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Transparency is very important, but so are containing costs, expanding sales and driving growth. We're working very hard with a thin staff and budget to minimize our expenses. With this update we're ready to declare our strategic pivot from a branded James FC Hyde Sorgho whiskey to a promising related business model - the private barrel whiskey market - behind us. 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Between your investments and your efforts as brand advocates / loyalists / and customers, you're helping us to gain traction in America's two largest markets - Texas and California.For that we can't thank you enough, ...","published_at":"2019-05-01T00:03:04Z","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","url":"/feed/114978","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/114978"},{"id":114955,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:114955","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Epec - James FC Hyde Files Application For COLA With Intention To Enter Rye Market With \"Rye Like No Other\"","preview":"Sorgho Whiskey Blended With Rye to Produce A\u0026nbsp;\"Rye Like No Other\"April 30, 2019 - Epec - James FC Hyde has filed for a Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) with the TTB ( Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau). Background For a little background, before any spirit can be marketed its producer must submit a label to TTB for approval. 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It's a game changer because of the shear volume of patient IRA capital that was previously walled off from wefunder, but is NOW AVAILABLE for patient investing in Reg CF offerings.How To Tap Self Directed IRA FundsAnyone who has a self directed IRA c...","published_at":"2019-04-24T20:55:41Z","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","url":"/feed/114430","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/114430"},{"id":113727,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:113727","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Epec James FC Hyde - Extends Early Bird Discount to First $150,000 In Commitments","preview":"Our cocktail infuser at work at Catch-19 in Red Bank N - making Hyde New Old FashionedApril 19, 2019 -\u0026nbsp;As we enter the final weeks of our campaign, we were within $10,000 of exhausting our Early Bird Discount phase. It occurred to us, having our Early Bird Discount end this close to the closing of our campaign, could have a counter productive impact on our campaign.Accordingly, to maintain momentum through the end of our campaign, we've decided to extend our EB Discount from $100,000 to ...","published_at":"2019-04-19T19:30:45Z","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","url":"/feed/113727","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/113727"},{"id":113100,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:113100","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Epec - James FC Hyde Sorgho Whiskey Enters Final Two Weeks of Its Wefunder Campaign","preview":"To Encourage the Use of IRA Funds,\u0026nbsp;Wefunder Has Agreed to\u0026nbsp;Waive Its Transaction Fees for IRA InvestorsApril 17, 2019 - As our Beta Test of the new AltoIRA funding option nears its end, Wefunder has agreed to waive all of its\u0026nbsp;transaction fees for investors that take advantage of the new IRA funding option.\"The decision to waive the regular\u0026nbsp;3% transaction fee on IRA funds is both a benefit and savings to investors and a simplification action heading toward the first closing,...","published_at":"2019-04-17T17:08:13Z","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","url":"/feed/113100","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/113100"},{"id":110738,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:110738","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Epec - James F.C. 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Distribution orders for March of 2019 were over 240% of March 2018.\u0026nbsp; Growth was fueled by a surge in New York and New Jersey orders.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;One\u0026nbsp;of the benefits of operating in ten states is now becoming evident.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Growth surges from different markets at different times can fuel top line growth, on a fairly consistent basis.As\u0026nbsp;...","published_at":"2019-04-03T15:41:44Z","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","url":"/feed/107368","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/107368"},{"id":105336,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:105336","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Epec James FC Hyde - Enters Big Fish Partner Program; Opens Key Chicago Market for Sorgho Whiskey","preview":"On Line Retailer's Illinois Location Permits it to Sell Statewide - Illinois Owners Get First Opportunity to Buy Sorgho WhiskeyMarch 29, 2019 -\u0026nbsp;Due to the complex labyrinth of Federal and State laws regulated the production, distribution and sale of alcohol (officially a controlled substance) and our Illinois distribution limited to Peoria region only, we've been unable to reach over 90% of Illinois consumers with our James FC Hyde Sorgho Whiskey.