![]() An army of volunteers maintains the knowledge base that serves an essential (though mostly unannounced) purpose as AI and voice recognition technologies expand to every corner of digital life. Knowledge bases such as Wikidata represent everything in the universe in a way computers can understand. When you (or your kid) says “Hey Siri” or “Alexa,” ask a question and get your right (or wrong) answers, did you know that there are a host of technologies and knowledge bases behind it? Virtual assistants like Alexa, Siri, and others do their jobs better thanks to Wikidata, the not-so-well-known product of Wikipedia Foundation. For more information about Harpoon beers and visiting the breweries, visit Infoboxes: The Big Data Source for Knowledge Bases behind Alexa and Siri Virtual Assistants Shalini Urs and Mohamed Minhaj HARPOON UFO COFFE BLONDE SERIESHarpoon has since introduced the limited batch 100 Barrel Series and the as well as the all-natural Harpoon Craft Cider made from freshly-pressed, local apples. In 2000 Harpoon purchased a second brewery in Windsor, VT, making Harpoon the 12th largest craft brewer in the US. Harpoon’s line of craft beer features its award winning IPA and UFO beers, along with special seasonal selections. In 1986 Harpoon was issued Brewing Permit #001 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, since it was the first brewery to brew commercially in Boston after a dormant period of about 25 years. The Harpoon Brewery was founded by beer lovers, Rich Doyle and Dan Kenary. ![]() The announcement of the ESOP was made to Harpoon employees at a special mid-year meeting on the evening of July 9th. Dan and the Harpoon team will continue to do an excellent job.” The ESOP will really fit the culture here since Harpoon has always been a very team-oriented place. “I have enjoyed my twenty-eight years working here and building a first class brewing company from idea to reality. “This is a big transition for the company and for me, but it feels like the right thing at the right time,” says Doyle. No other changes in the management structure will take place. It has since grown to be the 12th largest craft brewery in the US and currently has 187 full-time employees between its Boston, MA and Windsor, VT brewing facilities.ĭoyle will step down as CEO but will maintain part-time status at the brewery, focusing on key marketing and sales initiatives as well as new business development. The Harpoon Brewery was founded in 1986 on the Boston waterfront by Dan Kenary and Rich Doyle. The ESOP strengthens our commitment to our employees, our culture, and to making and sharing great beer.” “Our success as an independent craft brewer is attributed to our outstanding employees and the wonderful culture we have at the brewery. ![]() “Employee ownership is the embodiment of what Harpoon stands for,” says Harpoon co-founder Dan Kenary. ![]() This new structure of employee ownership will ensure the brewery’s independence and preserve Harpoon’s culture. The existing shareholder group transferred 48% of Harpoon’s shares to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). (Boston, MA) – The Harpoon Brewery, brewers of Harpoon IPA and UFO beers, is proud to announce that effective August 1st it will become an employee-owned company. The following is an official press release from Harpoon Brewery: ![]()
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