January 1997
First Professional Development Course Offered
The Wine Business Institute offers its first professional development course "Wine Marketing."
August 1996
First Undergraduate Wine Course Offered
Originally founded as the Wine Business Program, the Wine Business Institute offered its first undergraduate course "The Principals of Wine Marketing" through the School of Business and Economics.
February 1996
Wine Business Institute Established
The Wine Business Institute was originally founded as the Wine Business Program, a partnership between the wine industry and the School of Business and Economics at Sonoma State University.
