Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association

02/17/2025

Raise your glass to our nation’s leaders! This Presidents' Day, let’s celebrate the spirit of freedom and innovation with a cold, refreshing beer. Gather your friends, enjoy your favorite brews, and toast to the incredible journey our country has taken. Cheers to liberty, good company, and great beer!

02/14/2025

Raise a glass to love and lager this Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re enjoying a cold brew with your special someone or clinking glasses with friends, let’s toast to the ones who make our hearts and taste buds happy. Cheers to love, laughter, and, of course, great beer!

02/13/2025

In the shortest month of the year, help us celebrate Stout Beer Month! For 28 days, with plenty of reasons to celebrate, we’re toasting to the dark, rich, robust flavors of our favorite stouts. Cheers to Stout beer!

02/12/2025

Are you feeling the chill? Burrr … Well, brace yourselves because there's a different kind of frost in the forecast! Get ready to enjoy our ice-cold beer's crisp, refreshing taste. Perfect for those frosty vibes!

02/10/2025

Hot chocolate and beer have more in common than you might think. Both of these beloved beverages have a rich history and bring people together. For fun, stay warm with this delicious beer-based hot chocolate! https://bit.ly/3CJcDvP Cheers to sipping your favorite flavors!

02/09/2025

Grab your favorite brews and get ready for the big game. Whether you’re rooting for the Chiefs or the Eagles, we’ve got you covered with cold beers and great deals! Cheers to good times and great football!

02/07/2025

In Honor of Black History Month: Celebrating the Strength and Resilience of African American Workers. Reflecting on this month’s theme, let’s honor the relentless spirit and invaluable contributions of African Americans in the labor force. Their legacy is one of strength, resilience, and profound impact. Cheers to Black History Month!

02/05/2025

We’re excited to announce and warmly welcome our 2025 Associate Members to the Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association family! Cheers to a fantastic collaborative year ahead!

If your company is interested in becoming an Associate Member, now is the perfect time to join us – GRAB one of the remaining two Associate Member of the Month spotlights! We encourage you to apply to take advantage of convention discounts, gain access to valuable resources, and network opportunities! Join here! bit.ly/42JWiBv

02/04/2025

Today is crossover, the halfway point of the Virginia General Assembly. Check out our Capitol Corner to see what we’ve been up to this Session!

https://vbwa.org/industry-news/

02/03/2025

PDC / KPI is our Associate Member of the Month!

PDC / KPI Solutions provides independent, unbiased consulting to beverage distribution networks across North America. Now part of KPI Solutions, we’ve expanded our capabilities to include warehouse automation evaluation and implementation. Our mission is to provide engineered solutions of unparalleled quality while providing our clients with a premier level of personalized service. We provide solutions that are based on comprehensive analysis, sound first-hand operational principles, and a level of detail that is unparalleled in our industry. For more information, contact Matt Ellis, Chief Systems & Consulting Officer, 717‑515‑3590 [email protected].

02/03/2025

Cheers to a shadowy tradition! Let’s all toast Punxsutawney Phil! Whether he sees his shadow or predicts early spring, there’s always a good reason to enjoy a cold one. May today be filled with refreshing beverages!

01/31/2025

What an amazing time we had at the Burgers & Beer event last week! A huge thank you to all the beer distributors and legislators who joined us. The conversations were engaging, the burgers were mouth-watering, and the beers were top-notch! Cheers to building stronger relationships!

01/30/2025

Enjoy more pictures from last week’s VBWA Day on the Hill!

01/29/2025

Last week, beer distributors across Virginia stepped up and made their voices heard. VBWA members visited their legislators to discuss crucial issues affecting their businesses and advocate for fair legislation to ensure a continuing thriving beer market. Cheers to our incredible distributors and legislators!

01/28/2025

Hear Scott Heinz, Chair of the VBWA Board of Directors with Virginia Eagle Distributing, share insights on our 2025 Day on the Hill!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_kKlkNLqkQ

Scott Heinz, President of the Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association, tells us why it's important for the industry to show up at the state capitol.

01/24/2025

On this day in 1935, canned beer made its grand debut right here in Richmond, Virginia. Cheers to the iconic design and practicality of beer cans!

01/23/2025

A massive congratulations to all the dedicated distributors who successfully graduated from the VBWA’s 2025 Emerging Leaders Program!

Blue Ridge Beverage Co: Tyler Brown, John Coleman, Jill Perez, Ellis Ransom, and Tripp Hunt.

Brown Distributing Co. - Kim Hillman.

Hoffman Beverage Co. - Jordan Lee, and Greg White.

Lawrence Distributing Co. - Casey Dalton.

Premium Distributors of VA - Rocky Rauchhaus, Christina Snyder, Brad Straughn, and Mike Wood (not pictured).

Virginia Eagle Distributing - Robert Hearn, Jason Testerman, and Catherine Wheeler.

We can’t wait to see the incredible impact you’ll make as you continue to drive excellence in the beer distribution world. Here’s to continued success!

01/20/2025

On this day, let’s reflect, educate, and commit to fostering a world where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. Cheers to a tireless champion!