Join The HWBTA
Thank you for your interest in the Home Wine & Beer
Trade Association, the only international educational, non-profit
organization dedicated to the growth of home brewing and wine making
trade. Membership is open only to licensed retailers, wholesalers
and manufacturers having a legitimate commercial interest in the
trade. Apply now.
HWBTA members benefit from a variety of opportunities:
- Only HWBTA members can participate in the annual
wine competition.
This is a great tool to promote your store and stand out among
your competition. As a member of the HWBTA your customers are eligible
to enter their wines in the annual HWBTA wine competition.
This international amateur wine competition draws between 200
to 300 entries every year and is open only to contestants sponsored
by HWBTA member shops.
- Members receive discounted conferences fees.
HWBTA conferences are proven to pay for themselves many times
over. Many HWBTA retailers have benefited from ideas shared at the conferences which
have generated thousands of dollars in extra profits. Seminars cover
every aspect of home beverage retailing such as finding new
profit centers, successful marketing campaigns, and increasing
sales from existing customers. Annual conferences also provide a
unique opportunity to meet with others from the field and share new ideas to
help increase your profits. Trade show exhibitors include ingredient
manufacturers, distributors, and equipment manufacturers.
Recent shows have been held in Niagara Falls, Ontario, New Orleans,
Louisiana, San Francisco and Vancouver, British Columbia. Our next conference
will be held June 10-13, 2006 in St. Catharines, Ontario.
- The retailer membership fee of $100.00 is tax deductible and good for 12 months from
the time you join.
- Your store will be listed in the "Find A Retailer" locator
service on the HWBTA web site.
- The HWBTA is listed as a store referral in many publications. One referral more than pays
the membership fee.
- You will receive a FREE copy of The Advocate, our
official trade publication which keeps you up to date with new
products, new ideas, new marketing angles and a whole lot more.
It is filled with specific information about YOUR industry. Your membership
supports the HWBTA -- help keep it strong. You can download the latest copy: http://www.brewingnews.com/pdfproofs/hwbta/Advocate%20Feb%202008.pdf
- The HWBTA is the ONLY voice for beer and wine retailers in
our industry, and a strong HWBTA can use its voice to campaign
for your interests.
- Your membership certificate displayed proudly
in your store gives you credibility with your customers,
and a trade association membership makes you look more professional.
But, the #1 reason
to join the HWBTA: TO HELP YOUR BUSINESS! An informed retailer
is a successful retailer. Don't listen
to the naysayer who tells you it's a waste of money. This
is the same person who tells you they "can't afford
to advertise". The most successful retailers are part of
the HWBTA.
We think you would find membership in the HWBTA
beneficial and well worth the annual dues of $100.00.
Join us!
We would be happy
to answer any question. Contact our Executive Director, Dee Roberson, at 813-685-4261 or email her at dee@hwbta.org.
We look forward to hearing
from you.
Sincerely,
John Pastor
President
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