Indianapolis Liquor Store Wins Good Neighbor Award

An Indianapolis liquor store received Drug Free Marion County's "Good Neighbor Award," which is presented to business owners who regularly practice responsible sales of alcohol.
 
Buck's Liquor, 3015 S. Meridian St., was nominated by Julie McGuire, a neighborhood resident.
 
"I am carded every single time I make a purchase there, even though they know that I am considerably over the age of 21," she wrote. "I see them card everyone making a purchase there. The staff is always friendly and courteous and helpful. I also saw someone trying to use a credit card in there and they did not have picture ID, so the store clerk turned them down and they left the store ... They seem to always follow the laws."

Acknowledging the efforts of responsible businesses is an important part of increasing awareness of alcohol-related issues, says Nancy Beals, prevention project coordinator for Drug Free Marion County.
 
"We are pleased to name Buck's as our second Good Neighbor Award winner. As the mandatory carding law for off-premise-consumption goes into effect, it is gratifying to know that establishments such as Buck's already have established responsible sales practices. We thank them for regularly following our state's alcohol sales laws."

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Indiana Association of Beverage Retailers Receives
Communications & Public Relations Award
at ABL Convention
(June 21, 2010)

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IABR Offers Nationally Recognized Server Training
(March 16, 2010)

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IABR Asks Courts to Interpret Alcohol Permit Laws
(January 14, 2010)

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Click here for a PDF copy of the complaint

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IABR Launches Expert Podcast Series

INDIANAPOLIS--The Indiana Association of Beverage Retailers is launching regular podcasts on issues related to state alcohol policies. The series -- “What I Know” -- will be updated regularly. The opening conversation is with John Livengood, president and CEO. The occasional segments will feature package store owners, community leaders, addictions specialists and others who are interested in the responsible distribution of alcohol in the state of Indiana.

John Livengood, President/CEO, IABR

Clifford Ong, Former Chair, Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission

Jerry Corliss, Owner, Chalet Party Shoppe

Michael Lockard, Former EMT & Citizen Advocate, Evansville

Frank Ball, Director, MN Licensed Beverage Association

Greg Wonsmos, President, TX Package Stores Association

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