New York State Beer Wholesalers Association, Inc.
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Who We Are
Our Industry
Promoting Responsibility
Government Guide
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Mission Statement
Background
Economic Contributions
Officers

Mission Statement

The New York State Beer Wholesalers Association, Inc. represents and protects the interests of its members in local and state government. Our primary goal is to uphold the three-tier system in order to safeguard the industry’s distribution standards. We advocate responsible consumption, and sponsor educational seminars throughout the State. We strive to build camaraderie and foster communication amongst our members.

Background

The New York State Beer Wholesalers Association, Inc. was incorporated as a not-for-profit business association on March 16, 1934, in New York,
New York.

Today the Association has 49 members, all family-owned and operated distributorships, some third generation!

Our Members are responsible corporate citizens. They actively support neighborhood projects and programs through charitable contributions and volunteer efforts. They employ men and women in their local communities. Amongst our family of beer employees are school board members, volunteer firemen, coaches, PTA members, parents, grandparents, and neighbors.

Economic & Employment Contributions to NY State

The beer industry is a significant contributor to the New York State economy.

 
Employees: 6,901
Wages: $429,340,691
Economic Contribution: $995,887,853

Taxes Paid

 
Federal: $191,926,283
State & Local: $264,408,654
TOTAL: $456,334,936

Officers

Chairman

Dominick A. Bertoline

Executive Director Steven W. Harris, Esq.
Chairman-Elect

Jeff Vukelic

Vice-Chairman Joseph Sgro
Treasurer

Tom Potter

Secretary

Fred Dana

Executive Committee At Large Ed Keis
Dan Dorsey
Immediate Past Chairman

Larry Smith