Beer Route Archive

August 2010

California Beer Distributor Maintains Commitment to Promoting Responsible Consumption 8-26-10 Harbor Distributing of Anaheim, California, is committed to marketing and selling the products it distributes in a responsible manner. In its most recent responsibility initiative, Harbor teamed up...

Florida Beer Distributor Receives Great Press Coverage for Employee Wellness Program 8-26-10 Pepin Distributing Company in Tampa, Florida, is making headlines in the Florida media for its commitment to healthy employees through its Employee Wellness Program. The Tampa Bay Business...

Help NBWA Honor Yesterday's Beer Distributors during the Memorial Scroll at NBWA Annual Convention 8-26-10 NBWA will be presenting a Memorial Scroll as a part of the General Session program at the 73rd Annual Convention to honor individuals in the industry who have passed away since we last convened in...

NBWA's Online Alcohol Law Forum Can Help Keep You Up-to-Date on Legal Developments 8-26-10 NBWA’s online alcohol law forum is a vital resource for anyone who needs to stay up-to-date on legal developments that impact the alcohol industry. If you have not had the chance to visit www....

Register Today for NBWA’s 73rd Annual Convention, October 3-6, in Chicago! 8-12-10 Now is the time to make plans to be a part of the National Beer Wholesalers Association’s 73rd Annual Convention, which will take place at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, October 3-6! Join NBWA in...

Michigan Beer Distributor Distributes Free Drinking Water to Kalamazoo River Oil Spill Volunteers, Clean-Up Crew 8-12-10 Atlas Sales Inc., a family-owned beer and wine distributor in Michigan that serves an area including Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties, recently distributed more than 24,000 cans of drinking water to...

Beer Distributors and State Alcohol Regulation Highlighted During Congressman’s Visit to Texas Distributorship 8-12-10 Mike Ferlet, VP Business Relations & Industry Affairs, Del Papa Distributing; Will Jenkins, Sales Manager, Giglio Distributing; Rep. Kevin Brady; Larry Del Papa, President Del Papa Distributing;...

A Message from NBWA's President on Hartford Distributors 8-12-10 Eight days after the horrific tragedy that left eight innocent people dead at Hartford Distributors, Inc., employees returned to work on Wednesday, August 11. They were wearing their uniforms,...

July 2010

New Jersey Distributor Supports HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers 7-28-10 The HERO Campaign recently held the 10th Anniversary Ensign John R. Elliott Memorial Dinner in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to benefit the HERO Campaign and the Ensign John Elliott Character Excellence...

Connecticut Beer Distributor Promotes Responsibility and Alcohol Awareness 7-28-10 Since its inception in 1933, Dichello Distributors, Inc. has been a leader in its community by promoting the responsible and legal consumption of alcohol. Based in Orange, Connecticut, Dichello...

Long Island Beer Distributor Encourages High School Students to Make Responsible Decisions 7-28-10 Clare Rose, Inc., a beer distributorship located in Melville, New York, has worked to spread the message that underage drinking is no joke by working to distribute an educational video to local high...

NBWA Associate Members Reap Benefits 7-28-10 The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) has a lot to offer its members – and not just distributor members! Associate members are reaping the benefits of their membership with NBWA as...

Importance of State Alcohol Regulation Highlighted during Congressman’s Visit to Indiana Warehouse 7-15-10 U.S. Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) recently paid a visit to Monarch Beverage Company, Inc., located in Indianapolis, Indiana, during Congress’ Independence Day District Work Period. Congressman...

Michigan Beer Distributors Join Forces with School Principals, Legislators to Fight Underage Drinking 7-15-10 The Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association (MB&WWA) and the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) have teamed up to fight underage drinking, and now state...

Oregon Beer Distributors Join Brewers in Celebrating July as Oregon Craft Beer Month 7-15-10 Oregon’s beer distributors are helping celebrate the excitement that craft beer brings to the industry during the state’s fifth annual Craft Beer Month. According to the Oregon Brewers Guild (...

It’s Not Too Late to Submit Your Nomination for the 2010 Craft Beer Distributor of the Year Award! 7-15-10 Submit your nomination today! The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and the Brewers Association (BA) are seeking nominations for the Fourth Annual Craft Beer Distributor of the Year...

Michigan Beer Distributor Highlights Benefits of Three-Tier System and State Alcohol Regulation in Wake of Recall 7-1-10 A Michigan beer distributor proved the value of the three-tier system of beer distribution this past Memorial Day. Labatt Brewing Company issued a voluntary recall after learning that several cases...

Minnesota Beer Distributor Promotes Responsible Consumption through Alcohol Server Training 7-1-10 J. J. Taylor Distributing Company of Minnesota, Inc. continued its ongoing efforts to promote social responsibility and safety by hosting a free Alcohol Server Training seminar for its retail...

NBWA CFO Kim McKinnish Discusses Economy’s Impact on Associations at CFO Summit 7-1-10 Photo courtesy of BisnowDuring a recent “CFO Summit” hosted by Washington, D.C., business publication Bisnow, National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) Chief Financial Officer Kim McKinnish...

New Companies Added to Growing List of Participants at Product Demonstration Showcase during NBWA Convention 7-1-10 The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is excited to announce more companies that are taking advantage of the prime property and face-to-face interaction offered during the Product...

Distributor Responsibility

In 2009, Kentucky Eagle Inc., a beverage distributor in Lexington, KY, moved into a new green facility, a 190,000-square-foot warehouse and offices built by Lexington-based Gray Construction, and now may be the first LEED-certified beer dis...

Sandy Mac’s Distributing in Helena, Montana, helps to provide nearly 5,000 cab rides home each year. For a population of only around 70,000 people, this is one of the most effective safe and free ride home programs in the nation, per c...

The Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois (ABDI) distributes the educational flyer, ''Straight Talk about Underage Drinking'' during prom and graduation season. The flyer addresses the myths, health issues, and consequences of underage ...

To remind the Paragould community to enjoy the Christmas season responsibly, Ed Roleson Jr., Inc. placed newspaper advertisements encouraging adults to 'drink responsibly' and 'think when you drink.'

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