About AAFSA Membership
AAFSA is the leading convener of the alcohol-free spirits industry, bringing together producers large and small, supply chain professionals and our service partners. All AAFSA members enjoy access to, and influence on its best-in-class advocacy efforts in Washington, DC, state capitols across the US and in key markets around the world. Membership with the leading trade association in the producer gives company leader’s insights, intelligence, and analysis from our professional staff, exclusive industry reports and our network of contacts from around the world, helping you make strategic decisions to grow your business in the US and around the world
All AAFSA Membersalso receive:
Subscription to the, ‘AAFSA news’ weekly e-newsletter
Access to industry brand data
Weekly updates on state legislative and tax issues
Complimentary access to the AAFSA Summary of State Laws & Regulations Relating to Alcohol Free Spirits website
Compilation of laws, regulations and rulings governing the sale and distribution of alcohol-free spirits in each of the fifty states and the District of Columbia ($995 value for a one year subscription)
Access to monthly webinars developed for members
Additional product savings updated monthly on the AAFSA Member Portal
Discounts on AAFSA events, including the AAFSA Annual Conference
Members receive discounts on all AAFSA academy courses and programs; the curriculum was developed by a diverse group of industry veterans to address the unique challenges faced by the alcohol-free spirits industry
Why Join: Craft Membership
Access and Influence
Access to Industry Experts and Leaders in the Spirits Industry: AAFSA expertise can help you make strategic decisions to grow your business and avoid potentially costly errors. AAFSA staff regularly interacts with FDA, and international regulatory bodies, providing members with information on current rules and laws, as well as the thinking behind the regulations.
Representation at the federal, state, and local levels on legislative and regulatory proposals; AAFSA is your voice in Washington, DC and in state capitols across the country.
Engage with the AAFSA State Government Relations team, comprised of 2 Vice Presidents covering the country and a team of 12 contract lobbyists with a track record of increasing market access and mitigating tax threats in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Savings
Discounts on AAFSA events, including the AAFSA Annual Conference.
Members receive discounts on all AAFSA Academy Courses and programs. The curriculum was developed by a diverse group of industry veterans to address the unique challenges faced by the alcohol free spirits industry.
Additional product savings updated monthly on the AAFSA Member Portal.
Solutions and savings for small and midsize businesses including travel, insurance, shipping, and more.
Business Development and Marketing
Opportunities to raise your profile, promote products, and showcase your brands in the US and in international markets at Council-sponsored product promotion events.
AAFSA events are attended by industry leaders and business partners throughout the alcohol-free spirits sector, along with public officials, the media and other opinion leaders.
MAP Program: benefit from access to the AAFSA/ FDA Market Access Program, which provides access to international trade shows, trade mission and overseas promotion to help promote the export of American Spirits/American Agriculture.
Insight and Analysis
AAFSA members receive weekly updates on state legislative and tax issues, keeping you informed on issues that affect your business.
Complimentary access to the AAFSA Summary of State Laws & Regulations Relating to Alcohol free Spirits website: Compilation of laws, regulations and rulings governing the sale and distribution of alcohol-free spirits in each of the fifty states and the District of Columbia ($995 value for a one year subscription).
Access to monthly webinars developed for members.
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Applications for membership from alcohol free spirits, alcohol free beer, alcohol free wine producers and brand owners are particularly welcome.
Why Join: Partner Membership
Branding
AAFSAPartner members receive website recognition as a AAFSA member
Depending on the level selected, members may have the ability to share thought leadership through webinars and /or white papers
Social Media and Press release recognition for members
Feature in the “AAFSA News” weekly e-newsletter
Business
AAFSA Partner members receive the weekly “AAFSA News” e-newsletter, ready by 2,000 employees of member companies, keeping them informed of policy updates and activities.
AAFSA Partner members receive weekly updates on state legislative and tax issues, keeping you informed on issues that affect your business
Access to AAFSA professional staff or insight and guidance on developing issues
Access/Networking
Exclusive event invitations
Unique sponsorship opportunities of AAFSA events not available to nonmembers
Discounts on events registrations, including the AAFSA Annual Conference
Savings
Solutions and savings for small and midsize businesses including travel, insurance, shipping, and more
Members receive discounts on all AAFSA AcademyCourses and programs. The curriculum was developed by a diverse group of industry veterans to address the unique challenges faced by the alcohol-free spirits industry
We offer our Partner Members four levels of engagement




The regardless of level, all Partner Members receive our weekly member newsletter, state law tracking and legislative updates, and exclusive event invitations – as well as sponsorships of AAFSA events, thought leadership opportunities and the opportunity to engage with our network of alcohol spirits producers worldwide and in the US. Learn more about membership here.

Director Members
he AAFSA Direct Members comittee is comprised of the industries leading producers and marketers of alcohol-free spirits. Together, representatives from these players make up our Board of Directors and issue specific committees. These groups work to guide legislative, regulatory, and public affairs issues that impact the alcohol-free spirits sector, its adult consumers and its business partners at the local, state, federal and international levels.
Director Members
he AAFSA Direct Members comittee is comprised of the industries leading producers and marketers of alcohol-free spirits. Together, representatives from these players make up our Board of Directors and issue specific committees. These groups work to guide legislative, regulatory, and public affairs issues that impact the alcohol-free spirits sector, its adult consumers and its business partners at the local, state, federal and international levels.


Director Members
he AAFSA Direct Members comittee is comprised of the industries leading producers and marketers of alcohol-free spirits. Together, representatives from these players make up our Board of Directors and issue specific committees. These groups work to guide legislative, regulatory, and public affairs issues that impact the alcohol-free spirits sector, its adult consumers and its business partners at the local, state, federal and international levels.