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;The Big Fish Partner Program...","published_at":"2019-03-30T00:24:54Z","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","url":"/feed/105336","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/105336"},{"id":102080,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:102080","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Discovery Channel's \"Moonshiners\" \"Discover\" Sorghum Make's a Great Whiskey","preview":"Latest Episode Features \"Shiner\" Kelly With an Idea For a New Liquor, Sorghum WhiskeyMarch 17, 2019 - If you're into sorghum whiskey like we are, last week's popular \"Moonshiners\" episode (aired 3/13) was a real treat to watch, and one giant gift for all sorghum whiskey producers - including James FC Hyde Sorgho Whiskey.\u0026nbsp; The episode aired more than ten minutes of footage on the subject of sorghum, its history, its scarcity, its value and what a great whiskey it makes.\"We may look back o...","published_at":"2019-03-17T18:03:19Z","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","url":"/feed/102080","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/102080"},{"id":101201,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:101201","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"James FC Hyde Sorgho Whiskey Goes to Disney With First California Cocktail Infuser","preview":"Catal Restaurant To Feature Sorgho Whiskey Infused Cocktail March 14, 2019 - With a little help from our friends at West Coast Craft Spirits (our California craft specialist distributor), Catal Restaurant in Downtown Disney District, has launched a new featured cocktail using Sorgho Whiskey and our innovative cocktail infuser. The infuser, when used with Sorgho Whiskey and our proprietary ingredients, produces a \"Hyde New Old Fashioned\".\"It's an important milestone to have our first Californi...","published_at":"2019-03-14T17:29:25Z","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","url":"/feed/101201","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/101201"},{"id":101068,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:101068","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Epec - James FC Hyde Sorgho Whiskey Gains Entre Into Western NY Markets","preview":"New Distributor\u0026nbsp;Certo Brothers Serves Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Surrounding\u0026nbsp;MarketsMarch 12, 2019 - We welcome our latest distributor relationship\u0026nbsp;with Certo Brothers Distributing Company of West Seneca.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Established in 1912 it markets wine and spirits to 27 western\u0026nbsp;counties in New York.\"Certo's portfolio of popular and growing craft brands\u0026nbsp;gives us a sense of belonging.\u0026nbsp; Our James Fc Hyde Sorgho Whiskey\u0026nbsp;is a natural complement to their por...","published_at":"2019-03-12T18:51:02Z","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","url":"/feed/101068","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/101068"},{"id":100993,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:100993","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Epec - James FC Hyde Sorgho Whiskey At the Forefront of IRA Investing on Wefunder Portal Beta Test","preview":"We Are Seeking a Limited Number of Investors\u0026nbsp;Wishing to Invest IRA / 401K FundsMarch 8, 2019 - Reg-CF, aka crowd funding, was implemented by the\u0026nbsp;SEC to afford retail investors the same opportunity as high net\u0026nbsp;worth (accredited) investors, to invest in early stage, private\u0026nbsp;companies, BEFORE they're publicly traded.\u0026nbsp; Giving retail investors the option of taking greater risk, in return for the\u0026nbsp;possibility of being an early stage investor in the next Google or\u0026nbsp;F...","published_at":"2019-03-08T21:00:33Z","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","url":"/feed/100993","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/100993"},{"id":100857,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:100857","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Epec - James F.C. Hyde Sorgho Whiskey 2019's Torrid Sales Pace Continues","preview":"YTD Feb 2019 Orders Are Nearly 220% of One Year AgoMarch 5, 2019Our\u0026nbsp;2019 order pace remains torrid as we close the books on\u0026nbsp;February\u0026nbsp;2019.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Distribution orders for first two months of 2019 were nearly 220% of Jan - Feb 2018.\u0026nbsp; Acceptance of our Sorgho \"Whiskey Like No Other\" in the\u0026nbsp;critical markets of California and Texas is leading the growth surge.To\u0026nbsp;reiterate, as your management team,\u0026nbsp;we\u0026nbsp;are focused laser like on sustaining exponential sales...","published_at":"2019-03-04T21:47:05Z","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","url":"/feed/100857","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/100857"},{"id":100666,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:100666","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Epec -James FC Hyde Sorgho Whiskey Heading to Total Wine Shelves in All 29 Texas Stores","preview":"A Strategic Milestone in 2nd Largest US Spirits Market With Large\u0026nbsp;National Chain Feb 28, 2019 - Sales momentum of James FC Hyde Sorgho Whiskey\u0026nbsp;continues into the great state of Texas.