine industry entrepreneur to the university for a semester of teaching, working with faculty, and enriching student experiences.
Chalone Wine Foundation, an organization that awards scholarships to students studying the art or science of wine or food, provides financial grants to wine-related nonprofit groups, and administers the wine donations of the Chalone Wine Group, is underwriting the "Entrepreneur-in-Residence" program.
The class will meet Wednesday nights from 7 -9:40 p.m. Community members may enroll through Open University on a space available basis. For further information, visit
www.sonoma.edu/exed/openuniversity/ or call (707) 664-2394.
