Independent Brewers Association

Board Nominations Deadline Extended We're giving everyone a little bit of extra time over the weekend to get your board nominations in. We're looking for nominations from indie brewery members across the country that can bring strategic thinking to this next phase of the battle for indie beer.

Now lets start the week shining a light on King River Brewing who continue to dazzle us with their use of the Independent Seal. This new Australian Independent IPA (AIIPA) is being canned this week so will be available soon and we bet it will be extra delicious just because of its name! If you are investing in raising awareness or doing something cool and groovy to showcase your independence please let us know.

We’re finishing off the week with a round of applause for our members who invest in showcasing their independence. Well done to Michael and the team at Ward's Brewery 👉 Glad it’s our Beer! who recently appeared on Sunrise, displaying the Independent Seal loud and proud! Thanks guys 👏 https://lnkd.in/gP4cwQbH

Did you know an IBA membership comes with a FREE Human Resources Service? Even if you have a dedicated HR resource in the team, these resources and 1:1 support will make it soooo much easier for them to do their job. The newly released Workplace Policy Templates for all employees, subcontractors, suppliers and guests of your brewery is one you want to take a look at. This ready-to-use resource will help you to outline your Workplace Health & Safety Policy to set clear expectations, establish guidelines for behaviour and ensure structure, consistency and clarity for everyone involved. (Member login required for this one) https://lnkd.in/gRADrJS7

Calling all South Australian brewers! As you know we try to respond to all relevant state and territory inquiries that may result in some benefit for our members. We will follow up on this opportunity but would also encourage you to put in a response from your own perspective. More information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gYnAwN2x

While we're in celebration mode, given the challenging times some of us are facing, it warms our heart to shout out to our members who are embarking on new adventures. Cheers to those who are creating new indie hubs - making sure the best of the best beers are front and centre throughout the nation! #cheerstoindiebeers Well done to the team at Range Brewing who have opened their new venue: https://lnkd.in/gk83QxFn Moon Dog Craft Brewery, also expanding with a spiffy new home: https://lnkd.in/gurbBWdt And to our pals at Felons Brewing Co. Manly transforming prime real estate in Manly: https://lnkd.in/gR4HxWG4

Help lead the IBA into the next era – elected Board Director Nominations now open and close 31 October. If you are passionate about supporting our industry and have the skills, expertise and time to help lead the IBA please nominate or think about tapping someone on the shoulder you think would do a great job. Noting, these 3 year terms are open to Brewery Members only. For more information, the role description and the nomination form please visit: https://lnkd.in/gDGCvtfe

We love celebrating our members who participate in brewery trails as we know how much of a contribution they make to the visitor economy. This week we're happy to share a new brewery trail in Newcastle - an initiative supported by Newcastle Council. Well done Council for realising the benefit these businesses bring to your community! Check out the interactive map below... https://lnkd.in/gxQYJN58

We’ve been working away at responding to member requests for Workplace Policy Templates that will be crucial in enhancing your ability to manage your workforce effectively and maintain a compliant, productive and safe work environment. The first one is a Business Restructure Policy template, available in Word format so you can easily tailor it for your company. Log in to download now. https://lnkd.in/gwkUE94g

Did you know we have a partnership with Australia Post that provides exclusive, discounted freight for our members? You can find a rate card for your area and get started easily via your member log in. We know every little saving helps at the moment so thought we'd post a wee reminder! https://lnkd.in/gbXADYCm