6/30/17
N2 Publishing
Tacoma Freedom Fair & Air Show is proud to announce our exclusive partnership with N2 Publishing. Sharing the same core values of, Humility, Unity and Freedom, N2 Publishing echoes the voice of our neighborhoods and community. Actively promoting our weekend full of events and activities in the Tacoma and Gig Harbor region. Encouraging new fellowship opportunities for families and businesses in Pierce County.
“Culture is the compass of who we are. It is the soul of N2.” Says, Earl Seals, President of N2 Publishing. N2 custom publications transforms places people live, into places people LOVE. It give members of exclusive communities the opportunity to learn about their neighbors by reading their stories and seeing photos that are important to them. The result: quality publications that reflect the community itself. Throughout the nation, communities who receive an N2 publication find that they know more about their neighbors and feel connected to them in ways that are meaningful and life changing.
“Mike Skiff and his team at N2 Publishing are all about excellence, and, the Tacoma Freedom Fair and Air Show are proud to have them as a Corporate Partner,” said Sherrie Wilson, Tacoma Freedom Fair Development Division.
N2 Publishing will be onsite as one of our premier vendors. Make sure to stop by, say, “Hi!” and meet the team!
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6/20/17
Freedom Fair “Clicks” with Craft Breweries and Specialty Beverages
Amazing fireworks and incredible airplane demonstrations won’t be the only thing that Tacoma residents have to look forward to at the July 4th Freedom Fair and Air Show. A complete new array of corporate partners have joined forces in an effort to reach new heights and leading the way is Click Wholesale Distributing who specializes in the distribution of local and regional craft beers and specialty beverages.
Craft beer enthusiast will have an extra special treat this year with offerings from the Click portfolio of brands that align well with the July 4th Tacoma festival. Try stopping by one of the new refreshment zones at the Silver Cloud Inn or in the Coastline Law firm on the south end. Tryout brews from the Pacific Brewing and Malting Company. One of the featured beers will be the Potomac Citra Pale Ale, so, sip away while listening to DJs and live music. Here’s a company that was formed in Tacoma in 1897 but was cut short by state-wide Prohibition in 1916. Now, nearly 100 years later, Pacific Brewing & Malting Co. is back in downtown Tacoma and is setting their sights on being one of the premier craft breweries in the Northwest.
If you’re up for the air show, then you’ll surely enjoy the offerings of Wingman Brewery. Now these brew-masters are guys that say they’d be glad to go from cradle to grave in Tacoma. So much so, that the founder attended Pacific Lutheran University and now donates a portion of all proceeds to Tacoma based charities.
Now if we want to talk about what independence truly means, we can’t forget Scuttlebutt Brewery. This idea stemmed from a home brew kit where the Mrs., “Scuttle”, needed to regain access to her kitchen from her beer brewing hubby. Now 20 years later, we have 20 styles of lagers and ales that are still brewed as a family business and enjoyed by many throughout the Northwest.
If you’re a true organic eating Washingtonian, you’ll surely feel good selecting beers from Uintah Brewing, a company that’s 100% solar powered. If beer’s not your thing, how about trying out cider that originated from a 100-year old family orchard located right here in Washington? That’s what you can expect from Tieton Cider Works. And, how can we forget wines? Well, we haven’t. Right along with the red, white and blue, Ryan Patrick Wines brings us Redhead Red straight from the Columbia Valley. If you want to let your hair down, you can always go for the Naked Chardonnay instead. Either way, don’t miss these selections, wine lovers.
For questions regarding the 2017 Freedom Fair, contact Sherrie Wilson at TacomaFreedomFairandAirShow@gmail.com or via telephone at 719.491.9682
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6/20/17
Grand Marshall Named for the 2017 Freedom Fair & Air Show
The Tacoma Events Commission is proud to announce the selection of the Grand Marshall for the 2017 Freedom Fair as Jim Florio, the Senior Vice President of Click Wholesale Distributing. Click Wholesale Distributing, who specializes in the distribution of craft beers and specialty beverages, inked a deal with the Tacoma Events Commission earlier this year to sponsor the Tacoma Freedom Fair and Air Show. The recent partnership strategically fits with the new layout of the event that encompasses the full two-mile stretch of Ruston Way.
