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NBWA Members: Order the 2011 Distributor Productivity Report

The Distributor Productivity Report (DPR) is an industry-wide research effort that is designed to serve as an easy-to-understand, actionable tool for firms to evaluate their company’s operating results in order to pinpoint strengths, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities. Purchase the 2011 DPR today!
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NBWA Associate Members: Submit Your Education Seminar Proposals

In preparation for the 75th Annual Convention October 14 – 17, 2012, in San Diego, California, NBWA is inviting associate members to submit proposals for the Convention Education Seminar Program. Visit www.nbwa.org/seminars to submit your proposal by 5:30 p.m. EST on February 24, 2012.
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NBWA's Kim McKinnish Recognized as Transformational Leader in NonProfit CFO Awards

NBWA CFO Kim McKinnish has been named the 2012 Nonprofit Transformational Leader in the Association TRENDS Nonprofit CFO Awards. “Kim’s contributions to the Association’s fiscal performance and her guidance as an effective manager has resulted in major improvement in the organization’s overall operations,” said NBWA President & CEO Craig Purser.

Distributor Members: Visit NBWA's Grassroots and Political Action Center!

Purser: Cheers to the 21st Amendment!

NBWA President & CEO Craig Purser on the anniversary of Prohibition's repeal: "On December 5, 1933, the states ratified the 21st Amendment, ending national Prohibition. While the 21st Amendment allowed alcohol to be sold legally once again, there is much more to it – not only what the measure did then but what it continues to do today for communities across the country."

The 2010-2011 NBWA Report is Now Online

Read about the Association's activities since NBWA's 73rd Annual Convention in Chicago, including advocacy initiatives and membership programs.

NBWA's Kim McKinnish Recognized as Transformational Leader in NonProfit CFO Awards

January 24, 2012

ALEXANDRIA, VA – National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Kim McKinnish has been named the 2012 Nonprofit Transformational Leader in the Association TRENDS Nonprofit CFO Awards.

America’s Beer Distributors Toast Anniversary of 21st Amendment Ratification

December 1, 2011

NBWA’s 74th Annual Convention and Trade Show Highlights Value of Beer Distributors

October 19, 2011

Day Two Focuses on Industry Partnerships and Importance of Brand Building

National Beer Wholesalers Association Announces 2011-2012 Board of Directors Officers

October 18, 2011

Oregon Beer Distributor Steve Lytle to Lead Association Efforts on Behalf of America’s 3,300 Licensed, Independent Beer Distributors

IL: Louis Glunz Beer, Inc. announces new beers for the new year

January 27, 2012

Louis Glunz Beer Inc., a beer distributor out of Lincolnwood, Illinois, has kicked off the new year with new beers and breweries such as Nantucket, MA-based Cisco Brewers and Green Bay, WI-based Hinterland, which have proudly joined Glunz Beer's growing roster of over 827 brands and 172 breweries worldwide. Glunz will be filling store shelves and restaurant menus throughout Chicagoland with their newest offerings.

WA: Liquor retailers shopping for space

January 27, 2012

Costco Wholesale said it wanted competition in the liquor business, and that may be what's coming. Big liquor chains are eyeing Washington, which on June 1 will allow private retailers to sell liquor under an initiative that voters overwhelmingly approved last fall. Liquor chains Beverages and More, known as BevMo, and Liquor Depot have reportedly been touring the state for commercial real estate.

WI: State rule exempts small brewers from wholesale licensing

January 27, 2012

The new rule, which Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has signed, allows recipe brewers to self-distribute their beer without being defined as beer wholesalers. That exempts them from paying for the wholesaler's permit.

CA: Sierra Nevada Begins Canning Beer

January 27, 2012

Workers at Sierra Nevada's Chico, California, brewery fired up the new canning machinery for its first official run. Brewery officials say they've gone through extensive testing to make sure the canning process does not change the flavor of their beer, and that the cans of their popular Pale Ale should be available everywhere by Memorial Day.

NBWA's Kim McKinnish Honored as Transformational Leader in Nonprofit CFO Awards

January 26, 2012

National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Kim McKinnish has been named the 2012 Nonprofit CFO Transformational Leader in the Association TRENDS Nonprofit CFO Awards.

Virginia Beer Distributor Recognized for Contributions to Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets

January 26, 2012

Photo courtesy of Virginia Tech magazine: (From left) Bob Archer, Kelsey Ginn and Jim ArcherBeer distributors across the country are leaders in their co

Michigan Beer Distributor Showcases Craft Beer with Kalamazoo Beer Week

January 26, 2012

Diners enjoy a beer pairing dinner as part of Kalamazoo Beer Week.Imperial Beverage Co.

North Carolina Beer Distributor Releases Podcast Discussing Responsible Drinking

January 11, 2012

Mims Distributing Company of Raleigh, North Carolina, recently produced a podcast to raise awareness among the public about the importance of responsible drinking and enjoying alcoholic beverages in moderation. The podcast, which features CEO of Mims Distributing Chip Mims, was released to various...