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California Craft Brewers Association Executive Director Lori Ajax to Leave Role at End of 2024

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California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) executive director Lori Ajax will vacate the position at the end of 2024, the trade association representing California’s craft brewing industry shared Wednesday.

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