“We are so pleased that Jim Florio has accepted our invitation to be the Grand Marshall of the 2017 Freedom Fair” said Tacoma Events Commission President, Lori Linenko. “Jim has been very supportive of our efforts and has committed hours of his personal time to ensure that the residents of Tacoma have the opportunity to enjoy a terrific Fourth of July event”.
Click Distributing, founded in 2002, is one of only eight companies to be named five times to Washington’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies. Click also received multiple industry awards including the National Craft Beer Distributor of the Year. The company was recently acquired by Craig Stein Beverage and the Odom Corporation creating NW Beverages, LLC., a joint venture with the common goal of becoming the leading distributor in the region providing top of the line products as well as a full-service marketing, sales and delivery solutions.
“Click Wholesale is proud to be a part of the 2017 Freedom Fair and Airshow. We have been distributing product in Tacoma for 15 years and have watched the community continue to grow in so many positive ways. It’s obvious that Tacoma city leaders are working well with the community to build for the future,” said Jim Florio, Senior Vice President of Click. “Since Click opened its doors, we have witnessed the addition of first-class venues such as the Museum of Glass along with the LeMay Car Museum. The revitalization of the downtown area coupled with improvements along the waterfront have transformed Tacoma into a model city that is a testament to the American spirit. It has been our pleasure to work with many businesses in such a vibrant community.”
Plans for the partnership include the addition of two new Refreshment Zones that will include specialty craft beers themed to fit the Fourth of July festivities. The first of the two Refreshment Zones will be located in the Silver Cloud Inn parking lot and will be paired with a DJ set to spin the latest in multiple music genres. The second Refreshment Zone will be in the Coastal Law offices parking lot on the south end of Ruston Way near the Camp Patriot stage. On the menu will also be local wines and ciders for the winery enthusiast.
For questions regarding the 2017 Freedom Fair, contact Sherrie Wilson at TacomaFreedomFairandAirShow@gmail.com or via telephone at 719.491.9682
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6/21/17
Duke’s Chowder House to Host Kid’s Stage at the Tacoma Freedom Fair & Air Show
Duke’s Chowder House will be the home of Duke’s Kids Stage at the 2017 Freedom Fair and Air Show. The stage will be packed with friendly family performances that will also be paired with a Refreshment Zone featuring soft drinks and water for those seeking to quench their thirst as they’re entertained.
As you enjoy the Duke’s stage, don’t forget to stay put for the Monster BMX Team that will perform live at various performances throughout the day just outside of Duke’s. The highly skilled team trains and performs throughout the year nationwide.
Duke’s Chowder House, located on Ruston Way in the heart of the Freedom Fair and Air Show, will have its doors open for dining during the July 4th event. The restaurant features an array of seafood and is noted for having all natural chowders. The establishment and has been voted as “The Best Happy Hour in Tacoma”. Duke’s Chowder House, a premier partner of the Tacoma Freedom Fair and Air Show host happy hour 7 days per week from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM to close in the bar and on the outdoor deck.
For questions regarding the 2017 Freedom Fair, contact Sherrie Wilson at TacomaFreedomFairandAirShow@gmail.com or via telephone at 719.491.9682
Beer and Wine Partners
Steve Navarro
Pacific Brewing and Malting
Tacoma, Washington
Co-Owner & Head of Brewing Operations and Pacific Brewing and Malting Co and American Brewing Co. Since 2013
Graduate of Washington State University Tacoma, WA.
The Pacific Brewing and Malting Company, formed in Downtown Tacoma in 1897, grew to be one of the largest breweries in the Northwest. The brand was hugely popular along the entire West Coast and Hawaii. Success was cut short by state-wide Prohibition in 1916 and the brewery closed its doors shortly thereafter.
Now, nearly 100 years later, Pacific Brewing & Malting Co. is back in Downtown Tacoma. Reformed by a group of local beer enthusiasts with a love of Tacoma and its rich history, PB&M is once again setting its sights on being one of the premier craft breweries in the Northwest.
The Featured Beer of Freedom Fair
POTOMAC CITRA PALE
6.0% ABV / 42 IBU
The Potomac Sample Room was located at the Pacific Brewing & Malting Co. brewery on Jefferson Street in Downtown Tacoma over 100 years ago. It was Tacoma’s original tap room. Potomac Citra Pale is a medium bodied single hop beer showcasing Citra hops from the Yakima Valley. Potomac’s aroma provides strong citrus and tropical tones of grapefruit, melon, lime, and passion fruit.
