New York Craft Distillers Generate Economic Impact of $4.4 Billion With $3.2 Billion In New York State February 02, 2021
ROSCOE, NY, February 1, 2021 – Today, the New York State Distillers Guild, the trade association of distilled spirits producers in New York State, releases its 2020 Economic Impact Study of the New York State Distilled Spirits Industry. Prepared by John Dunham & Associates (JDA), the study evaluates the contributions of New York’s distilling industry from 2019- June 2020 across several focus areas, including manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, hospitality, and retail.
New York’s craft distilling industry has been thriving in recent years and now features over 160 active craft distilleries, which is a 60 percent increase in the number of distilleries since 2016. This extraordinary growth reflects the efficacy of New York State’s forward-thinking economic and legislative policies for craft beverage producers.
New York distillers add $4.4bn to economy 2nd February, 2021 by Owen Bellwood
Distilleries across the state of New York have contributed US$4.4 billion to the economy and created more than 11,000 jobs, a new report has found.
Distillers across the state of New York contributed US$4.4 billion to the economy
Trade association the New York State Distillers Guild released its
2020 Economic Impact Study of the New York State Distilled Spirits Industry. The report analysed the contributions of the state’s spirits industry between 2019 and June 2020 and encompasses findings from both 2019 and data prior to Covid-19.
Prepared by John Dunham & Associates, the report evaluates the contributions of New York’s distilling industry across areas such as manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, hospitality, and retail. It found that the spirits industry supports an economic output of US$4.4bn, of which US$3.2bn impacts the state directly.
Local restaurants, bars hoping for relief on liquor license
Local restaurants, bars hoping for relief on liquor license
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) â During the pandemic, bars and restaurants like Mr. Goodbar in Buffalo have had to keep renewing liquor licenses, even though theyâre in an Orange Zone and shut down to customers. You re paying for a service and a revenue that you are not making, Bobby Rabb, owner of Mr. Goodbar said.
It s a difficult pill to swallow, especially with the price attached. It can be $3,500 for each licensee, Cory Muscato, President of the NYS Distillers Guild and partner at Lockhouse Distillery said, especially if the bar or restaurant isn t open or being utilized, it can be helpful to abate or stretch that.
New York State Capitol Building
Albany, New York 12224
Dear Governor Cuomo,
Thank you for your continued leadership as our state and nation work to contain the growth of the Covid-19 pandemic. I write to urge you and your administration to explore new and creative ways to assist our state’s locally-owned restaurants and bars as they struggle to keep their doors open. Specifically, I urge action to ease the financial burden of renewing an on-premises liquor license. With a recent survey from the New York State Restaurant Association suggesting that nearly two-thirds of our state’s restaurants may close by the end of the year, it is critical that we take action to save this important part of our economy and culture.