The B Corp Certified brewery is bringing together the recipients of their Sunshine Fund donations for a special, community-oriented event
Vermont Business Magazine Over 100 nonprofit recipients of Lawson’s Finest Liquids’ Sunshine Fund donations are invited to the brewery’s inaugural SIPosium, a convening of local community-based organizations from across Vermont to be held Wednesday, June 25, at Lawson’s Finest destination taproom in Waitsfield, Vt.
The SIPosium will be an afternoon of building community, storytelling and celebration. This event will bring together organizations of all sizes and causes from localities across Vermont, to discuss a wide range of topics, from rural economy and food insecurity to community relationships. Organizations will learn from each other, share key insights and make connections with the goal of fostering collaboration.
Lawson’s Finest Liquids is hosting the celebration in partnership with the Vermont Community Foundation. VCF’s VP for Grants and Community Impact Holly Morehouse will be a guest speaker at the event.
“Our Sunshine Fund is going beyond focusing only on donations. It’s an opportunity to engage and encourage our fans to learn about and support impactful organizations who are working to make our community a brighter place,” said Lawson's Finest Liquids Social Impact Program (SIP) Manager Carra Cheslin. “We look forward to gathering, collaborating, and celebrating all of the incredible work that’s being done every day by an amazing group of nonprofits from every corner of our state.”
Part of the brewery’s Social Impact Program (lovingly referred to as The SIP), the Sunshine Fund harnesses the generosity of the community to give back to local causes that support people and the environment. In lieu of tipping at Lawson’s Finest Liquids’ destination taproom, guests can enjoy Lawson’s Finest Liquids brews and make donations to the taproom’s featured “on tap” nonprofit organization, which rotates every two weeks and is selected by a committee of Lawson’s Finest Liquids employees. Taproom team members receive living wages and generous benefits, so tips are not required to supplement their income. Through the Sunshine Fund, the brewery presented $289,029 to 25 nonprofits in 2024, and the program continues to make an impact in 2025.
Check out Lawson’s Finest Liquids’ 2024 Impact Report here for detailed information about the SIP, the brewery’s core values and how they shape all aspects of the business, or visit LawsonsFinest.com for more info.
ABOUT LAWSON’S FINEST LIQUIDS
Lawson’s Finest Liquids crafts and delivers the finest and freshest beer possible to delight fans and to cultivate healthy, vibrant communities through its Social Impact Program. The SIP has raised more than $2.5 Million for important causes since 2018. The brewery is a values-driven B Corp certified business with a commitment to excellence, authenticity, community, sustainability and fun. Founded by Sean and Karen Lawson, the company boasts a growing collection of award-winning beers brewed with passion and precision including the renowned Sunshine family of IPAs. Beginning as a home-based 1-barrel nanobrewery in 2008, Lawson’s Finest expanded production capacity in 2011 and 2014, growing to include distribution across 13 states. In 2018, Lawson’s Finest opened its popular destination Brewery, Taproom and Retail Store in central Vermont’s Mad River Valley town of Waitsfield. For more information on Lawson’s Finest Liquids, visit LawsonsFinest.com or follow the company on Instagram (@lawsonsfinest) and Facebook (@lawsonsfinestliquids).
WAITSFIELD, VT (June 10, 2025) – Lawson’s Finest Liquids
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