By Jarrod Mills
Staff Writer Mar 11, 2021
Mar 11, 2021
CORBIN â The funding efforts to build a farmers market pavilion in downtown Corbin received a significant boost recently, as Corbin Director Maggy Kriebel announced Hometown Bank has pledged a quarter of a million dollar sponsorship to the project.
âIâve never received a sponsorship anywhere close to that amount in my career,â Kriebel told the Tourism Commission during its meeting Tuesday evening. âIâm so grateful.â
President and CEO of Hometown Bank Tim Barnes said he was thankful of Kriebel for bringing the idea to the bank. He added that the bank wanted to do the sponsorship because they saw a need to help downtown Corbin.
Winner of Patrón Perfectionists Margarita of the Year announced
11 March 2021 By Christian Smith
The winner of this year’s Patrón Perfectionists Margarita of the Year has been announced, after more than 40 Patrón Perfectionists from across the globe submitted their original take on the Margarita.
This year’s quest for the Patrón Perfectionists Margarita of the Year was launched by Difford’s Guide on 22 February to coincide with International Margarita Day and saw some 40-plus entries from previous Patrón Perfectionists global finalists.
Ultimately, Chiara Mascellaroâs ‘Rosalia’ cocktail was crowned the winner as the most voted cocktail. This year’s quest saw a focus on home cocktail making, with bartenders encouraged to explore the potential of a Margarita using everyday ingredients.
A US Trade Hub Finances Agbanga Karite Alaffia Economic governance Thursday, 11 March 2021 14:21
(Togo First) - Agbanga Karité Alaffia, the shea nut processing firm owned by the Togolese Olowo-N’djo Tchala, will receive financing from the West Africa Trade & Investment Hub. The latter is a trade hub financed by USAID. It supports private businesses in West Africa, regarding sustainable development issues.
The investment will be used to
“purchase shea nut supplies and others worth $299,000, as well as to produce shea butter which will be exported to the US and other countries in 2021.”
For Alaffia, the financing will help it meet its increasing costs, amid restrictions induced by Covid-19.
LOIRE VALLEY WINES – EXCLUSIVE VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS
Award-winning wine journalist and Master of Wine Rebecca Gibb will share her expertise on Loire Valley Wines during three unique online masterclasses.
Rebecca will guide attendees through a top selection of Loire Valley Wines from various appellations – Muscadet, Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, Crémant-de-Loire, Dry Vouvray and Saumur Champigny
Last year, the iconic Loire Valley Wines presented their world-class wines across London via four wine tasting routes across the capital. After the huge success of the activity in London, the Loire Valley Wines “bucketlist” will this year be coming to Liverpool, Manchester, and Bristol in summer 2021.