Two 2-hour business strategy brainstorming sessions: What Differentiates your Company or Non-Profit? 

Marie Gewirtz’s career in international marketing, brand development and public relations in premium wine and the complementary food culture spanned almost four decades and as many continents. Her namesake-marketing firm based in Wine Country of Sonoma County, California passionately advocated sustainability as a way of life by promoting organizations with a commitment to land stewardship, economic viability, education and community involvement. Marie guided clients in identifying authentic themes that set them apart, and developing innovative outreach strategies that resonated with media, trade and consumers. Throughout her career, she taught marketing and communications at Santa Rosa Junior College for 27 years and seminars for Sonoma State University’s Wine Business Institute. Her greatest joy was being part of a vibrant agricultural community. Marie Gewirtz’s career in international marketing, brand development and public relations in premium wine and the complementary food culture spanned almost four decades and as many continents. Her namesake-marketing firm based in Wine Country of Sonoma County, California passionately advocated sustainability as a way of life by promoting organizations with a commitment to land stewardship, economic viability, education and community involvement. Marie guided clients in identifying authentic themes that set them apart, and developing innovative outreach strategies that resonated with media, trade and consumers. Throughout her career, she taught marketing and communications at Santa Rosa Junior College for 27 years and seminars for Sonoma State University’s Wine Business Institute. Her greatest joy was being part of a vibrant agricultural community. Retired now and living in Kittery, Maine close to family, Marie offers Two 2-hour Brainstorming sessions with a small business owner or non-profit leader to create or update a short piece identifying clear, concise, and authentic themes that set their business apart. (Two 2-hour sessions) Key members of the team are welcome to join. How to Collect Donation: Via email or phone communication Dates: Flexible between auction and year end