I agree with this, it's especially hard in a place like Wisconsin where everywhere is "two bars and a church". I personally drink and don't have any problems with it but I also don't enjoy when every meet-up or company sponsored event is in a bar (not the company I work for but this is a common thing). Have the event at a hotel or establishment with a bar in a separate area if people want to drink. Or have the event and after the main event is concluded say, "As an after event from hours 3 to 6 we'll be doing cocktails at location XYZ if anyone is interested."