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National Beer Wholesalers Association 
Founded 1938 Country United States Head union Craig A. Purser, CAE Office location Alexandria, Virginia Website http://www.nbwa.org The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is a trade association that represents the interests of more than 2,850 beer distributors throughout the United States before government and the public.
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About
Founded in 1938 in the aftermath of Prohibition, NBWA represents nearly 3,000 licensed, independent beer distributors - and their approximately 95,000 employees - who have operations in every state and congressional district across the United States. The organization works tirelessly to strengthen and maintain the state-based system of alcohol regulation.[1]
According to the association's Web site, NBWA works to strengthen the state-based system of alcohol regulation that facilitates an orderly marketplace; creates a transparent and accountable system of alcohol distribution that protects American consumers; and promotes responsibility in the manufacture, distribution, sale and consumption of alcohol.[2]
In 2007, NBWA was named among Washingtonian Magazine's list of "Great Places to Work." [3]
The association is led by Craig A. Purser, who became President & CEO in 2005.[4]
Mission
NBWA's primary mission is to advocate for state-based alcohol regulation while providing leadership and guidance to America's beer distributors.[5]
Political Action Committee
The National Beer Wholesalers Association Political Action Committee (NBWA PAC) is the largest Political action committee (PAC) in the licensed beverage industry. The NBWA PAC was also ranked as the 12th largest on Political Finance’s list of Top 100 PACs for the 2001-2002 election cycle.
References
- ^ Doyle, Kevin (2 November 2009). "President Craig Purser tells Food & Drink Digital NBWA members are ready for the challenges and welcome the opportunities ahead of them". Food & Drink Digital. http://www.foodanddrinkdigital.com/National-Beer-Wholesalers-Association. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
- ^ "What is NBWA?". http://nbwa.org/about/what-is-nbwa. Retrieved 09 11 2010.
- ^ Dalphonse, Sherri; Glover, Mary Clare (1 November 2007), Great Places to Work: Work Hard, Play Hard, http://www.washingtonian.com/articles/businesscareers/5537.html, retrieved 6 November 2010
- ^ Modern Brewery Age (12 December 2005), "Craig Purser named president of NBWA", Modern Brewery Age, http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3469/is_50_56/ai_n15966935/?tag=content;col1, retrieved 6 November 2010
- ^ Doyle, Kevin (2 November 2009). "President Craig Purser tells Food & Drink Digital NBWA members are ready for the challenges and welcome the opportunities ahead of them". Food & Drink Digital. http://www.foodanddrinkdigital.com/National-Beer-Wholesalers-Association. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
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Categories:- Food industry trade groups
- United States political action committees
- Industry trade groups based in the United States
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