\u0026nbsp; When paired with the early\u0026nbsp;market success we're having in California, the first largest US spirits\u0026nbsp;market, 2019 is off to a great start in the two most important spirits markets in the US.\"We're thrilled Total Wine has decided to offer James FC Hyde Sorgho Whiskey in all 29 of its Texas...","published_at":"2019-02-28T17:48:37Z","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","url":"/feed/100666","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/100666"},{"id":100339,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:100339","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"\"Hyde\" Sorgho Whiskey - Showing Early Market Strength in Critical California Market","preview":"\"West Coast Craft Spirits\" Leads Market\u0026nbsp;Development Effort With 75 New Sorgho Whiskey AccountsFeb 25, 2019 -\u0026nbsp;West Coast\u0026nbsp;Craft Spirits (\"WCCS\") is an importer and California distributor\u0026nbsp;of fine spirits. Founded in 2002, its line now consists of\u0026nbsp;over 150 artisanal brands.\u0026nbsp; President Andy Ulmer boldly says of\u0026nbsp;WCCS, \"We believe in artisan\u0026nbsp;spirits made by independent producers, who are\u0026nbsp;passionately dedicated to their craft.\u0026nbsp; We only work\u0026nbsp;with ...","published_at":"2019-02-25T19:00:58Z","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","url":"/feed/100339","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/100339"},{"id":100311,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:100311","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Epec - James F.C. Hyde Sorgho Whiskey Sales Growth Continues Into Jan 2019","preview":"Jan 2019 Shipments Nearly 230% of Jan 2018 Feb 12, 2019We're\u0026nbsp;pleased to report, we began 2019 with a stellar January.\u0026nbsp; Shipments to distributors in Jan '19 were nearly 230% of Jan '18.Please\u0026nbsp;excuse me if I begin to sound like a broken record, but I repeat what I'm saying, as much to emphasize and remind us internally, as well\u0026nbsp;as maintain transparency with our Community of over 1,000 owners, our #1 operating goal, \"which will drive our future valuation - is achieving and su...","published_at":"2019-02-12T16:28:25Z","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","url":"/feed/100311","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/100311"},{"id":100164,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:100164","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Epec - James FC Hyde Sorgho Whiskey Harnessing Its 1,000+ Owners To Enhance Market Penetration and Sales Growth","preview":"\"Just Ask For It!\" Campaign is Tailored\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;Specific MarketsFeb 9, 2019 -\u0026nbsp;Recognizing that Crowdfunding contributes more than just cash to the balance sheet, but also a group of excited and energized\u0026nbsp;owners who want to contribute even more to the success of our\u0026nbsp;company, we launched the \"Perfect Gift\" campaign last holiday\u0026nbsp;season.\u0026nbsp; It was a historic event - for us.\u0026nbsp; For the first time we would make an attempt to directly harness the power of our\u0026nbsp;owne...","published_at":"2019-02-09T19:54:10Z","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","url":"/feed/100164","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/100164"},{"id":100162,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:100162","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Great Article in Economist - Can baijiu, China’s sorghum firewater, go global?","preview":"For those that want to read the entire article, I apologize, but the Economist will require you to register with an email address\u0026nbsp;to do so.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I wanted to share my thoughts on this article because it reminded me of the size, scope and magnitude of\u0026nbsp;the opportunity\u0026nbsp;our James FC Hyde Sorgho Whiskey - made from 100% American grown sorghum - represents. Consider: 1) Thanks to baijiu, the most popular spirit on earth is made from sorghum; 2) For some unknown reason (maybe fo...","published_at":"2019-02-06T20:33:29Z","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","url":"/feed/100162","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/100162"},{"id":100063,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:100063","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Epec - James F.C. Hyde Sorgho Whiskey 2018 Case Volume Nearly Triples 2017","preview":"Feb 3, 2019Last\u0026nbsp;April we published a Wefunder Update stating 2018 case volume had exceeded full year 2017 case volume.