Ken Thoburn
Wingman Brewers
Tacoma, Washington
Brewer Master / Co-Owner at Wingman Brewers Founded in 2010
Graduate of Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, Washington
Wingman Brewers love making beer and sharing it with people. You can find their brews on tap at their taproom and many of the great restaurants and watering holes in and around Tacoma. Keep a look out for our distinctive bomb-shaped tap handle.
Tacoma is a special place for all of us. We’ve lived here for most of our lives and would be exceedingly happy to live and work in Tacoma from the cradle to the grave. Part of every sale goes to benefit Tacoma charities. This is our community, and as both residents and business owners we want to see Tacoma thrive.
Ace IPA
7.1% ABV
Ruddy in color, Ace IPA drops a hop bomb of flavor. Brewed with 5 distinctly Northwest hops, the Simcoe, Citra, Centennial Cascade, and Bravo Hops will have you wanting to drop pint after pint.
Phil and Cynthia “Scuttle” Bannan
Scuttlebutt Brewing Company
Everett, Washington
Founded in 1996, the idea started as a homebrewing kit for Father’s Day 1990. As thoughtful as the gift was, it was also a source of strife – Scuttle wanted to use the kitchen for preparing meals for the family while Phil was crowding her out in favor of homemade beer. To maintain marital bliss we decided to move out of the kitchen and into a larger operation. A business plan was established in 1995 and we grew our operation from 5 gallon buckets to a 20 barrel system.
We brewed our first beer on July 4, 1996 with a 20 barrel system in the brewhouse, two 20 barrel fermenters and one 20 barrel bright tank. We brewed three styles of beer and finished out that first year with 170 barrels sold. Since then our capacity has grown and we have broadened our product line to include more than 20 styles of hand-crafted ales and lagers.
After more than 20 years Scuttlebutt Brewing Company remains family owned and independent.
Amber Ale
5.1% ABV
Medium-bodied, caramel flavor and crisp hop finish.
Uinta Brewing CO.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Uinta brewing company began brewing beer in the winter of 1993 in a renovated mechanics garage in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their flagship beer was Cutthroat Pale Ale, named after Utah’s State Fish. This was followed by King’s Peak Porter, named after Utah’s highest peak, Golden Spike Hefeweizen, named after the spike used to commemorate the completion of the transcontinental railroad, which was completed in Utah, and Dubhe, named after the Utah Centennial star.
In 2001, Uinta became the first Utah company to be 100% wind and solar powered.
LIME PILS
5.3% ABV
Crisp, light-bodied, and immensely refreshing, our small batch Lime Pilsner combines a subtle malty sweetness with hints of fresh lime for a little splash of summertime.
Tieton Cider Works / Rambling Route Cider
Tieton, Washington
The fruit that is used in Tieton Cider Works cider comes from Craig and Sharon Campbell’s Harmony Orchards. This land has been in our family since the 1920’s when our grandfather planted his first trees in Tieton, Washington. We take our stewardship of the land seriously and have been farming organically for the last 25 years.
Hard Pear Cider
6.9% ABV
Peeled ripe pears and an endearing floral bouquet, coupled with citrusy acids and a touch of poised sweetness that lends to an impressive purity of true pear flavor. Anticipate mineral components, rich with mouth-filling body, and a refreshing, crisp finish.
Ryan Patrick Wines
From its beginnings as a family winery named after its grape-growing family founders’ two sons, to today’s incarnation as a Columbia Valley AVA star with a Leavenworth landmark tasting room, Ryan Patrick will continue to make approachable wines with a serious edge.
Intuitive winemaking is the art of letting the fruit speak for itself. Its minimalist intervention combined with consistency of style. That’s the heart of the Ryan Patrick promise: artisanal winemaking where the grape is at the center. Many wineries use static recipes for their wines; instead, winemaker Jeremy Santo does daily fermentations with different yeast or temperatures to achieve a specific effect. A true craftsman, Jeremy pulls from his scientific education and training at Snoqualmie and Canoe Ridge wineries to create consistently great wines that people love to discover and share with their friends.
2016 Rose
Varietals: 74% Syrah, 12% Cincault, 8% Grenache and 6% Mourvedre
“A Rhone-style dry Rosé, offering aromas of pomegranate, lifting with an effervescence of strawberry and ruby red grapefruit.” - Winemaker Jeremy Santo
Double Gold Medal Winner at the 2017 Savor NW Wine Awards
2015 Redhead Red
Aroma: Black cherry and ripe raspberry with dark chocolate, savory herb and red currant.
