Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is raising a glass to Women’s History Month as it launches the second annual “Powered by Women” campaign honoring female pioneers in the wine and spirits industry. RNDC partners with suppliers to support Women of the Vine and Spirits (WOTVS) Foundation with scholarship contributions for rising females in the food, wine, spirits, beer and hospitality industries through education, leadership and professional development, the company states.
“Our ‘Powered by Women’ campaign represents our dedicated focus of investing in, uplifting and amplifying strong female voices within this space,” said Jenn Engel, RNDC’s Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, in a news release. “I’m so proud to help lead this campaign on behalf of our company and look forward to seeing and working with more female-led brand and industry leaders in the future.”
Empowering Women in the Beverage Alcohol Industry
RNDC has designed internal programs to promote gender diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, according to the company. Its Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF) provides professional development and networking opportunities to support career advancement for female leaders.
“As an organization committed to fostering the next generation of women leaders in beer, wine and spirits, Women of the Vine & Spirits is honored to be part of RNDC’s Powered by Women Campaign in celebration of Women’s History Month,” said Deborah Brenner, Founder & CEO, Women of the Vine & Spirits and Diverse Powered Brands, President, Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation, in the release.
“Thank you to RNDC and the participating suppliers for supporting the Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation. The campaign will have a direct impact on the number of scholarships our Foundation can award this year in support of women’s education and professional development in the beverage alcohol and hospitality industries,” she continued.