\u0026nbsp; We noted at the time:\"the\u0026nbsp;numbers aren't big yet (full year 2017 was 180 cases; 2018 volume to date is 183), but the path toward big numbers - which will drive our future valuation - is achieving and sustaining an exponential sales growth rate. \u0026nbsp;We, as a management team, are acutely aware that sales growth is our \"Holy Grail\" and are focused like a laser ...","published_at":"2019-02-03T17:21:51Z","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","url":"/feed/100063","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/100063"},{"id":95699,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:95699","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Exploring the Most Unique Relationship in Investing","preview":"There’s no relationship in investing quite like the one between investors and founders of a Regulation Crowdfunding campaign. Investors have proven to be fiercely loyal buyers, extraordinary brand evangelists, and are generally more devoted than a VC, who has invested in dozens of more companies than your average personal investor.As part of a larger Wefunder case study, we interviewed Epec for its insights on this relationship and for examples of how some exemplary users have recently helped...","published_at":"2018-10-09T00:30:28Z","author_name":"Everett Cook","url":"/feed/95699","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/95699"},{"id":92239,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:92239","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Great Article in NJ Monthly Commemorating Jersey Artisan's 5 Year Anniversary, Epec's Acquisition of JAD, and JAD's Strategic Shift to Sorgho Whiskey","preview":"Jersey Artisan Distilling Celebrates 5 Years and a New Direction","published_at":"2018-09-09T17:34:06Z","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","url":"/feed/92239","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/92239"}],"q_and_a":[{"id":10900,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:10900","question":"Hi, I appreciate your answer to the previous question about runway and your incredible transparency with the questions above but I have a follow-up: What has to happen for you to be successful? Your burn rate is quite low which suggests that as you succeed it will go up, and at the same time there will likely be a lag in cash flow to cover expenses. What does your growth have to be over the next year so that you can not only sustain the business but actually ensure that you can invest in growth (assuming that you raise the low end of your goal here)? Put differently, how will your investment in increasing the number of outlets have to translate to number of cases sold? Unrelated: I don't know your industry well - would anything prevent a large pocketed player from copying your recipe if they saw you succeeding? Thanks! Alan","author_name":"Alan Jacobson","votes":2,"created_at":"2017-07-14T10:40:55Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-10900","answers":[{"id":11002,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:11002","answer":"Thanks for the questions Alan. In our formal filing we disclosed a use of proceeds for $100K raise. I refer you to that for an explanation how we will proceed should that be our circumstance when this offering closes. As far as our competitive position should we succeed, I refer you to the question on this offering page, \"How big an opportunity is Sorgho Whiskey?\" and specifically: \"3) We've been granted trademark protection for “Sorgho Whiskey“ and our ambition is to elevate it to new American whiskey category akin to bourbon or rye; 4) We've made substantial investment in a our Sorgho Whiskey supply chain, securing a strategic choke hold on the critical sorghum technology necessary to scale Sorgho Whiskey production to several hundred thousand cases per year;\" I would encourage you to read the entire response to \"How big an opportunity is Sorgho Whiskey?\"","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","votes":1,"created_at":"2017-07-18T13:01:51Z"}]},{"id":293315,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:293315","question":"Is this investment still active? My original note is from Apr 2019, no idea if that investment is gone at this point or still somehow active.","author_name":"Scott Seeber","votes":1,"created_at":"2024-09-30T14:46:15Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-293315","answers":[]},{"id":36108,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:36108","question":"Just wanted to check and see if your company will offer Carta or shares or any kind of note to it's first time early investors at some point","author_name":"Chris Cole","votes":1,"created_at":"2019-03-04T14:45:24Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-36108","answers":[]},{"id":11347,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:11347","question":"Thank you Steve. One more question. Let me see if I understand the full picture here. Essentially your company EPEC Holdings located in Florida which produces ethanol sorghum, operates fueling stations, and vinasse used by farmers as fertilizer/animal feed is the same company that transports the sorghum from Tenn. to Fairfield, NJ to be produced into whiskey? Am I buying into this consumable fuels company as well? Could you please briefly explain the logistics of how/where the product is produced from sorghum to whiskey, ends up in the distillery, and what company or other companies are involved in the process?","author_name":"Nick Melber","votes":1,"created_at":"2017-07-26T20:10:16Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-11347","answers":[]},{"id":11190,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:11190","question":"where can i get this in Brooklyn,ny?","author_name":"Alan KESLER","votes":1,"created_at":"2017-07-21T16:37:39Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-11190","answers":[{"id":11416,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:11416","answer":"Closest location