IABD Launches App to Help Verify Customer’s Age
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) announced today it has released a mobile application to help retailers determine the age of customers attempting to purchase alcohol, tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor products.
“This app is...
Protecting Municipal Assets
The years of Prohibition brought about a tremendous change within the liquor industry and one such change was the establishment of municipal liquor stores, which were started after Prohibition ended as a means for...
Committed to Innovation
Tech-savviness is generally a good thing,
but the agencies that make the most out of technology are ones that not only enhance their internal processes, but also to improve the overall customer experience.
The Montana...
Increased Governance in Iowa
Constant improvement: it’s something that’s essential in all business industries, and it’s a core philosophy of the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD). For years, the agency has demonstrated its ongoing ability to identify and...
DISCUS Moves Into New Capitol Hill Office
Coinciding with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States’ (DISCUS) 50th anniversary, the trade association for the spirits industry announced today it has officially opened the doors of its new headquarters at 101...
Advancing Future Value
In any business, it’s essential to focus on both long- and short-term goals to assure continued success. For Jeff Painter, carefully planning for the future has been a major priority ever since he assumed...
The Advisory Committee Weighs In
How are the control states investing, changing and innovating in the present in order to advance their future value? And how are supplier partners assisting (or sometimes leading) in that effort? To find out,...
Profile: The Wyoming Liquor Distribution Division
Bigger isn’t always better. However, the state of Wyoming doesn’t let its massive size get in the way of providing excellent customer service. Even though Wyoming is the tenth largest state in the country...
VABC Partners with Miss Virginia on Student Education
Beginning this fall, Miss Virginia Emili McPhail will share the importance of making healthy choices with students in Virginia elementary schools as part of a Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) educational program.
Virginia ABC...
Spratt to Chair Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Commission
Christine Spratt, General Manager and Vice-President of Golden Eagle Distributing in Mount Pleasant, was elected Chairperson of the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Commission on June 23, 2020.
She became Chairperson effective July 1, 2020, and...
