America's Beer Distributors

Mark your calendars to be on Capitol Hill Sunday, April 18, through Wednesday, April 21, for the 2010 Legislative Conference. The Conference provides a great opportunity to personally tell your elected leaders what’s on your mind, to hear from industry leaders and to educate members of Congress about the importance of state-based alcohol regulation and the vital role of beer distributors.  

This year, you are encouraged to bring people from your business who have never been to Washington, D.C. – perhaps a longtime truck driver or a stand-out sales representative.  They are the best voices to describe the solid jobs, wages and benefits that beer distributors offer from coast to coast. Members of Congress are eager to hear good stories about jobs, especially from their constituents. 

The conveniently-located Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill is the official hotel for the 2010 Legislative Conference.  The NBWA participant room rate is $289 single/double per night.  The NBWA guest room block expires March 19; however, the room block can sell out prior to that date.  Call the Hyatt Regency Reservation Department at 202-737-1234 or click here to reserve your room today!

Register now for the 2010 Legislative Conference! 

2010 Legislative Conference Tentative Schedule of Events:

SUNDAY, APRIL 18

12:00 – 6:00 p.m.             Registration Desk Open
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.               Anheuser-Busch Meeting
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.               MillerCoors Meeting
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.               How to Be a Beer Distributor Advocate
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.               The Brewers Association Reception (By Invitation Only)
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.               Welcome Reception

MONDAY, APRIL 19

7:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m.        Registration Desk Open
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.               Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.     Distributor Member Meeting (Federal Initiative Briefing)
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.             Luncheon
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.               Industry Session/Legislative Briefing
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.               State Delegation Meetings
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.               NBWA PAC “Chairman’s Circle” Reception (By Invitation Only)
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.               Congressional Reception – Senate

TUESDAY, APRIL 20

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.       Registration Desk Open
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.               Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.               Legislative Speakers/Final Briefing
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.       Capitol Hill Visits
5:30 – 6:00 p.m.               New PAC Contributor Reception
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.               Congressional Reception - House

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.      Registration Desk Open
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.      Capitol Hill Visits

For further information, please contact the Membership and Meetings Department at 800-300-6417 or e-mail Coordinator, Member Programs Meredith Daughtridge at mdaughtridge@nbwa.org.