might be Blue Streak in Long Island City. http://www.bluestreakwine.com/james-hyde-original-sorgho-whiskey-750-ml.html","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","votes":0,"created_at":"2017-07-28T12:55:00Z"}]},{"id":332642,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:332642","question":"What is the status of my investment in your company?","author_name":"Jeffrey Nease","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-04-30T16:21:34Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-332642","answers":[]},{"id":330941,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:330941","question":"Hey, Just wondering the status of our investment. I invested $1k in 3/2019, but have not heard anything in a few years.","author_name":"Gregory Bell","votes":0,"created_at":"2026-04-13T17:34:40Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-330941","answers":[]},{"id":315205,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:315205","question":"Is there any updates? Should I consider this a loss?","author_name":"Irving Adler","votes":0,"created_at":"2025-09-18T15:21:08Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-315205","answers":[]},{"id":214235,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:214235","question":"What is the latest on this investment?","author_name":"Philip Daly","votes":0,"created_at":"2022-08-06T20:44:39Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-214235","answers":[]},{"id":139578,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:139578","question":"Do you have any updates on your company? I invested in Nov 2017 and would like an update","author_name":"Jeffrey Nease","votes":0,"created_at":"2021-04-02T20:46:07Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-139578","answers":[]},{"id":135254,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:135254","question":"Hi Steve.. I haven't seen any updates since 2019(?). How are things going, especially since Covid?","author_name":"Eric N Ford","votes":0,"created_at":"2021-03-16T21:34:41Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-135254","answers":[]},{"id":134269,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:134269","question":"Any new updates? It is March 2021 and haven't seen any for awhile.","author_name":"Robert Bleiler","votes":0,"created_at":"2021-03-10T16:42:31Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-134269","answers":[]},{"id":85392,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:85392","question":"Hello Team I live in Maryland so I would like to know the closest store I can purchase a bottle from or do purchaser have online access thanks","author_name":"Anthony Bradford","votes":0,"created_at":"2020-04-09T10:14:26Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-85392","answers":[]},{"id":58930,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:58930","question":"I just learned about your process from a trusted advisor and would like to invest. Are you open for investments at this point?","author_name":"Tina Rock","votes":0,"created_at":"2019-08-04T20:48:48Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-58930","answers":[{"id":58965,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:58965","answer":"We are accepting investments Tina, contact me directly at svanechanos@jamesfchyde.com​","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","votes":0,"created_at":"2019-08-05T10:02:01Z"}]},{"id":51844,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:51844","question":"Help! I initially indicated $200 investment but changed it $500 prior to the deadline. It appears only the $200 was transferred from my account. Please tell me you will be taking the other $300! I want to be a part of this company and wished I had more available cash to invest but definitely wanted in at $500.","author_name":"David Windsor","votes":0,"created_at":"2019-05-02T20:45:17Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-51844","answers":[]},{"id":37918,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:37918","question":"Investors who invest on startengine,will there investment combine with there investment on Wefunder when the note convert into equity","author_name":"Xavier Wilkins","votes":0,"created_at":"2019-03-19T13:04:07Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-37918","answers":[{"id":37923,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:37923","answer":"Yes.\u0026nbsp; Upon maturity the notes all convert into the same form of common stock class B.","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","votes":1,"created_at":"2019-03-19T14:10:13Z"}]},{"id":36803,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:36803","question":"I am 67 years old. I’m wondering what my limitations will be investing since this is a 401(k).","author_name":"Jody Dougherty","votes":0,"created_at":"2019-03-12T19:37:15Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-36803","answers":[{"id":36883,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:36883","answer":"To use IRA / 401k funds in our offering on Wefunder, you need to be able to open and fund an IRA account at Alto IRA.\u0026nbsp; If you can move funds from your 401K to an Alto IRA, you can use them.