In 1973, Richard J. “Rick” Corman began his career in railroad construction with a backhoe, a dump truck and a tenacious spirit. Driven first by his remarkable operator skills and then by his commitment to safe and reliable service, Rick’s goal was to become one of the nation’s leading railroad service providers. For the next 40 years he worked to establish the railroad service company that is now known as R. J. Corman.
Today, R. J. Corman Railroad Group is headquartered in Rick’s hometown of Nicholasville, Kentucky, and has field locations in 22 states. The company serves all seven Class I railroads, many regional and short line railroads as well as various rail-served industries. These operations encompass an array of services, including: railroad construction, short line railroad operations, dispatch, industrial switching services, emergency response, track material logistics, distribution centers, signal design and construction, building eco-friendly locomotives and an excursion dinner train. The company’s diversity has given them the ability to service all aspects of the freight railroad industry at any scale.
The Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association (HVWTA) exists to champion the ongoing success of our region’s wine and tourism industry. As the peak industry body, we represent the collective voice of Hunter Valley businesses, working to drive visitation, support growth, and strengthen our region’s reputation as one of Australia’s premier regional destinations.
Wine and tourism in the Hunter Valley is a $641 million economy, welcoming more than 1.6 million visitors each year. Being a member of HVWTA connects businesses to a trusted network that is actively shaping the future of our region through destination marketing, visitor servicing, government advocacy, and industry development.
At The Wine Society we're always on the look out to uncover the best independent producers, hard-to-find labels and outstanding wines of now and tomorrow. We're a team of passionate people who can't stop reading, writing, talking and of course, drinking, and we want to share it with you. With The Wine Society, we're committed to making sure you are not only, learning, exploring and drinking the best wines but also that you’re having a damn good experience while doing it.