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ALEXANDRIA, VA – The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) will offer 23 education seminars at its 78 th Annual Convention and Trade Show October 11 – 14, 2015, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. “In addition to an outstanding lineup of speakers during the general session and more than 275 exhibitors participating in this year’s two-day Trade Show , NBWA is excited to offer a diverse selection of education seminars taught by the industry’s leading experts,” said NBWA President & CEO Craig Purser. “From sales tips and business strategies to technology solutions and social media...
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) will hold its 78 th Annual Convention and Trade Show October 11 – 14, 2015, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the general session on Monday, October 12, Vice President of Atlas Sales, Inc. Bud Dunn will moderate a panel including: Jay Ducote, Food Network Star Finalist and Founder, Bite and Booze Daniel “D.H.” Harrison, Co-Owner and General Manager, Country Boy Brewing Ryan Lake, Vice President, First Beverage Group Kurt Strickmaker, President and Better Beer Guy, BountyBev NBWA President and CEO Craig Purser said...
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On September 17, America’s beer distributors will join citizens throughout the country in commemorating Constitution Day, which celebrates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) President & CEO Craig Purser issued the following statement: “NBWA raises a glass in celebration of our nation’s Constitution, including its role in establishing the effective state-based alcohol regulatory system that we have in America today. Alcohol is the only product in commerce with two constitutional amendments...
Giglio Distributing Employee Receives Free Trip to NBWA’s 78 th Annual Convention and Trade Show for Winning Entry ALEXANDRIA, VA – The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is excited to announce Bryan Wright of Giglio Distributing in Beaumont, Texas, as the winner of NBWA’s Third Annual Share Your Story Contest . Beer distributor employees who have never attended the NBWA Annual Convention & Trade Show were eligible to submit a written entry explaining why they love working in the beer distribution industry. “We were overwhelmed with compelling and passionate stories from a wide...
U.S. Beer Distributors Generate 131,000 Direct Jobs, $54 Billion in Economic Benefits ALEXANDRIA, VA – As Americans prepare to celebrate Labor Day, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is recognizing the men and women of the beer distribution industry whose work positively impacts the nation’s economy. NBWA President and CEO Craig Purser said, “From truck drivers to fork lift operators and from sales representative to graphic artists, America’s beer distribution employees work day in and day out to make this the best beer market in the world for everyone.” “With more than 3,700...
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is seeking nominations for the Brewer Partner of the Year Award. The award recognizes the brewer who does the best job in the marketplace producing great beer; building strong partnerships; providing valuable education; and offering support to their distributor customers in order to bring their beers to market. The award will be presented during NBWA’s 78 th Annual Convention & Trade Show , October 11-14, 2015, in Las Vegas, Nevada. NBWA distributor members and fellow brewers are invited to nominate any brewer they believe...
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The National Beer Wholesalers Association ’s (NBWA) 78th Annual Convention and Trade Show will take place October 11 – 14, 2015, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. During the general session on Tuesday, October 13, President of Gretz Beer Company and NBWA Political Action Committee Chairman Mike Gretz will moderate a panel of leaders from five breweries and importers that partner with independent beer distributors across the country. Participants include: Ronald den Elzen, President and CEO, Heineken USA Ken Grossman, Founder, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Bill Hackett,...
ALEXANDRIA, VA – “White Hat Hacker” Jayson Street will take part in the general session program at the National Beer Wholesalers Association ’s (NBWA) 78 th Annual Convention and Trade Show to be held October 11 – 14, 2015, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. News stories involving data breaches, identify theft and hacking of sensitive information have become commonplace. And they all center around one common theme – computers and cyber security. As a professional hacker who works to protect people and businesses by identifying vulnerabilities and exposing risk, Street will reveal...
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The National Beer Wholesalers Association ’s (NBWA) 78th Annual Convention and Trade Show will take place October 11 – 14, 2015, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Award-winning journalist Candy Crowley, former chief political correspondent for CNN, will speak during the General Session, where she will share insights on the current political environment. She also will discuss trends and issues that most likely will affect voters in the upcoming elections. As CNN’s chief political correspondent and the host of its Sunday morning talk show State of the Union with Candy...
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The National Beer Wholesalers Association ’s (NBWA) 78th Annual Convention and Trade Show will take place October 11 – 14, 2015, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. The general session will feature an exciting lineup of speakers, including Captain Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger who is known for the “Miracle on the Hudson” on January 15, 2009. US Airways flight 1549 had just taken off from LaGuardia Airport with 155 people on board when a flock of Canada geese flew into both engines, leaving the plane without power. Descending at a rate of two floors per second, Capt...