\u0026nbsp; If you can fund a new IRA (either for tax year\u0026nbsp;2018 or 2019), at Alto IRA - you can invest that money through Wefunder in our offering.Hope that helps.","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","votes":1,"created_at":"2019-03-13T12:50:53Z"}]},{"id":36753,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:36753","question":"I'm curious. I swear I invested a 2nd time for $500 dollars middle-to-late last year but Wefunder only has me listed for $150. Perhaps my transaction didn't go through? Btw, I did receive 2 nice baseball caps, 1 beige and 1 black. I thought that was just for investors over $500 dollars. Thank you. Eric","author_name":"Eric N Ford","votes":0,"created_at":"2019-03-12T01:33:50Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-36753","answers":[]},{"id":35977,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:35977","question":"When is this round closing?","author_name":"Leslie Churchill","votes":0,"created_at":"2019-03-01T22:22:22Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-35977","answers":[{"id":35980,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:35980","answer":"Hi Leslie.\u0026nbsp; Thanks for asking.\u0026nbsp; It will run at least till April 1, and no later than April 30th.There is however an Early Bird Discount available to the first $100,000 invested.\u0026nbsp; See offering details for description of Early Bird Discount.","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","votes":0,"created_at":"2019-03-01T22:46:16Z"}]},{"id":33862,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:33862","question":"So Steve, in relation to Mr. French's question, if I am understanding this correctly are the notes similar to a dividend being re-invested into a stock in that it is converted into more shares?","author_name":"Nick Melber","votes":0,"created_at":"2019-01-24T18:25:00Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-33862","answers":[{"id":33864,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:33864","answer":"That's more or less correct Nick.I\u0026nbsp;need to be more precise with my choice of words which most be taken from the actual Note.The 3% interest rate accrues to principal, so for every $100 invested, an additional $3.00 in accrued interest is added upon maturity but\u0026nbsp;before conversion.\u0026nbsp; So the original $100 becomes $103 and then $103 is converted using the conversion formula.Does that help.Thanks for your support","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","votes":2,"created_at":"2019-01-24T18:50:00Z"}]},{"id":33809,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:33809","question":"Can you please provide an update on the previous convertible note executed on NOV 22, 2017, that is now 2 months overdue?","author_name":"John French","votes":0,"created_at":"2019-01-24T04:51:11Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-33809","answers":[{"id":33834,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:33834","answer":"You asked a great question, John.First I want to apologize for our tardiness on reporting the status of the Convertible Notes sold through Wefunder, But rest assured as stated in paragraph #4 (see below) of the Note, your principle plus 3% interest was AUTOMATICALLY converted to CF Shadow Series Common Stock (\"CFSSCS\") on the maturity date of your note (365 days after its \"Date of Issuance\"):\"4. At any time after the Maturity Date... the outstanding\u0026nbsp;principal amount under this Note and unpaid accrued interest... shall AUTOMATICALLY be converted into\u0026nbsp;the number of fully paid and non-assessable shares of CF Shadow Series Common Stock determined in accordance\u0026nbsp;with the following formula, rounded down to the nearest whole share:Outstanding Principal Amount and unpaid accrued interest of the Note /\u0026nbsp;PCS\"where “PCS” equals the Valuation Cap Price.\u0026nbsp; The Valuation Cap Price is $3.6 million /\u0026nbsp;96,973,373 or approx $.037124.To determine the exact number of CFSSCS shares you received upon conversion on the anniversary date of your Issuance, multiply your investment amount by 1.03 and divide the result by $3.6 million / 96,973,373.\u0026nbsp; Example:\u0026nbsp;Investment amount = $900Issuance Date = Nov 22, 2017CFSSCS shares issued on Nov 22, 2018 =$900 * 1.03 = $927 (principle plus accrued interest)$927 / ($3,600,000 /\u0026nbsp;96,973,373) = 24,970 shares (rounded down to nearest whole).While no excuse, but perhaps a rational for why we were tardy, all of us participants in Reg CF crowd funding are pioneers.\u0026nbsp; We've been unable to locate any financial services institutions that can\u0026nbsp;manage issuances and conversions for a LARGE NUMBER of SMALL DOLLAR investors at a practical cost.\u0026nbsp; As such, to save investors cash, we have decided to manage this internally for now.\u0026nbsp; We are building the necessary systems to do so.Thanks for your support, and we ask for your patience as we develop the systems and internal skills to effectively manage our investors issuances and conversions.","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","votes":2,"created_at":"2019-01-24T12:23:02Z"}]},{"id":33804,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:33804","question":"So excited for the next chapter in Epec Holdings history!","author_name":"Craig J. Vom Lehn","votes":0,"created_at":"2019-01-23T22:13:34Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-33804","answers":[{"id":33827,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:33827","answer":"Thanks Craig.