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A bottle of opened wine stored in the refrigerator will last at least six times longer than it would if stored at room temperature.
Wine and spirits wholesalers collect $5.5 billion in federal taxes annually.
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NEWS & NOTES
As part of Nappi Distributors Wellness Program, company employees participated in Nappi's "Biggest Loser" contest. George Asali won the weight loss contest losing 55 pounds. In total, Nappi employees combined to lose over 500 pounds during the contest period. Employees were paid based on total weight loss and percentage. Each participant received a T-shirt, pedometer and a calorie counting book.
The Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association will sponsor the Susan G. Komen "Rally for the Cure" Golf Tournament at the Augusta Country Club on August 19th. Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association Executive Director, Cheryl Timberlake is also a co-chair for the event. More events |
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In this issue...
- Enjoy a happy and healthy summer!
- Valley Distributors Recognized for Supporting Employee Higher Education
- Distributor Profile: National Distributors in South Portland
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Dear Friends,
 It is hard to believe that August is just around the corner and that school will begin again soon. As summer winds down, please take advantage of all that Maine has to offer. The agricultural fairs are starting and local farm stands are alive and active with fresh fruits and vegetables. The campgrounds and parks are active and community events are scheduled across the state. We encourage you to get involved and experience the great outdoors!
With the great summer weather, it's a perfect time to socialize with family and friends at the beach, around the barbeque, at camp or in your own backyard. With a strong focus on responsibility and wellness, the MBWDA is working to showcase the positive benefits of living in Maine and buying locally - from retailers here who support the local jobs. We also want to reinforce that each of us shares a responsibility to be safe; whether this means using sunscreen or designating a driver.
Enjoy the rest of summer - after all this is VACATIONLAND.
Delivering Quality and Choice, Advocating Responsibility.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Timberlake
Executive Vice President
Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association |
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Valley Distributors Honored for Supporting Employee Higher Education
Earlier this year, the Maine Development Foundation and its Maine Employers' Initiative recognized Valley Distributors among 22 greater Kennebec Valley Maine employers for their efforts in supporting employee higher education.
Lisa Madore, Human Resources Manager, Valley Distributors |
The celebrated employers have committed to support their employees' educational goals through a variety of actions ranging from celebrating employee completion of a degree or certification program, to creating or enhancing a formal tuition payment assistance program.
The Initiative, funded through generous grants from the Lumina Foundation and Ford Foundation, is working in partnership with the Maine Compact for Higher Education and the Maine Community Foundation to increase the educational attainment levels of Maine's workers.
MDF stimulates new ideas, develops leaders, and provides common ground for solving problems and advancing issues. For more information, please visit www.mdf.org. |
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Distributor Profile: National Distributors
In 1960, led by the company's first owner, the late Frank Gaziano, National Distributors opened their doors and loaded their first vehicle. Today, Frank's passion and commitment to the family-owned business continues through the work of National Distributors' nearly 200 employees. More |
Be active and responsible. When participating in the variety of summer outdoor activities in Maine or across the country, be sure to wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water.
- The Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association
Delivering Quality and Choice, Advocating Responsibility. |
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