LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Heaven Hill Brands, one of the nation's largest independent, family-owned spirits companies, today unveiled its refreshed corporate brand and marked the opening of its new Louisville corporate office with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by city and company leadership, including Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg, and employees.

The refreshed brand reflects Heaven Hill's nearly 90-year legacy and signals a bold, unified vision for the future, centered on its people, partners, communities, and award-winning portfolio of spirits. At the core of this refreshed identity is the new company tagline, "," a message that captures the company's belief that long-term success comes through collaboration, shared values, and a deep commitment to those it serves.

"Our new corporate office is a physical expression of our refreshed brand, modern, intentional, and people-first," said Kate Latts, Co-President of Heaven Hill Brands. "It reflects not only how we work, but who we are: a company built on connection, creativity, and a belief that we thrive together."

Originally introduced internally earlier this year, the new brand identity brings clarity and consistency to how the company shows up across all touchpoints, from employee culture and trade partnerships to community engagement and corporate storytelling. As of today, it is fully visible across external channels, including the company's newly relaunched website, .

The new corporate office, located at 815 N. Whittington Parkway, brings Heaven Hill's Louisville-based teams under one roof for the first time in many years. The 48,000-square-foot space includes more than 150 dedicated workspaces, a two-story café, employee art gallery wall, a New Product Development area, and flexible gathering spaces to support innovation and teamwork.

Among the standout features is Max's Place, a tasting bar named by employees in honor of longtime company leader and current Executive Chairman Max Shapira. The space also features installations from local partners, including a hand-painted mural by OSRS and a living moss wall by Anything Groes. Full-wall brand graphics, installed by USA Image, celebrate the company's defining attributes, authenticity, legacy, integrity, and innovation, all central to the spirit of Thriving Together.

"We built this office to foster connection, collaboration, and growth," said Allan Latts, Co-President. "And it comes at a time when Heaven Hill is gaining momentum on every front, from new product innovation and distilling expansion, to how we invest in our people and communities. That's what 'Thriving Together' looks like in action."

"Heaven Hill is a vibrant and growing business with deep roots in Louisville," said Louisville Mayor Greenberg. "Its new corporate office is a testament to the economic strength and momentum we have right now in Louisville and an investment in the future success of the company and our community. The innovative design and commitment to employee well-being will attract new talent to Heaven Hill and to the city of Louisville."

That momentum is underscored by a significant national honor: Heaven Hill has once again been named a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, an award recognizing excellence in strategy, execution, culture, and financial performance. The recognition places Heaven Hill among a distinguished group of companies across more than 40 countries.

The design and construction of the new corporate office was made possible through the collaboration of several valued partners. Heaven Hill extends its appreciation to NTS Development, ARCO, 15 Design, Miranda Construction, and Hoagland Commercial Realtors for their leadership and partnership throughout the planning and build process.

Founded in Bardstown, Kentucky in 1935, Heaven Hill remains family-owned and led. Its portfolio includes some of the most awarded and beloved spirits brands in the industry, such as Elijah Craig Bourbon, Evan Williams Bourbon, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond, Lunazul Tequila, Ocho Tequila, and Deep Eddy Vodka.

Today's milestone builds on the company's ongoing investment across the Commonwealth, including the opening of the Heaven Hill Springs Distillery in Bardstown and continued operations at the historic Bernheim Distillery in West Louisville.

Get ready for a sip of true indulgence! 

There’s something about a cinnamon bun that instantly transports you to a local bakery, a Sunday brunch, or a cozy moment shared with friends. It's a flavour so familiar, it feels like home. That comforting feeling just got a spirited Canadian twist.

Fresh from the oven (or a distillery in this case), the newly launched is a rich and indulgent take on a Canadian favourite. This seasonal release blends award-winning Ontario whisky with fresh Canadian cream and layers of cinnamon, vanilla, and pastry notes, all crafted in Grimsby, Ontario. 

The liqueur is made for slow mornings, sweet nightcaps, and everything in between. We encourage your readers to try it in a Cinnamon Bun Espresso Martini (1 oz Forty Creek Cinnamon Bun Cream, ½ oz Frangelico®, ½ oz espresso) or sip it straight over ice. 

Milan, 17 June 2025 – From smart automation to AI-driven menus, and sustainability influencing choices and consumption habits, hospitality and out-of-home experiences are undergoing an unprecedented evolution: to offer customers increasingly multisensory and immersive experiences, cutting-edge technologies are merging with design and functionality to create hi-tech yet welcoming solutions.