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;While admittedly in a highly competitive industry, we think we've got the right product at the right time which is creating some exciting opportunities for us.Appreciate your continued support.","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","votes":0,"created_at":"2019-01-24T10:08:36Z"}]},{"id":31000,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:31000","question":"Hi Steve. The maturity date of this note has passed and a conversion event should have been triggered. Can you please update us on how that is being handled and by when we can expect the documentation?","author_name":"Viral Trivedi","votes":0,"created_at":"2018-11-27T23:58:17Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-31000","answers":[{"id":31024,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:31024","answer":"My apology. We're working on it. No one seems to have throw the switch infrastructure available yet to carry out the mechanics. Rest assured, your note converted on maturity date - even if we haven't memorialized it yet with with administrative or mechanical stroke - and all rights and powers that went with it are now at your disposal.","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","votes":1,"created_at":"2018-11-28T17:47:27Z"}]},{"id":22562,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:22562","question":"can the whisky be purchased retail in New Jersey ?","author_name":"Robert Hyde","votes":0,"created_at":"2018-06-12T16:18:45Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-22562","answers":[{"id":22564,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:22564","answer":"Sure Robert. From over 150 locations. See map below. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1O0pT7Kg2wpsHX1PFAa8185ftdEi3wQVB\u0026amp;usp=sharing","author_name":"Steve Vanechanos","votes":0,"created_at":"2018-06-12T18:18:20Z"}]},{"id":18657,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:18657","question":"Hey, Steve! Lots of great updates coming out! Just circling back to see if you heard anything from Wefunder about the 365 day maturity period start date...? Thanks - Justin","author_name":"Justin Davis","votes":0,"created_at":"2018-03-06T15:11:45Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/epec.holdings.inc#question-18657","answers":[]}],"faq":[{"question":"Greetings - with only another month until the money runs out... and potentially several months to conclude this crowd funding campaign, how do you plan to bridge your finances? Thanks and best of luck with your project, looks terrific!","answer":"Great question. We considered several possible responses to the cash burn rate issue. Ultimately our Wall Street roots convinced us, the \"right\" answer in a official SEC document - like a Form C - when describing Risk Factors, is to opt for the most dire description possible. That said, notice a couple of related Item #24 Form C disclosures that illuminate how we manage cash deficiencies should they occur? 1) $204,200 is deferred compensation due to officers; and 2) $25,000 loan from Director..."},{"question":"Hi, I appreciate your answer to the previous question about runway and your incredible transparency with the questions above but I have a follow-up: What has to happen for you to be successful? Your burn rate is quite low which suggests that as you succeed it will go up, and a...","answer":"Thanks for the questions Alan. In our formal filing we disclosed a use of proceeds for $100K raise. I refer you to that for an explanation how we will proceed should that be our circumstance when this offering closes. As far as our competitive position should we succeed, I refer you to the question on this offering page, \"How big an opportunity is Sorgho Whiskey?\" and specifically: \"3) We've been granted trademark protection for “Sorgho Whiskey“ and our ambition is to elevate it to new Americ..."},{"question":"Thanks - helpful answers. I have a family member who is quite experienced and involved in your industry. He is excited about the potential of the whisky category in general right now, and specifically in any company that can carve out a truly unique niche. According to him you...","answer":"Thanks for your kind words Alan. I noticed you're from MA. Mr James FC Hyde was Newton MA - home of Boston College - first ever Mayor. We're trying to get into MA because we think that historical tie could give us a \"home field advantage\" competing up there. Just have to find a distributor that agrees with our assessment."},{"question":"Steve, We are looking for a sizable investment in your Company. To better understand your business can we talk to somebody in your comapny to decide? An early answer would be appreciated.","answer":"Hello Ravi. Thanks for your question. We consider this more of a pubic forum for all potential investors. If you want to move beyond this forum to a more private venue, go to http://www.jamesfchyde.com/ and leave a private email message there. Leave as much information as you can about yourself and the investment group your represent."},{"question":"where can i get this in Brooklyn,ny?","answer":"Closest location might be Blue Streak in Long Island City. http://www.bluestreakwine.com/james-hyde-original-sorgho-whiskey-750-ml.html"}]}}}