July 8, 2025 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh-Northampton), CEO & founder of Mishka Vodka Russell Fletcher, and Investor Patrick Preece of BSD Global Exploration visited the start of demolition of Mishka Vodka’s future manufacture flagship location in Allentown, PA.
In November 2024, Senator Miller, Reps. Josh Siegel (D-Lehigh), Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh) and Peter Schweyer (D-Lehigh) secured $7.9 million for infrastructure improvement projects in Allentown that included $1 million for the expansion of Mishka Vodka and its new construction.
“I have been privileged to meet Russell as a small business owner, and witnessing the expansion of his business is precisely the success I hope to continue seeing in the Lehigh Valley,” said Senator Miller. “Empowering business leaders like Russell in pursuing their goals through such assistance will not only generate jobs and boost economic activity, but it will also motivate future entrepreneurs to launch their own ventures in this area. Thank you to Russell, Patrick, and the entire Mishka Vodka team for working diligently to launch their flagship site, demonstrating that meaningful and impactful results can be achieved through collaboration.”
This project is scheduled for completion in early March 2026, with the goal of expanding the distribution of locally made products from the Lehigh Valley. Additionally, the project aspires to work with prominent brands in 2026.
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