Indiana Licensed Beverage Association

Happy Easter! 🐣💐

Only one week left until the ILBA Member Meet Up! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect and collaborate with your peers!

Wishing you a Happy Presidents Day!

Inspired by the vision of Martin Luther King Jr., we stand united for equality, diversity, and justice. Let's continue the journey towards a better world.

May the New Year bring you new opportunities and abundant success. Cheers!

🥂 Celebrating freedom and raising a toast to Repeal Day! 🍻 On this day in 1933, Prohibition was repealed, allowing us to enjoy the camaraderie of sharing a drink together. Cheers to the enduring spirit of good times and responsible enjoyment! 🎉🥳

Happy Repeal Day!

Today is the 90th anniversary of the end of Prohibition. Use today as an opportunity to celebrate at your favorite neighborhood establishment. And as always, Drink Responsibly, Drive Responsibly.

Saturday, December 5th, marks the 87th anniversary of the end of Prohibition. Invite your patrons in to raise a glass and celebrate the repeal of the 18th Amendment!

Help support the legalization of VGTs in Indiana by donating to the VGT Advocacy Fund. Your donation will be used for lobbying and grassroots efforts to pass VGTs in Indiana.

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Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Please us this form and ask your legislators to support Legalize Video Gaming Terminals for Indiana.

Take Action | VGTs for Indiana Learn how to get a meeting with your legislator to share your story.

It doesn’t matter what kind of work you do. Happy Labor Day!

Have a safe and Happy Fourth of July!

FYI....

Kids allowed in bar areas under new Indiana law SOUTH BEND, Ind.-- Plenty of new state laws go into effect July 1, this Saturday, and one of those laws allows children— accompanied by adults—into bar areas at local dining establishments.South Bend rest

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Learn. Honor. Uplift.

In remembrance of our heroes on Memorial Day.

Thoughts on how beer, wine, & spirits are distributed? And while we are chatting, how do you feel about all of these on-premise permits being created outside of the quota system? Do riverfront licenses create economic development, or are they adding to an oversaturated marketplace and devaluing existing licenses?

Balanced approach needed to make wholesale changes to state’s alcohol distribution regulations - Indiana Capital Chronicle Indiana’s recently concluded legislative session saw several changes made to the sale and distribution of alcohol.

We've been through this enough times now that we think that you all know this, but as a reminder, even though this is an Election Day, you are allowed to serve alcohol normal hours due to the lobbying efforts of the Indiana Licensed Beverage Association, and specifically Ron Breymier & Brad Klopfenstein.

Wishing you a happy Easter!

Wishing you great peace this Passover!

There's some interesting things happening at the Statehouse.

White Claw, Truly and more: wholesalers battle over bill on mixed beverages - Indiana Capital Chronicle Mixed alcoholic beverages have exploded in popularity, and beer wholesalers want in. Their liquor counterparts would rather they not.

The issue of violent bars and bad operators has become a forefront issue. The Indiana Licensed Beverage Association offers no quarter for operators who seek to operate outside of the law, and has no tolerance for those who thumb their noses at their responsibility to their communities. We strongly support the efforts of the Indiana Alcohol & To***co Commission, local boards, and local law enforcement in their attempts to rid our communities of these individuals who consume public safety resources and take no responsibility for their actions.

Alcohol is a highly regulated product for a reason. When alcohol is served responsibly, bars and restaurants are an asset to their communities. They provide a social outlet for fellowship and improve the image of the communities in which they operate. The Indiana License Beverage Association exists to showcase these responsible operators and all the positives that they provide.

We are troubled that some licensees hide behind questionable legal maneuvers and take advantage of laws intended to protect the public. The Indiana Licensed Beverage Association will continue to enthusiastically advocate on behalf of the vast majority of permit holders who are assets to the communities that they serve, and we will also be vocal critics of those who fail to be good stewards of the public trust granted to them with a permit to sell alcohol.
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What to know about IndyStar's investigation of violence at Indianapolis bars IndyStar identified 600-plus reported acts of violence tied to Indianapolis bars since 2016. Police say they are nearly powerless to close them.

We're happy to announce that Mission Control will be managing the ILBA moving forward! They have fantastic association management experience, and a passion for our industry. Expect to be hearing more from them in the next couple of weeks, but for now please welcome them aboard!

We're inviting all bar owners, fraternal club managers, and bowling center operators to join us Monday to discuss legalizing video gaming terminals for these establishments in Indiana. Please RSVP, and we look forward to seeing you on Monday!

Happy New Year! Help Us Make it the Year for VGTs! We need your voice at the table!Show your legislators this is an important issue by showing up! Monday, January 9, 2023 ISTA Center - 2nd Floor 150 W. Market St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Eastern

ILBA President Brad Klopfenstein went on Kendall & Casey this morning to discuss Video Gamin Terminals for bars. Click the link below, and it is in the list of segment podcasts (currently the 2nd on down on the list).

We are having a reception with legislators this coming Monday to discuss the issue. You can visit here for more information: https://www.vgtsforindiana.org/take-action

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We're going to be frank, the company that was managing the ILBA closed down their operations. They left us with our membership list and that is about it. We are faced with shutting down the ILBA or selecting a new management company that will work on contingency. We are going to need a new board of directors, a board with new faces and new ideas.

So in this informal poll, do you want to see the ILBA continue on, and are you willing to be a part of the leadership? If not, the 89th Repeal Day on December 5th may be the end of the Indiana Licensed Beverage Association after 89 years of existence.

We are co-hosting a legislative reception for Indiana House & Senate members on January 9th. Make your reservations now, and we'll see you on the 9th!

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