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About the Massachusetts Package Stores Association, Inc. The Massachusetts Package Stores Association (MASSPACK) is a non-profit trade organization representing Massachusetts headquartered retailers of beer, wine, and spirits. They are the package stores, convenience stores, variety gas and mini-marts, private markets, bodegas, and specialty wine shops that comprise the “Main Street” business districts in every Massachusetts city and town. The Board of Directors of MASSPACK are primarily comprised of owner/operators of liquor stores who deal with these issues everyday.In addition to a professional staff, MASSPACK maintains a contractual relationship with a lobbyist firm and law office, while also making use of its Political Action Committee (PAC). MASSPACK is keenly aware of the business challenges that package stores face, including rising operational costs; changing competitive landscape; new insurance requirements; wage and labor issues; government regulations; legislative issues; preventing illegal sales and more. The primary objective of MASSPACK is to sustain its membership through the preservation of the Commonwealth’s three-tier system, which rationally balances public safety with commercial and consumer demand for alcoholic beverages.
MASSPACK membership offers many important features and benefits to independent package stores and those who wish to do business with them. Included with membership are reduced registration rates to seminars and BAT server-training courses, substantial discounts on paper and office products and electronic ID checking equipment, discounted credit and debit card services, as well as Workers Compensation and Health Insurance options offering reduced premiums and/or dividends. Please contact the MassPack office to receive membership information and an application; or for information on current pending legislation, scheduled BAT server-training courses, or our annual Grand Tasting Trade Show. Massachusetts Package Stores Association, Inc. |