The New Jersey Licensed Beverage Association, Inc.
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“Representing on-premise
licensed beverage retailers,
the heart of the
hospitality industry."
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February 1, 2011 As a key component of the NJLBA's overall rebranding and refurbishing campaign, former Assemblyman Jeff Warsh has been hired as the NJLBA's new Legislative Agent. Warsh served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1992-1996, serving as Chairman of the Assembly Regulatory Oversight Committee and as a Member of the Assembly Transportation Committee. An attorney with over 25 years of experience in representing members of the alcoholic beverage industry, Warsh served as a Staff Attorney in the NJ Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control from 1985-1987. Governor Whitman appointed Warsh to serve as Executive Director of NJ Transit, where he served from 1999-2002, including the tumultuous events of 9/11 and its aftermath. Warsh received numerous awards for his service in the Legislature and at NJ Transit. Warsh is currently a Partner with New Jersey's largest governmental and public affairs firm – MBI GluckShaw. The full resources of MBI GluckShaw's considerable stable of lobbyists is at the NJLBA's disposal. continue reading... January 31, 2011 NJLBA LEGISLATIVE ALERT NJLBA believes the bills will create unfair competition for existing licensees who have paid enormously for their licenses and struggled over the years with high taxes, and a never ending stream of burdensome regulations in order to stay in business. Fred Barnes, President, NJLBA says, “these bills will simply drive many of our small bars and taverns out of business, as well as have a great impact on our members who also operate small package stores." continue reading... January 12, 2010 Diane M. Weiss has been appointed Executive Director of the New Jersey Licensed Beverage Association (NJLBA) by the association’s executive committee. It has been over seven years since the association has had a new director. The appointment took effect on January 1, 2010. NJLBA represents over 6,000 licensees throughout New Jersey. What Happened to Main Street USA? Several generations ago, The American dream could be realized by opening your own business. Operating a business required long hours and dedication but provided rewards… Main Street was filled with Mom and Pop operations that kept towns alive. Hardware stores, barbers, small grocery markets, restaurants and taverns were the rule. Today, most if those small businesses have been driven out of business by competition from “big box” companies. Commerce has moved to the strip malls and highway mega-stores. The only part of the American dream left is the alcohol beverage retailer, the heart of the hospitality industry. Over the years, the neo-prohibitionists have proposed more and more restrictions and legislation that are meant to curtail the ability of the individual entrepreneur to survive For over 77 years the New Jersey Licensed Beverage Association has represented the on premise licensees in their fight to stay in business. Hundreds of legislative bills are introduced each Legislative session which must be fought. Devoted lobbyists in Trenton and Washington are working to protect your bottom line. The annual dues of $250.00 are a small investment to insure your business from over-bearing regulations and over zealous legislation. Being in business is hard enough. Don’t try doing it alone. Being an Association member allows you to receive superior products at competitive prices. Discounts from our Allied Members are available. Membership in NJLBA doesn’t cost, it pays handsome dividends. The original Tavern, Bar and Restaurant Association of New Jersey, established in 1933.
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