News and Updates 10/31/22: The Halloween Edition
Happy Halloween Monday, esteemed NJBA Members.
First off: Board elections are almost here! If you'd like to nominate yourself -- or nominate someone else -- please do so by November 6th. All details can be found in the text below. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.
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CALLING FOR NOMINATIONS
It is that time of year again the NJBA is looking for nominations for the NJBA Board. We are seeking nominations for four open 2-year board seats. Interested members can either self-nominate or be nominated by another member. Nominations and a brief candidate statement can be sent to board@njbeer.org by November 6th . Those statements will be posted on the NJBA website and in our newsletter for members to review. The vote takes place at our December membership meeting.
In order to qualify for nomination to the board you must be a member in good standing. You must also have been an NJBA member for more than a year. Nominations are open to Limited and Restricted Brewery members only.
We hope you will consider being part of the board. The NJBA has made great strides this year in lobbying for effective legislation that will help all New Jersey breweries. Your participation will help continue that effort. Any additional questions can be directed to board@njbeer.org
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IN OTHER NEWS
New Member Alert:
We'd like to extend a warm and thankful welcome to Frost Law to to the ranks of our robust Allied Trade Membership. Please find a description about our new allies below and a link to their website here: https://askfrost.com/industries/brewers-distillers-wineries
Frost Law is a boutique law firm located in Annapolis, Maryland with over 30 legal and financial professionals. Our team provides services for tax, estate, business, bankruptcy, and litigation matters. Since the pandemic, we have helped brewers and distillers across the country collect forms of Covid Relief they're entitled to — PPP, EIDL, and most recently the Employee Retention Credit. With ERC relief, businesses have been able to claim up to $26,000 per employee. Our team is excited to join your association and support businesses that could benefit from this credit!
**REMINDER: Filing Current Price Lists
The ABC has sent a reminder email to the NJBA detailing the requirements for filing Current Price Lists (CPL's). In brief summation, CPL's can be submitted online through POSSE and include all details and pricing for all beer that your brewery distributes off of licensed premises.
Please find a digital set of instructions here; and If you have any questions, or if you don't know if you should be submitting a monthly CPL, contact us at Board@njbeer.org.
Representing in Trenton:
New Jersey brewery reps and supporters had the opportunity to present their case to legislators this week in Trenton to discuss the burdensome regulations limiting growth and consumer preferences. The New Jersey Brewers Association and the Brewers Guild of New Jersey presented strong testimony in support of removing the restrictive regulations placed on our industry. Thanks to everyone who came out to speak on our behalf. View full article here.
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NEXT MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Our next membership meeting / allied trade showcase is Monday Dec 5th. If you can host this event at your brewery or space, please let us know.
**Since most of the meetings have been held in South Jersey, we'd prefer this meeting hosted in Central or North Jersey.