Portland, Oregon - The Portland Business Journal recently recognized Irene
Firmat, Full Sail's Founder and CEO, for her contributions to the business
community. In addition to receiving an Orchid Award, Firmat was named Woman
Executive of the Year for Small and Medium Business. In the awards presentation
Firmat was commended for her leadership, vision, solid values and continued
growth. "I am very grateful for this award because it acknowledges all the
passion and commitment that our team at Full Sail puts in every day. It is a
team that I am very proud to be apart of. It is also exciting to see an Oregon
brewery being recognized as it highlights the importance of the Oregon Craft
Beer industry to the Oregon economy," said Firmat.
About Full Sail Brewing Company:
The independent and employee-owned Full Sail Brewery is perched on a bluff
in Hood River, Oregon, overlooking the most epic wind and kite surfing spot
in the world. At this very moment 47 specialists in the liquid refreshment
arts are crafting barley and hops into your next beer. Among the company's
most popular brews are Full Sail Amber, IPA, Pale, LTD, Session and Session
Black Premium lager. Founded in 1987, the Full Sail crew has been fermenting
godlike nectar for 22 years. Committed to brewing great beer and sustainable
practices their award winning brews are now available in twenty states. The
Full Sail Tasting Room and Pub is open seven days a week. Swing by for a
pint, grab a bite, tour the brewery, or just soak up the view.
http://www.fullsailbrewing.com
To view the complete story and the award winners' profiles visit the
Portland Business Journal :
http://portland.bizjournals.com/portland/stories/2010/04/05/daily41.html
For more information the Oregon
Craft Beer industry visit the OregonBrewer's Guild:
http://oregonbeer.org/facts/
