Something for Everyone with 23 Education Seminars at NBWA’s 74th Annual Convention & Trade Show

Convention and Trade Show to Be Held October 16-19, in Las Vegas, Nevada

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) will be offering 23 different education seminars at its 74^th Annual Convention and Trade Show to be held October 16-19 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visit www.nbwa.org to register today!

“Along with a lineup of insightful speakers and a Trade Show featuring hundreds of innovative products and services, NBWA is excited to offer a diverse program of 23 different education seminars,” said NBWA President & CEO Craig Purser. “From business tips to social media, and from succession planning to logistics, this dynamic seminar lineup features something for everyone.”

The education seminars offered during this year’s Convention and Trade Show include:

Social Media: More Than a Fad But Will It Be Your Next Business Tool?

The Demographics of Imported Beer: Surprises from the 2010 Census and Forecasts on Beer Consumer Migration
Keeping Your Staff Motivated Through Knowledge: An In-depth Look at Craft Beer and Food Pairings
Risk Management: Practical Strategies for Controlling Workers Compensation Claims and Loss Prevention Applications for All Lines of Insurance
Building a Superior Training System and Learning Culture in Your Organization
Margin of Safety? Price vs. Value of Distribution Rights
Successful SKU Management, Handling and Storage Strategies
Sales Leadership Taking Management to the Next Level
A Candid Multi-Tier Panel Discussion: Building Collaborative Relationships “Market by “Market”
The Supplier and Distributor Relationship: Distributor Agreement, Franchise Laws and Recent Legal Developments
Moving Product Through Experiential Marketing and Social Media
Beer Marketer’s INSIGHTS: Deep Dive on Distributors and Beer Industry Data
The Evolving Three-Tier System
Consolidation Opportunities? Look Inside Your Own Four Walls?
Seven Steps to Optimizing Customer Service Costs
The Opportunities and Challenges Presented by the 10 Most Important Provisions in Your Distributor Agreements and How Best to Deal with Them
“Bench Strength”: How to Successfully Develop Your Next Generation of Leaders
Brewers Association/CraftBeer.com Bootcamp for Distributors
Blue Skies Ahead: Women Craft Beer Buyers + Craft Beer + Social Media = SUCCESS!
Succession Planning: How to Accomplish It Successfully and Maintain Peace Among the Stakeholders
Beyond Beer 101: The State of Beer Education, Training and Certification in Our Rapidly Changing Market
Your Brewpint Solutions: The Challenges Presented to the Five Tiers of the Craft Beer Industry
Behind the Headlines: The Latest in Industry News from Beer Business Daily

For descriptions of each seminar and more Convention details, please visit the Annual Convention and Trade Show Web page at http://nbwa.org/convention and view the Convention and Trade Show brochure.

A discounted room rate for NBWA Convention and Trade Show attendees is available at Caesars Palace, and reservations can be made by calling (866) 227-5944. The deadline for the discounted room rates is September 19, 2011. The NBWA guest room block can sell out prior to that date, so don’t delay.

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The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) represents the interests of America’s 3,300 licensed, independent beer distributor operations in every state, congressional district and media market across the country. Beer distributors are committed to ensuring alcohol is provided safely and responsibly to consumers of legal drinking age through the three-tier, state-based system of alcohol regulation and distribution.