| Hello MMBA Members and Friends,
We are begining a weekly e-mail newsletter that will replace the NABCA updates. This newsletter will include news from our industry, local trends and maybe even some fun facts. Enjoy and share with all you might think are interested. |
| As I see it... |
 Our day at the capitol was again very sucsesfull. We continue to see new members making contact in their area. It really makes a difference with legislators to see a local face.
I visited with Senator Linda Schied, who was surprised with the amount of money we transfer into our city from our liquor fund. We then discussed the economy and how stong municipal liquor cities will help get through some of the shortfalls.
I highly encourage other municipal liquor managers to provide their legislators with this type of valuable information.
Thanks to the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association and their new executive director Frank Ball for working together with MMBA every year on this very important day.
Tom Agnes, MMBA Director |
| MMBA Boot Camp |
 2009 MMBA BOOT CAMP Tuesday, February 24 & Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Breezy Point Resort For New Municipal Liquor Managers, Assistant Managers, City Administrators, Council Members, and Seasoned Personnel Who Want To Brush Up On Their Knowledge. The Boot Camp will cover the "basics" of municipal liquor operations (pricing, inventory control, merchandising, promotion etc.) and includes a Wine 101 tasting dinner.
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| Sales Tax Increase |
| Remember, the state sales and use tax rate will increase to 6.875% beginning July 1, 2009. An additional 2.5% state sales tax must be added to this new rate when selling alcohol.
In some communities, there may be additional local sales taxes that must be added to the sale of alcohol and non-alcohol items.
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