America’s Beer Distributors

Register Today: Next Generation Success in Leadership Conference

NBWA’s Next Generation group brings together future leaders in the beer distributor industry. NBWA will hold its inaugural Next Generation Success in Leadership Conference in Chicago, August 4 – 5, 2013. The conference kicks off Sunday evening with a social event, and Monday’s program will feature Matt Dahlstrom, the founder of LearnBeer.com, and NBWA President & CEO Craig Purser.

NBWA 76th Annual Convention & Trade Show

NBWA's 76th Annual Convention & Trade Show will take place September 29 - October 2, 2013, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and the Brewers Association (BA) are seeking nominations for the Seventh Annual Craft Beer Distributor of the Year Award. The award recognizes an American beer distributor who goes above and beyond in their efforts to actively market, sell and promote craft beer.

Hero 2 Hired: Hire a Veteran Today!

America’s beer distributors offer great careers in communities across the country. Many of these jobs are perfectly suited for soldiers who are transitioning to civilian life! Use the Army’s approved automated jobs pipeline,www.Hero2Hired.com, which assists job-seeking service members with civilian career readiness resources. Post your company’s job openings to www.H2H.jobs/employers.

The Value of Independent Beer Distributors

America’s independent beer distributors deliver regulatory, economic, and commercial value in the communities where they do business. They value their role in the state-based system of alcohol regulation that works to keep communities and citizens safe while encouraging healthy competition and a robust marketplace. Beer distributors are local businesses that provide more than 130,000 quality jobs with good benefits. They also get new brands to market and ensure that consumers can choose from a vast selection of beer – more than 13,000 labels!

May 29, 2013

ALEXANDRIA, VA – National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs Rebecca Spicer received the Rising Star Award from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) today.

May 10, 2013

ALEXANDRIA, VA – America’s 3,300 licensed beer distributors will celebrate the excitement that craft beer brings to the beer industry during American Craft Beer Week, May 13-19, 2013, a national celebration highlighting the culture and contributions of craft beer and the 2,400 craft breweries across the United States.

April 30, 2013

America’s Independent, Licensed Beer Distributors Celebrate Independent, Licensed Taverns

April 15, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – America’s beer distributors arrived in Washington, D.C., this week for the 2013 National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) Legislative Conference to advocate for effective state-based alcohol regulation and to educate members of Congress about the 130,000 quality jobs that independent beer distributors provide.

June 17, 2013

Father-daughter duo Jim Matesich and Sarah Schwab carry the torch of Matesich Distributing Company, a local family beer distribution company based in Newark, Ohio, started by Matesich's grandfather. Jim Matesich, president and chief executive officer at Matesich Distributing, said he was not expecting his daughter, Sarah, to come work for him. “She approached me with the idea of coming into the family business,” Matesich said. “She said, ‘I’d really like to do that.’ It was a pleasant surprise.”

TX: New Braunfels Brewing expands distribution

June 17, 2013

When New Braunfels Brewing Company brewers, Kelly and Lindsey Meyer, decided to open a brewery their business plan always included partnering with a distributor. “We got into this industry to craft great beer, not drive delivery trucks and clean tap lines,” said Meyer. “Having a strong partner like Wright [Distributing] on our team allows us to focus on making our brewery the best it can be through recipe formulation and facility management.” New Braunfels Brewing Company is partnering with Wright Distributing to distribute its beers throughout 13 counties in Texas.

TX: Craft beer bills signed into law

June 17, 2013

On Friday, Gov. Rick Perry signed five bills impacting how beer is packaged and sold across Texas. Among the new laws, breweries such as Houston’s Saint Arnold can sell a set amount of beer directly to customers, although they must consume it on-site.

June 17, 2013

The American craft brewing community is renowned for its ingenuity and versatility in producing an expansive range of delicious beers. This inclination towards creativity was reflected in the wide variety of beer styles served on June 14 and 15 at the sixth annual SAVOR^SM: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience, presented by the Brewers Association. SAVOR, the nation’s benchmark craft beer and food pairing event, featured beers from 76 small and independent craft brewers in 2013, encompassing an impressive 39 different styles.

June 7, 2013

W&L Sales Company of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, recently thanked local veterans for their service by inviting them to a special night at the ballpark. W&L Sales invited local veterans and their families to the Harrisburg Senators Metro Bank Park for an evening of family, fun and baseball.

June 3, 2013

Pepin Distributing Company, a Tampa, Florida, beer distributor, celebrated American Craft Beer Week by hosting the Third Annual Brews with Attitude Craft Beer Festival.

May 23, 2013

The National Beer Wholesalers Association recently sponsored a beer pairing dinner at the national Shopping for Health conference to show representatives from regional and national grocery store chains the abundant choice and variety that beer distributors make available in the beer aisle.

May 16, 2013

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