Economic Impact Studies

THE BEER DISTRIBUTOR'S IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY

The North Carolina Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association (NCBWWA) represents 34 independent beer and wine distributors across the state.

North Carolina beer distributors employ close to 3,000 American workers, paying them more than $156 million in wages and benefits. The overall economic contribution from North Carolina's beer distributors is $350 million. For a state-by-state breakdown of the economic benefits of the entire beer industry, visit http://www.beerservesamerica.org/.

ECONOMIC IMPACT OF NORTH CAROLINA WINE AND GRAPES

The study concludes that the North Carolina grape and wine industry, along with affiliated businesses, creates 5,700 full-time jobs and $158 million in wages. In addition, the industry paid $56 million in federal taxes and $38 million in state and local taxes in 2005, including more than $2 million in federal and state excise taxes on wine.

Press Release:  http://www.governor.state.nc.us/News_FullStory.asp?id=3629

Full MKF Research On Economic Impact of NC Wine & Grapes