2011 is Right Aound the Corner.....

While this year is not quite over you may want to start doing some planning for the first half next year.

Dates to remember:

MMBA / MLBA Legislative Day Jan 31^st

This is always an important day for you to sit down 1 on 1 with your legislators to express your positions on important decisions they are going to make on your behalf. Have a voice!

            Super Bowl Feb 6^th

            Can be a big beer week leading up to the big game.

            MMBA Boot Camp Feb 21^st -23^rd

This event continues to evolve, grow and get better. The key we have found is the break out sessions where we get cities with similar situations sitting down in small groups discussing key topics.

            Easter April 24^th

            Always seems to be a big wine holiday. 

            MMBA Scholarships due May 1^st

If you work for a municipal liquor store and have a child graduating in 2011 as I do, they may be eligible for a scholarship from the MMBA. Look here for details. http://www.municipalbev.com/images/2011_Scholarship.pdf 

Fishing opener May 14^th

I have always thought of fishing opener as the summer beer opener. It seems to launch the busy summer season.

            MMBA Conference May 22^nd - 24^th

Our conference always held in the spring has proved to be very educational. In the past we have learned everything from details on prohibition and Canadian whiskeys to mixology classes and details about everything you ever wanted to know about wine.

This year will prove to be even better as we talk about increasing profit margins, some fun beer classes and online wine training, as well as many other things. The vendor contact is very important as well. And remember during the annual meeting you have a voice on who is elected directors to represent you on the board.

            Memorial Day May 30^th

            It's official we move into the beginning of the summer season.

            Monday July 4^th         

Remember that the 4^th falls on a Monday.

Local celebrations

Try to get involved and do what you can during these community celebrations.

I hope this helps you to get a handle on what's coming up, and of course there are always things like Valentines day and St Pats day that are big in some places. Whatever the date try to plan accordingly.

Have a great holiday selling season!

Tom Agnes, MMBA President

Over 28 Tons of Food Collected in

2011 MMBA / Coors Light Food Drive!!!

The City of Browns Valley is accepting applications for a working liquor store manager. 
 
This full time position is responsible for the operation of the city's on-sale and off-sale liquor operation.
 
Preferred requirements include knowledge of small business operations including management, inventory control, accounting, and marketing. 
 
Must be able to work a combination of days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
 
Salary $24,000-30,000 with a possibility of incentives.
 
Contact the City of Browns Valley, PO Box 334, Browns Valley, MN 56219, 320-695-2110 or www.brownsvalleymn.com for a job description and application packet.
 
Application deadline is January 14, 2011
 
Equal Opportunity Employer

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