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Independent beer distributors get bottles, cans, cases and kegs from beverage suppliers to your favorite store, local restaurant or neighborhood bar through a safe, transparent and regulated system.

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Upcoming Events

12th Annual Next Generation Success in Leadership Conference

The NBWA Next Generation Group brings together rising leaders in the beer distribution industry and helps members learn more about the beer business, get more involved with the association and network with other distributors from all areas of the country representing all brands. Each year, the Success in Leadership Conference helps member develop leadership skills, foster new relationships and learn more about the industry and NBWA.

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88th Annual Convention & Trade Show

Held each year in the fall, the NBWA Annual Convention provides valuable education programs for the beer industry and introduces distributors to new products, technologies and vendors needed to run their operations. Save the date for the 88th Annual Convention and Trade Show, taking place Oct. 12-15 in Las Vegas, NV

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Legislative Conference

The Legislative Conference gives distributors the opportunity to educate members of Congress about the importance of effective state-based alcohol regulation, the role of independent beer distributors and the regulatory, economic and commercial value that distributors deliver in their communities. Save the date for the NBWA Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. on April 6-9, 2025!

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BREW & Alliance for Women in Beer: Making Moves

Join colleagues from across the beer industry for a day of inspiration, empowerment and connection! The groups' fourth annual in-person event will feature insightful speakers, dynamic panels on industry topics, and plenty of networking opportunities.

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Our Priorities

NBWA educates local and federal officials and regulators on the value of state-based alcohol regulations, as well as the economic and regulatory issues that impact America’s beer distributors, who are local family-owned businesses that service every state and congressional district throughout the United States.

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Member Benefits

Membership has its perks. NBWA brings together the full beer and beverage industry from distributors to suppliers and product vendors to service providers. Join the network of over 5,000 engaged distributor leaders plus trusted vendors from across all 50 states. Being a member provides you and your company with unique opportunities to build and foster strong relationships with all of the partnerships that help get America’s favorite beverages to consumers. Check out our membership packages to find the right membership level for you!

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America’s Beer & Beverage Distributors

About Distributors

Upcoming Events

12th Annual Next Generation Success in Leadership Conference

88th Annual Convention & Trade Show

Legislative Conference

BREW & Alliance for Women in Beer: Making Moves

Our Priorities

Policy Issues

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