These trends are driving market growth: according to ExportPlanning data, in 2024 the global production of the sectors represented at Host 2025 amounts to €189.9 billion, with professional foodservice equipment leading the way, posting a +8.6% increase over the previous year. In this context of global growth, Italy reaffirms its leading role in exports: as highlighted by ICE – the Italian Trade Agency for the promotion and internationalisation of Italian companies – our country holds the global leadership in Coffee and Vending Machines with a 29.8% market share, is co-leader in Bakery and Pastry Machines (28.8%), right after China, and maintains a solid position in Gelato and Refrigeration Machines with a 10.5% share.

The place to be for companies and professionals from around the world

In this dynamic scenario, Fiera Milano presents Host 2025, the world’s leading trade fair for hospitality, out-of-home and food retail: the place to be to preview the trends shaping the future of global hospitality.

Five months before the official opening, on 17 October, over 1,700 exhibitors are already registered – from top players to outstanding SMEs – with 44% of them coming from 54 different countries. Alongside Italy, the most active countries include Germany, Spain, France, the Netherlands, the United States, and the United Kingdom. There are also many new entries from South America and Southeast Asia.

 These companies will meet with over 700 hosted buyers from around 75 countries, highly qualified also thanks to the support of ICE – the Italian Trade Agency. Key target sectors include: distributors, retailers, exporters/importers; restaurants, food service and out-of-home; retail and large-scale distribution; hospitality businesses; shopping centres and venues; chefs, professionals and consultants. The main foreign regions of origin are the Americas (35%), the Middle East and Africa (28%), Asia and Oceania (14%), as well as Europe and CIS countries (24%).

 Host 2025 will offer a comprehensive overview of innovation in the sector, alongside in-depth focus areas in specific segments, organised by supply chain affinity: Professional Foodservice and Bakery-Pasta-Pizza; Coffee-Tea, Bar-Coffee Machines-Vending, Gelato-Pastry; Tableware-Technology-Contract Furnishing.

 Spotlight on Artisan Baking with the renewed MIPPP

Within this broad cross-sector overview of hospitality, Artisan Baking stands out. As consumers increasingly seek products combining craftsmanship and wellbeing, technology and solution providers are responding with innovations that speak the language of digitalisation, energy efficiency, and controlled quality.

Thanks to this ongoing innovation capability, according to a Grand View Research report, the global bakery equipment market has reached a value of around $14 billion, with a projected annual growth of 6.7% until 2030. In particular, the segment of equipment for pizza base production is set to grow, driven by increasing demand for gourmet pizzas, including organic and gluten-free varieties.

To meet these market demands, Host 2025 is strengthening the MIPPP – Milano Bakery Pizza Pasta area, thanks in part to a partnership with the SIPAN Consortium, which will bring together the most important Italian manufacturers of bakery equipment. MIPPP will be complemented by Bakery Square, an arena dedicated to training, events, competitions and workshops to promote the culture of artisan baking. It will also host the prestigious Panettone World Championship and the European Pizza Championship.

The bar and coffee world prepares for an increasingly specialty-driven future

Alongside bakery, the other face of the increasingly experience-oriented evolution of out-of-home consumption is the bar and coffee world, which is also undergoing major transformations. From endless iced coffee recipes to nitro coffee prepared with liquid nitrogen, consumers are seeking a special, personalized touch in venues capable of creating a multisensory experience.

This dynamism is also reflected in the numbers: combining at-home and out-of-home consumption, Statista estimates that the global market closed 2024 with a value of $461.30 billion, is projected to exceed the $500 billion threshold in 2028, and is expected to reach $521.90 billion by the end of the decade.

Host 2025 will feature the bar and coffee sectors with SIC – the International Coffee Exhibition, a global benchmark where the entire Italian and international supply chain is represented, from green bean to cup. This year, SIC also welcomes the much-anticipated return to Milan of the World Barista Championship, the most prestigious global competition for baristas.

360-degree innovation across all sectors

In keeping with Host Milano’s unique exhibition concept, innovation takes center stage not only in bakery and bar, but across all sectors. Adjacent to SIC, the Gelato and Pastry areas will showcase the best in their respective industries, from machinery to semi-finished products, and from accessories to ingredients.

Focus will be on design in the areas dedicated to Furnishings-Technology and Tableware, which have become essential events in the calendars of executives in contract design, hospitality, and food retail. In recent editions, in fact, Host Milano has evolved from a historic benchmark for technology to a trendsetting event for formats and layouts.

The growing focus on planning and design is further confirmed by the continued development of Smart Label – Host Innovation Award, the prize promoted by HostMilano and Fiera Milano in partnership with POLI.design and under the patronage of ADI – the Association for Industrial Design. Now in its seventh edition, the award has attracted over 950 applications over the years.

From training to show-cooking and competitions

Complementing the exhibition path, the visitor experience at Host 2025 will be enriched by a packed schedule of events.

There will be no shortage of starred chefs – both established and up-and-coming – who will share their secrets in exciting show-cooking sessions, and master pizza chefs who will captivate audiences with contemporary and innovative reinterpretations of this great icon of Italian cuisine. The program will also include in-depth discussions with experts, organized in collaboration with partner associations.