Flavor: A juicy entry with a plush mid-palate and a long fruit driven finish.
Varietals: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Syrah, 11% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot.
“An approachable red blend with rich and ripe flavors. We source fruit from vineyards throughout the Columbia Valley emphasizing backbone and depth, characteristics intrinsic to the style of our Redhead Red.” – Jeremy Santo, Winemaker
2015 Naked Chardonnay
Aroma: Ripe pear and apple with a hint of apricot and pineapple.
Flavor: A refreshing yet savory entry with a fresh fruit driven mid palate and an elegant finish.
“We are creating an approachable, savory and refreshing style of Chardonnay, sourcing fruit from warmer sites in the Columbia Valley to lend a rich and ripe profile to the wine. Malolactic fermentation, along with sur lie aging, allows for savory characters to develop, while tank fermentation maintains fresh acidity.”– Jeremy Santo, Winemaker
Supplier Information
Click Wholesale is proud to be a part of the 2017 Freedom Fair and Airshow. We have been distributing product in Tacoma for 15 years and have watched the community continue to grow in so many positive ways. It’s obvious that Tacoma city leaders are working well with the community to build for the future. Since Click opened its doors, we have witnessed the addition of first-class venues such as the Museum of Glass along with the LeMay Car Museum for example. The revitalization of the downtown area coupled with improvements along the waterfront have transformed Tacoma into a model city that is a testament to the American spirit. It has been our pleasure to work with many businesses in such a vibrant community.
A Look at Our History
April 1, 2002
CLICK WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTING was started by Peter Click and Jim Florio, who operated a successful Wine Import Business. Click acquired Amber River Distributing, a small specialty beer and wine distributor. The warehouse and offices were located in the South Park district of Seattle. The company began to operate with 6 employees and 2 delivery trucks.
May 2002
Rick Steckler was hired as the General Manager and became a co-owner in 2004.
July 2007
Peter Click sells his shares of the company and CLICK becomes an equal partnership between Jim Florio, CEO and Rick Steckler, President/COO.
June 2008
Click is named “National Craft Beer Distributor of the Year” by the National Beer Wholesalers Association and the Brewers Assn. (#1 out of 2,750 U.S. Beer Distributors).
October 2008
Jim Florio and Rick Steckler start a Beer and Wine wholesale company in Spokane, Washington with partners Terry Nichols and Josh Davis. The new company is called Click Distributing East, Inc. serving Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. The company began to operate with 10 employees.
October 2010 and October 2011
Puget Sound Business Journal names Click to Washington’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies, ranking #62 in 2009 and ranking #86 in 2010.
June 2011
Click acquires Nardone Italian Wine & Beer Distributorship.
March 1, 2012
At 9:00 AM, Click Wholesale Distributing becomes the first Washington Distributor since Prohibition to deliver Distilled Spirits to an On Premise customer under the new State I-1183 privatization regulations.
September 2013
Puget Sound Business Journal names Click Wholesale Distributing to Washington’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies for a 3rd time and Click Distributing East also is named to the list for the first time. Two of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies!
August 2014
Click Wholesale Distributing moves from its 37,000 sq. ft. Kent warehouse to its new Renton warehouse. The new warehouse is 116,000 sq. ft., has 27 dock doors, 12,000 sq. ft. cold box, and 12,000 sq. ft. of state of the art offices, 3 conference/meeting/tasting rooms and a sales meeting room that seats 100.
September 2014
Puget Sound Business Journal names Click Wholesale Distributing to Washington’s Top 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the 5th time (named to “Hall of Fame” - only 8 companies have made the list for 5 or more years) and Click Distributing East also is named to the list for the second time. Two of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies!
April 2017
The ownership group of Click Wholesale and Click Distributing East sell their businesses to Craig Stein Beverage. In turn, Craig merges the newly acquired companies into a 50/50 partnership with The Odom Corporation to form NW Beverages. The Click name will continue on with their existing staff selling the same great portfolio of craft and specialty products. NW Beverages combines 3 Great Companies into ONE Powerhouse. Our goal is to become the leading beverage distributor across the region and provide suppliers with a full-service marketing, sales and delivery solution built for the future.