Dick and Betsy DeVos entering into liquor enterprise - MLive.com

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Michigan political power couple Dick and Betsy DeVos have become into the liquor company.

Windquest neighborhood, their Grand Rapids-based holding company, has set in action the purchase of Coppercraft Distillery. Windquest is listed because the "registered agent" of the Holland Township company, in response to Liquor control commission statistics.

while the resident agent does not ascertain possession of the entity, the place is designated to settle for mail or documents on behalf of the entity, in keeping with the Michigan department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

The LCC accepted the license transfer on Jan. 20, which is without doubt one of the first steps within the method to be able to require approval of the sale and a web site discuss with.

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A Windquest supply pointed out it become too early to talk in regards to the acquisition because the transfer of a liquor license will take in to 6 months for the state to approve.

Windquest's groups consist of The Stow business, Reserve Wine and foods, Boxed Water and Neurocore, apart from investments in different corporations.

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Walter Catton III, who opened the distillery in late 2013, additionally pointed out he could not discuss any possible deal between him and the DeVoses at this element.

Catton mentioned he has been attempting to find an investor to extend operations of his 9,000 square-foot distillery and 50-seat tasting room at 184 N. one hundred and twentieth Ave. in Holland Township.

"it be been an exhilarating journey and about to get extra wonderful as the story continues," Catton told MLive and The Grand Rapids Press.

in the meantime, the distillery is increase its inventory for the Tulip Time competition.

"this is a huge time for us on the Lakeshore," Catton spoke of.

The distillery distributes to more than 100 locations throughout Michigan from restaurants to birthday party reports, apart from supplying purchasers in Colorado and Illinois. Catton's enlargement plans call for expanding the distillery's distribution network, and adding a kitchen to Coppercraft's tasting room to cook dinner up appetizers to pair with its cocktails.

"this might be an element of attracting more people to the tasting room," referred to Catton, including that the kitchen is anticipated to open for Holland's large competition that runs can also 7-14.

His staff of eight full- and half-time worker's make a lot of spirits - whiskey, vodkas, gins and rum - but its strong point is aged spirits that spend more time in barrels. The firm is additionally increasing into handcrafted beer and wines.

"I feel it be a thrilling chance now not only for Coppercraft but for the complete craft business," Catton said.

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Shandra Martinez covers company for MLive/The Grand Rapids Press. e mail her or comply with her on Twitter @shandramartinez.