May 4, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Sacramento Republic FC News Release
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. – Today, Republic FC and Citizens Business Bank announced that At Ease Brewing Company – a craft brewery in Midtown founded by retired Army Colonel Mike Conrad – has won the first of two Small Business Showcase partnership packages. The announcement coincides with Small Business Week (May 2-8), celebrating the resiliency and indomitable nature of the small businesses in our region and beyond that contribute to the economy and vibrancy of our community.
“At Ease Brewing Company would like to thank Sacramento Republic FC and Citizens Business Bank for their support of local small businesses. Due to our loyal customers, we were able to survive what we hope was the worst of the COVID pandemic,” said Mike Conrad, Owner & Brewer at At Ease Brewing Company. “As first winners of the 2022 Small Business Showcase, we believe this award will assist us in getting to the next level and provide more opportunities to grow our business and support our Sacramento community and the dozens of non-profits that we have worked with these past 3 years. Go Republic!”
“At Ease Brewing Company is an exceptional example of the resilient and rising businesses in the region, and we’re excited to call them one of our Indomitable partners,” said Republic FC Chief Revenue Officer Dustin Vicari. “With the support of Citizens Business Bank, we’re thrilled to help Mike and his team reach new audiences and share their product, which is a true labor of love.”
“The response to the first round of the Small Business Showcase was incredible and we want to congratulate At Ease Brewing Company, not only for winning the first prize package, but for creating a truly special business that supports the community,” said Michael Stain, SVP & Regional Manager. “Republic FC have created some special opportunities for At Ease, and we’re looking forward to what comes from the second round of…