“Pixie” Paula Dezzutti Hewlette

“PIXIE” PAULA DEZZUTTI HEWLETTE

Our foundations were built on community and family, so we enjoy supporting community initiatives and charity in any way we can. Through Local Choice, I pioneered a give back business model for the alcohol industry, where $2 per bottle sold in conjunction with a fundraiser or charity event is donated back to the featured cause.  Some of our brands, like veteran brand Gold Star Vodka, donate $2 per every bottle sold back to a dedicated cause at the core value of the brand.  We also work with a number of local organizations and charities by participating in or sponsoring their events.  Outside of Local Choice, I serve as a coach and mentor to local entrepreneurs, and I sit on the board of groups concerned with interfaith dialogue and diversity issues.

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