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REPORT
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he theme of this year's NABCA
Annual Conference, held at the
JW Marriott Marco Island, was
"Take Advantage of Change."
Chosen by NABCA Chairman
and Vermont Department of
Liquor Control Chairwoman, Stephanie
O'Brien, the theme focused on navigating
an industry in fl ux. Control states that adapt
to changing consumer sentiments, industry
trends and market forces are least likely to
face threats of privatization.
Live from
the NABCA
Conference
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF CHANGE
Following the event, the chairman's role passed to Andrew
Deloney of the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, who
chose "Bridging Divides" as his theme for the next year. After
Deloney's year-long term as Chair, Virginia's Jeffrey Painter
will assume the role at next year's conference.
The event in Marco Island, which brought together mem-
bers of the control state industry, beverage alcohol trade
BY JEREMY NEDELKA
Seventeen former NABCA Chairs joined Stephanie O'Brien and
Andrew Deloney for a group photo at the Annual Conference.
