Mike DeBone

The Association is managed by a Board of Directors who approve all statewide activity including legislation. MBDA thanks our officers and directors for their commitment. They are not paid employees, but give generously of their time to benefit all industry...

MBDA Elects Officers At the June 15, 2022 meeting, MBDA directors unanimously elected a full slate of officers to serve for our current fiscal year, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.  They are:  President: Frank Pistella, Pistella Beer Dist.,...

Buying Cooperatives by Distributors – In a recent advisory opinion, the PLCB, Office of Chief Counsel confirmed that beer distributors may form “buying cooperatives” with other beer distributors in order to receive the benefit of “special pricing” being offered by...

At its March 23, 2022 public meeting, the PLCB rescinded its decision to allow licensees to sell consumable CBD products. Previously, at its June 23, 2021 session, the Board had granted permission for retail licensees to sell CBD products; similarly, at its December...

The U.S. Small Business Administration will present information on pandemic assistance available for small businesses and an overview of its programs and services.  Steve Dixel, Eastern PA District Director, and Jim Verbeck, Lender Relations Specialist, will conduct...