Cheers to 5 years of Rival Trade Brewing!

In this episode, Clearwater County’s Economic Development Officer, Jerry Pratt, sits down with Nolan West, CEO of Rival Trade Brewing, to celebrate a major milestone. Nolan shares the honest story of their journey from a challenging opening day to becoming a community staple. They dive into what it takes to scale a craft brewery, expand their facility, and grow a team of over 20 passionate locals. You will also hear how Rival Trade balances business growth with a mission to boost local tourism and support fellow businesses in the community. What we cover in this episode: • 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞: Overcoming early hurdles to get the doors open. • 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐩: How popular demand fueled their physical building expansion. • 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: Employing over 20 team members and anchoring the community. • 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 & 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: Driving the visitor economy to help everyone succeed.