Tag Archives: Kraig R. Naasz

Underage Drinking Cut in Half, Federal Survey Finds

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

At first blush, the latest federal figures on alcohol use are bad for the industry.  Among those 12 years old or older, 50.7% of the population drank in 2016, down from 51% of the population in 2002. But there’s good … Continue reading →

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Fraternity Urged to Help Reduce Alcohol Abuse on Campus.

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Kraig R. Naasz, president/ceo, Distilled Spirits Council, urged leaders of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity to adhere to the strict code of self-accountability outlined in the organization’s charter. Naasz was the keynote speaker at the fraternity’s Stead Leadership Seminar on the … Continue reading →

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Who’s Leading Job Creation? Bars and Restaurants

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Food services and drinking places added 53,000 jobs in July.  That’s one quarter of all 209.000 new jobs created last month, according to the Labor Department, and more than professional and business services (49,000), health care (39,000) or mining (1,000). … Continue reading →

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Craft Beverage Tax Bill Has 234 Sponsors in House, 45 in Senate

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Additional signups as sponsors were obtained when more than 45 distilled spirits producers from across the country taking part in the Distilled Spirits Council’s Public Policy Conference visited Capitol Hill. Distillers participated in more than 100 Congressional visits with their … Continue reading →

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NFL to Allow Liquor Ads; DISC Applauds Decision

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Allowing liquor ads on National Football League game telecasts is “a welcome decision,” the Distilled Spirits Council said, adding it’s “not too surprising given spirits companies have partnered with individual NFL teams, and other major professional sports leagues began accepting … Continue reading →

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Council Marks 10Years of George Washington’s Distillery

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe joined representatives from the Distilled Spirits Council and Mount Vernon to launch a yearlong celebration of the 10th anniversary of the reopening of George Washington’s Distillery at a special event this evening at the distillery in … Continue reading →

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