NBWA
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| Founded | 1938 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Head union | Craig A. Purser, CAE |
| Office location | Alexandria, VA |
| Website | http://www.nbwa.org |
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) was founded in the United States in 1938 as a trade association for independent malt beverage distributors. NBWA advocates on behalf of more than 2,750 beer distributors nationwide before government and the public. Alcohol is not like other consumer goods; a point well illustrated by the fact that it is the subject of two constitutional amendments. Alcohol beverages are unique, and unfortunately, can have consequences if abused by adults or consumed by those underage. Distributors work with state regulators to provide a clear chain of custody and accountability in the sale of malt beverage products, making it easier to police and penalize establishments that are found guilty of serving to underage patrons or otherwise violating the terms of their liquor license. The same regulations that provide accountability in beer sales also ensure states can efficiently collect taxes on alcohol products. Because they retain the ability to monitor the sale of the products from the time the beer leaves the brewery until it arrives at a licensed retail outlet, distributors are often best equipped to collect state taxes. For this reason, many states find it easier to collect taxes from a limited number of federally licensed beer distributors than the hundreds or thousands of retail establishments in their state that sell alcohol products.
The beer distribution system also makes the most economic sense. It provides the best method for smaller breweries to get their beers into a diverse marketplace, providing consumers with an immense amount of choice of beer at a great value. This system provides a level playing field for all brewers and all retailers. [1]
[edit] Political contributions
According to CampaignMoney.com the NBWA donates money to over 800 political candidates. [2] Ranking 27th in The Center for Responsive Politics top 100, the NBWA donates places the NBWA $17,281,504 to political campaigns. 28% of that total goes to the Democratic Party and 72% goes to the Republican Party. [3]
[edit] 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. The NBWA PAC uses its resources to help elect and re-elect pro-beer distributor, pro-small business candidates into office.
