Delegate Helmer,
I write to you today to first thank you for supporting and being the Chief Patron for both of the priority bills supporting the Virginia Craft Brewers Guild this year. It is of particular pride that you’re supporting a business like Starr Hill Brewery that are members of your constituency in Fairfax County (our restaurant and biergarten are located at the Capital One campus).
Specifically on the bills, we are very passionate about HB1655 for Tied-House Reform. I have been personally working with Brett Vassey and the VCBG for several years pushing this legislation, as it will make a great impact to the hospitality industry for our craft brewers in Virginia. This bill opens doors for bartenders, servers, stockers, brewhouse workers, and part-time employees to access employment without unnecessary restrictions—empowering them to earn more, gain experience, and build their careers. The food and beverage industry is facing a historic labor shortage and this bill would allowing cross-employment to create a more flexible, skilled workforce to keep Virginia’s breweries and restaurants thriving.
Thank you again for your support and leadership. We look forward to seeing success with this bill!
Delegate Helmer, I write to you today to first thank you for supporting and being the Chief Patron for both of the priority bills supporting the Virginia Craft Brewers Guild this year. It is of particular pride that you’re supporting a business like Starr Hill Brewery that are members of your constituency in Fairfax County (our restaurant and biergarten are located at the Capital One campus). Specifically on the bills, we are very passionate about HB1655 for Tied-House Reform. I have been personally working with Brett Vassey and the VCBG for several years pushing this legislation, as it will make a great impact to the hospitality industry for our craft brewers in Virginia. This bill opens doors for bartenders, servers, stockers, brewhouse workers, and part-time employees to access employment without unnecessary restrictions—empowering them to earn more, gain experience, and build their careers. The food and beverage industry is facing a historic labor shortage and this bill would allowing cross-employment to create a more flexible, skilled workforce to keep Virginia’s breweries and restaurants thriving. Thank you again for your support and leadership. We look forward to seeing success with this bill!