Webinars

NBWA hosts regular educational webinars on a wide range of industry topics. Members are invited to each webinar in advance and have access to the full library of past webinars.

See below for our most recent webinars and please contact info@nbwa.org for questions about webinars or if you are interested in participating in a future webinar.


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Upcoming Webinars:

How Beer Distributors Can Prepare for and Respond to Natural Disasters

January 29, 2025 | 1pm
Exclusively for NBWA Members

In this webinar moderated by NBWA’s Paul Pisano, get firsthand perspectives on disaster preparedness and response from:

  • Gary Parkinson, Blach Distributing Co. in Nevada and California
  • Genesis Smith, Pepin Distributing Co. in Tampa, Florida

They’ll share strategies for minimizing risk, maintaining business continuity and ensuring your team is able to quickly and effectively get back into action.

From natural disasters to supply chain disruptions, this webinar will prepare you for the unexpected and help you protect your business in times of crisis.

Recent Webinars:

2025 Labor Market Outlook for Beer Distributors
Hosted on Oct. 24

What will the 2025 labor market for beer distributors look like? Stay ahead of the recruiting and retention landscape by watching NBWA Vice President, Analytics and Chief Economist Lester Jones…

  • Break down the results of the association’s 2024 Compensation and Benefits Study
  • Explain how the data provided by NBWA distributor members correlates with broader labor market trends
  • Look ahead to possible economic shifts that may impact your company’s workforce

Developing an AI Path for Your Business
Hosted on July 30, 2024

From logistics to sales and everything in between, AI has the potential to change the way beer distributors operate their businesses.

Members of the Beer Industry Electronic Commerce Coalition (BIECC) provide a primer of how distributors can implement AI tools into their day-to-day operations. Don’t miss expert guidance from:

  • Sean Mossman, Founder, Behold Beverage AI
  • Tracy Neal, Founder/CEO, iSellBeer
  • Bill Kraich, Vice President of Strategic Alliances, Encompass Technologies
  • Laura Melzow, Strategic Technology Manager, Glazer’s Beer & Beverage 
  • Drayton Lee, IT Director, Champion Brands
  • Dave Christman, Vice President of State Affairs, NBWA