Prosperity pours into Calgary with onset of production at new distillery and winery
Expansion by Dragon's Den entrepreneur creates dozens of new jobs
CALGARY, May 28, 2019 /CNW/ - Calgary's local economy will get a much-needed boost this summer as production ramps up at the newly completed Minhas winery and distillery. These facilities have been added to the existing micro-brewery.
"We want Calgarians and all Albertans to know that we're committed to helping get Alberta's economy back on track," said Minhas President & CEO, and star of CBC Dragon's Den, Manjit Minhas.
"We're hiring more than 35 new staff to help us make wine and spirits right here in Calgary. Alberta is the best province in Canada to do business, and we're committed to growing here. With the help of our committed workers, we're showcasing Alberta's entrepreneurial spirit on the national and international stage.
The newly expanded Minhas liquor facilities, located at 1314 44 Ave NE in Calgary, AB, employ some of the world's most sophisticated artificial intelligence technology to produce the highest quality products using less energy than traditional distilleries.
The savings have allowed Minhas to reinvest in its workforce, and keep Calgary's economy moving forward. Some 550 people attended a one-day job fair for the new facilities on May 22. Thirty-five will be hired in the coming days.
"As we increase production, we're going to keep hiring," Minhas added.
About the facility:
In addition to its well-known beer labels, the distillery is now producing well established brands such as Blackstone Vodka, Platinum 10 times distilled Vodka, Ready To Drink Old Fashioned and Manhattan Cocktails, three types of gin and eight types of dry, semi dry and fruit infused wines.
About Manjit Minhas
Manjit Minhas is a Petroleum Engineering student turned beer baroness. She started her companies at the ripe age of 19 in Alberta, when she launched her private label beer; Mountain Crest. Giving the big boys a run for their money and becoming the first successful company to enter the Canadian beer industry in many decades. The expansion of her Calgary Brewery has been a long-held dream and accumulation of years of hard work. Manjit takes Social Responsibility very seriously. Manjit Minhas is the 1st brewer in Canada to voluntarily put a Management Warning on all her beer cans. In 2015, Manjit became a Dragon on the long-running hit CBC Dragons Den TV show. Manjit has experienced the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and is keen on helping others who work hard to create successful businesses. Being on Dragons Den show, allows her to do so on a bigger platform. An accomplished keynote speaker, she is often found speaking at conferences about entrepreneurship. Born and raised in Calgary, Manjit still calls it home with her husband and their two young daughters.
SOURCE Minhas Micro Brewery
Manjit Minhas is available for interviews. Please contact (403) 695-3701 or [email protected] for available times.
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