Politics & Government

Rock Bottom Brewery Recognized

The Campbell brewery is celebrating 15 years in the community.

Campbell's Rock Bottom Brewery has a lot to celebrate this month.

On Feb. 3 the Campbell Chamber of Commerce announced it would be 2012's Business of the Year recipient and on Feb. 16, it will be celebrating 15 years in Campbell.

At the Campbell City Council meeting Feb. 7, Rock Bottom General Manager Bennett Ponder led the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and was publically recognized for his work within the city of Campbell.

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Bennett has more than 20 years experience in the industry, Mayor Mike Kotowski began.

"For all the contributions they made supporting our Campbell community, we thank you," he said.

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Rock Bottom has worked in conjunction with the Assistance League of Los Gatos-Saratoga, helped with the restoration of Rescue 25, various fundraisers for the Ainsley House and Campbell Middle School.

"In 15 years, my business philosophy has been you're either in the community or your out," Ponder said. "Getting involved with the community and service clubs, that’s the way to go. And it's been fantastic."


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