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AWMA Member Benefits

Representation on Capitol Hill
Access to AWMA educational programs
Insurance for convenience distributors
Free subscription to Convenience Distribution
Membership in Peer-to-Peer Groups
Join the Cigarette Tax Bond Program
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AWMA is the place to come to when convenience distributors need information on legislative and regulatory issues; operations and logistics; management techniques, such as category management; and expanding product categories, like foodservice. AWMA offers various forums that bring together convenience distributors and their trading partners, allowing them to discuss issues of importance.

Conferences and Events

AWMA Schedule of Events TO VIEW THE FULL CALENDAR OF INDUSTRY EVENTS - click here 2013 May 15-16 AWMA's Day on the Hill	2013 AWMA Show The Convenience Distributor Conference & Expo March 6 – 8, 2013 The Peabody Orlando Hotel in Orlando, FL www.awmashow.com
2013 AWMA C-Metrics Convenience Industry Outlook Forum AWMA C-Metrics Convenience Industry Outlook Forum June 24 – 25, 2013 Loews New Orleans Hotel	2013 AWMA Day on the Hill BE A PART OF AWMA'S STRONG VOICE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRY ON CAPITOL HILL

Reports

Free or discounted industry-specific reports Every year, AWMA members get the chance to participate in the HIPA (Hershey Industry Performance Analysis) report, which measures the profitability of convenience distributors. Participants can...	AWMA’s Updated Internet Cigarette Sales Study AWMA’s Updated Internet Cigarette Sales Study - U.S. Senate Press Conference to Unveil AWMA Study
Convenience, Confections & Profit - Targeting the Core Report When the National Confectioners Association (NCA), the American Wholesale Marketers Association (AWMA) and NACS, the Association for Convenience and Petroleum Retailing, convened in March...	Weekly Email Updates AWMA also offers the weekly e-mail newsletter AWMA Executive Update, which contains information on the association's benefits, programs and events, as well as legislation that may affect members....

Lobbying

Our Government Program

Effective political representation, and education, is critical to the future of your business. That’s why AWMA has established new services dedicated to maintaining and strengthening your...

Representation on Capitol Hill

AWMA represents the convenience distribution industry on Capitol Hill. We keep on top of bills being introduced in Congress and track their movement. Through our Political Action Committee (PAC), we...

Other Industry Resources

Industry Calendar April 13-14: The H.T. Hackney Co., Trade Show, Myrtle Beach, SC Contact: The H.T. Hackney Co., P.O. Box 238, Knoxville, TN 37901; (856) 546-...	State and Regional Associations Alabama Wholesale Distributors 300 Vesta Via Parkway, Ste. 3500, Birmingham, AL 35216; (205) 823-8544; Fax: (205) 823-5146 E-mail:...
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Insurance

Cigarette Tax Bond Program

AWMA’s Cigarette Tax Bond Program allows wholesalers to post bonds to purchase state and local excise tax stamps for cigarettes on credit. Without this credit, distributors would have to pay...

AWMA Insurance Program

An Insurance Program Tailored Specifically for Convenience Distributors. It’s been tough for convenience distributors to find affordable property and liability insurance coverage in recent years....

Discounts

Reduced fees to attend the AWMA Show

This annual event is one-of-a-kind—the ONLY trade show geared to convenience distributors. Exhibitors include purveyors of tobacco products, candy, beverages, snacks, foodservice, health and...

Discounts through National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors

Through the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), AWMA has set up several discounted programs for its members, including the following:

Educational Programs

HIPA Report

Hershey Industry Performance Analysis (HIPA) Thanks to the The Hershey Company’s support, AWMA is able to provide free of charge to participating distributor member companies a comprehensive...

Employee Compensation Survey for AWMA Distributor Members

Hiring and keeping good employees is essential to the profitability of your business, especially in today’s economy. To achieve that goal, it helps to consider your overall employee...

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