In its 19th year, conference brings together diverse groups from 17 control states and several municipalities
ALEXANDRIA, VA (October 20, 2013) --With 19 sessions and topics that include “Outlet Density”, “Regulating Non-Traditional Alcohol Products”, and “Fake IDs: The Good, the Bad and New Opportunities”, representatives from control systems and others active in beverage alcohol control will convene in Colonial Williamsburg for the 2013 NABCA Administrators’ Conference.
Hosted by the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, more than 200 state and municipal control system officials along with some industry, public health and regulatory representatives will attend seminars to share best practices and discuss new technologies.
“Although each state manages the regulation, distribution and retail of beverage alcohol differently, we share the commonality of being control systems,” said Neal Insley, NABCA board chair and chairman of the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. “No other conference brings together the communications, IT, regulatory, operations, education and warehouse disciplines in one place at one time,” he said. The conference is slated for October 20 – 23.
“As an association for the 17 control states and several municipalities that regulate beverage alcohol, this conference is important to us because it allows us to support our members in their overall efforts in regulation and responsible distribution of this product,” said Jim Sgueo, president and CEO of NABCA.
For more information about NABCA, visit www.nabca.org. For more information about the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, visit www.abc.virginia.gov/.
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About NABCA:
Established in 1938, NABCA is the national association representing the Control State Systems - those jurisdictions that directly control the distribution and sale of beverage alcohol within their borders. Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, NABCA’s mission is to support member jurisdictions in their efforts to protect public health and safety and assure responsible and efficient systems for beverage alcohol distribution and sales.
About the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is a major source of revenue for the commonwealth, contributing $1.7 billion to the general fund in the last five years. The agency currently operates 344 state stores. Its Bureau of Law Enforcement oversees 16,000 ABC licensed establishments while the Hearings and Appeals Division considers more than 700 cases each year. The agency also provides alcohol education and prevention programs for people of all ages. Now in its 80th year, ABC remains committed to progress and innovation in carrying out its control, service and revenue mission.