Part of the road to Milan also includes the event’s international positioning strategy, which aims to engage potential exhibitors and visitors – and stakeholders in general – directly in key target markets.

In addition to its established presence at major global industry events, Host Milano is expanding its international reach through dedicated events such as Host Arabia, a new spin-off designed to create more business and networking opportunities in the professional hospitality sector. Organized by Fiera Milano in collaboration with local partner Semark, the event will take place from 15 to 17 December 2025 in Riyadh, in conjunction with Saudi HORECA, thus becoming a new strategic hub for networking and innovation in the heart of the Middle East.

The appointment with the 44th edition is at Fiera Milano, Rho district, from 17 to 21 October 2025.

For information on how to exhibit:

Stand inquiry (fieramilano.it)

To pre-register as a professional visitor:

https://host.fieramilano.it/en/visitare/biglietteria.html

CALGARY, AB — ’s big summer.

The entertainment powerhouse behind some of Western Canada’s most influential venues and festivals, Blueprint is officially unveiling a new era for one of Calgary’s most beloved cultural spaces, . With a 14-year legacy in the city, the venue is now undergoing a top-to-bottom refresh, just in time to mark Blueprint’s growing investment in Calgary and Alberta at large.

A New Chapter for Commonwealth: Music. Culture. Community.

Known for curating a diverse mix of popular and underground club music, cultural events, and concerts of every genre, Commonwealth has long held space as the cornerstone of Calgary’s creative nightlife. Now, the venue is getting a bold facelift.

Renovation highlights include:

• A full rebrand including logo, visuals, and a new slogan:
• Music. Culture. Community.
• crafted by acclaimed Calgary born and raised designer Rory Doyle
• The official launch of Common Underground, the venue’s lower level
• Immersive, cutting-edge LED lighting design by Canadian veterans Urban Visuals
• A newly expanded stage and fully updated green rooms
• Enhanced VIP sections and an enlarged mezzanine for premium views
• A slick new bar on the lower level, freeing up more space to dance
• Total bathroom renovations, you’re welcome
• Fresh murals and artistic expressions led by Calgary local XYZ aka Rhys Farrell
• Bigger and better dance floor upstairs for more room to move

Blueprint’s reimagining of Commonwealth isn’t just aesthetic, it’s a statement that they’re committed to investing in Calgary’s cultural landscape

Calgary, Meet Blueprint Entertainment

With a legacy built in Vancouver’s music and nightlife scene, Blueprint is bringing its next wave of energy, infrastructure, and ambition to Alberta. The company, which ranks among the largest lifestyle and entertainment firms in Western Canada, has been looking seriously at Calgary for some time as the next cultural cultural capital in the country. 

“There’s real momentum in Calgary right now. There’s real buzz, growth, and energy, which is everything we want to be part of,” says Alvaro Prol, Founder of Blueprint. “This isn’t a one-off. We’re here to build a lasting cultural footprint and become a true part of the city’s nightlife and entertainment communities. The people of Calgary are incredible, the City is welcoming, and we’re grateful for the support. The vibe of the city is like nowhere else in Canada.”

As the owners and operators of two of Vancouver’s cultural institutions - and , Blueprint has been providing that city with cutting edge events for almost 30 years. In addition, the company is already behind some of the region’s biggest festivals, , Chasing Summer, and ). Blueprint is always looking for new opportunities and long-term investments in Alberta’s live entertainment ecosystem.

Badlands Music Festival - The City’s Music-Forward Tent

The Calgary Stampede might be all about cowboy boots and country music, but Blueprint’s offers something new and fresh entirely.

As a music-forward tent during Stampede, Badlands is Blueprint’s flagship festival play in Alberta. Going into their seventh year, it’s a genre-defining moment for Calgary’s summer festival season, and the lineup speaks for itself. 2025 sees the festival with two fully programmed stages and more artists than ever. The year is looking to be a sellout series of shows with general admission, the coveted “Outlaw” pass, and VIP tickets on the verge of being completely sold out.

2025 Headliners include:
Tiesto, FISHER, Zedd, RL Grime, Boiler Room, Gryffin, Cloonee, Subtronics, and many more. Full lineup at

The Future of Western Canada Lives Here

With Commonwealth’s relaunch, Badlands' explosive growth, and new Alberta-based projects on the horizon, Blueprint is investing in Calgary like never before. The company has a long history of giving the people what they want and with the incredible fans and strong community, this is the right time and place for Blueprint to support the growth of the culture. 

To stay up to date on Blueprint in Alberta including upcoming shows, venue announcements, and behind-the-scenes looks at the Commonwealth renovation, follow on Instagram.

The new era of Commonwealth arrives later this summer. Don’t miss it.