COLAtoday is hosting Drink Up in July to celebrate beverages and beverages makers

Throughout the month of July, COLAtoday will be sharing content celebrating the beverage industry in our community.

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From left to right: The Studio Fuego, The Daydreamer, The Sanarás Paloma | Photo by @coa_agaveria

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During the month of July, COLAtoday will be celebrating our local beverage industry the best way we know how — through content.

From entrepreneurs to mixologists, unique coffee shops, fascinating local history + happy hour guides, we will shine a spotlight on the people and places that make our city’s beverage scene special.

Psst — this is where you come in:

We want to engage with local businesses interested in participating in our Drink Up initiative. Seriously, if you can drink it, we want to cover it.

Participation can look like:

Let’s just say, these businesses set the bar high last year.

Get involved

If you are interested in participating, submit your event for free or email us. Note: we cannot guarantee inclusion for every submission, but if you decide you want to participate:

  • Let us know how you want to be involved — whether it’s an event, a drink, a special, or something else.
  • Send us any photos, videos, or assets we can use.
  • If you’re planning to host an event, include the details and a link.

Note: If you are looking for guaranteed inclusion in our product, we are happy to connect you with someone from our sales team.

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