By Phil Boykin, VBWA President & CEO The General Assembly [...]
The 2024 General Assembly Session gaveled in this week for [...]
An unprecedented election season is in full swing in the Commonwealth. With all 140 seats up for grabs, the political landscape made for a busy summer at VBWA.
July 2023 Update: The VBWA and our ABC counsel, Kevin McNally, spent much of the spring writing comments that were sent to the TTB. These comments align with our state peers and the national association; a copy was emailed to VBWA members at the beginning of July.
Analysis by Phil Boykin, President and CEO, Virginia Beer Wholesalers [...]
Citing evolving and exciting industry, 42-year-old says he ‘wants to be part of it’. Listen to our in-depth interview with Mike on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to shows.
An unprecedented election season is in full swing in the Commonwealth. With all 140 seats up for grabs, the political landscape made for a busy summer at VBWA.
July 2023 Update: The VBWA and our ABC counsel, Kevin McNally, spent much of the spring writing comments that were sent to the TTB. These comments align with our state peers and the national association; a copy was emailed to VBWA members at the beginning of July.
In November 2022, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) announced a wide-ranging review of its trade practice regulations. In particular, TTB invited comment from industry members and the public on revisions to its regulations related to the Federal Alcohol Administrative Act’s prohibitions against exclusive outlets, tied house, commercial bribery and consignment sales.
Fifty beer distributor leaders representing 15 wholesalers statewide spent Thursday morning at the Virginia General Assembly to advocate for a series of bills that support the three tier system, grow craft breweries, create jobs, and protect public safety.
