Discovery Series: The Business of Beer with Steel Toad Brewing Company

Richard Goodine

Join us for the latest Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Discovery Series, where we hear from local leaders in fascinating industries. Guests will enjoy some delicious beers and hear from Steel Toad Brewing Company about how they stay competitive in Canada's bustling craft beer market.

Why you need to attend?

  • Connect with members of the LOT Program in a fun and casual environment
  • Learn about Greater Vancouver's craft beer market from Steel Toad's COO
  • Enjoy some delicious beer and food at the spectacular Steel Toad Brew Pub & Dining Hall
This event is limited to Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Leaders of Tomorrow Program (LOT) students and mentors. Please contact programs@boardoftrade.com if you have any questions about how you can get involved.

About the speaker:

Mr. Goodine’s experience in food and wine spans more than 20 years in all aspects of the business, from restaurant staff and management to directing the marketing efforts of a national premium wine company in Canada. He holds a Higher Certificate from The London Wine and Spirit Education Trust and was a regional finalist in the Le Grand Vin du Sopexa, Sommelier competition. While in the restaurant business, he was awarded The Wine Spectator – Award of Excellence for three consecutive years and was a 4 time Gold Medal award winner at the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival “Wine List Competition.” He has received his Certified Specialist of Wine Certificate from the Society of Wine Educators.

Richard has lived on 4 continents which has given him a very broad view of food and what makes it great. Numerous events conducted in conjunction with great chefs from places like Citrus in LA, Le Cirque in NY and 2 starred Michelin, Acquamatta in Arezzo Italy. In Vancouver, he managed several of the cities iconic restaurants including The Cannery and Joe Fortes. The driving force behind Richard’s philosophy is a mix of celebrating classic culinary skills and maintaining an unpretentious attitude. Food and wine should be celebrated at the table with great friends and family. Use quality ingredients, make the most of those ingredients and care about what you do, and you will have a great meal is his mantra.

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This event is presented by The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Program. The LOT Program is our mentorship program that connects top post-secondary students with leading industry professionals. Launched in 1999, LOT is recognized as the premier mentorship program in British Columbia. Based on the pillars of mentorship, leadership, networking, and volunteerism, LOT candidates go through a competitive and rigorous selection process to experience a year of accelerated professional and personal growth. Discover more.