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ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Today, National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) President & CEO Craig Purser issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to hear Tennessee Wine & Spirits Retailers Association v. Byrd: “As the U.S. Supreme Court reviews the length of Tennessee’s residency requirement for licensed retailers and wholesalers, NBWA will continue to support and defend the independent beer distribution system which works so well for so many. Central to this efficient and effective system is the proven state regulatory framework under which everyone benefits. As the...
Incoming Chairman Michael Schilleci announces priorities, highlights distributor and brewer award winners San Diego, Calif. – The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) celebrated the final day of its 81 st Annual Convention in San Diego, Calif. Tuesday with the passing of the Chairman’s gavel to Michael Schilleci, president of Supreme Beverage Company. NBWA also honored several leading distributors and industry leaders with the group’s most prestigious awards. “We are thrilled to welcome Michael Schilleci as the new Chairman of the NBWA Board,” said NBWA CEO and President Craig Purser...
First day focuses on future of the beer industry, highlights successes over the last year San Diego, Calif. – The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) kicked off its 81st Convention in San Diego, Calif., Monday at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel, welcoming beer wholesalers from across the country. NBWA President and CEO Craig Purser and outgoing Chairman Jim Matesich of Matesich Distributing welcomed the crowd of over 1,600 people and highlighted the many accomplishments of the industry over the last year. The two also unveiled the Beer Growth Initiative (BGI), an industry-wide...
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Monday, September 17, America’s independent beer distributors will join citizens throughout the country in commemorating Constitution Day, which celebrates the formatting and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) issued the following statement on behalf of President & CEO Craig Purser: “Today we raise a glass to our nation’s Constitution and recognize the pivotal role that beer and our state-based system of alcohol regulation have played throughout our country’s history. Unlike any other product on the...
The National Beer Wholesalers Association releases the Beer Purchasers’ Index for August 2018.
Kane will serve as the association’s chief communications officer.
Alexandria, Va. – Today, National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) President and CEO Craig Purser issued the following statement on the passing of Senator John McCain. “Senator John McCain is an American hero who served his country selflessly for more than six decades. He was a rebel, a patriot and a statesman who dedicated his entire life to the service of others. He was also a member of the beer distribution family. With his passing, America lost a principled and passionate leader who put his country first. On behalf of the beer distribution industry, we offer our prayers to the McCain...
Today, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) released the Beer Purchasers’ Index for July 2018.
National Beer Wholesalers Association President and CEO Craig Purser issued the following statement on the proposed rule from the Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Treasury Department.
Alexandria, Va. – Today, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) released the Beer Purchasers’ Index for June 2018. The index surveys beer distributors’ purchases across different segments and compares them to previous years. A reading greater than 50 indicates the segment is expanding, while a reading below 50 indicates the segment is contracting. The June 2018 Beer Purchaser's Index at 62 for total beer is one point higher than last year’s index at 61. “This reading indicates a level of beer orders placed by beer distributors stable to the prior year period,” said NBWA Chief...