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The Spirit of 76, VGA's annual convention & expo will be held September 24-26 at the Sheraton Burlington and Miller South Centre at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, VT. Rusty DeWees as The Logger will highlight the Saturday Banquet. Registration is now open.
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Recently some stores began bottling and selling beer in "growlers" as originally approved by the Liquor Control Board. We have just learned that upon closer examination, DLC through the advice of the Attorney General's office, has concluded that second class licensees can no longer bottle product from kegs at their store and sell to the public.

Congress completed action on the financial reform legislation, which was signed into law by President Obama. Included in the bill was an amendment initially offered by Senator Durbin that will regulate debit card interchange fees, allow discounting and other incentives for lower cost forms of payment (cash, checks or debit cards) and allow merchants to set minimum purchase requirements up to $10 for credit card purchases.

Vermont Congressman Peter Welch and Senator Pat Leahy played key roles getting the amendment included in the final bill. Welch, Leahy and Sanders all supported the legislation.

Overview of Card Networks Reforms from NACS
FAQ on Card Networks Reforms from NACS
FMI Guidance on Implementing Card Network Reforms

 VGA is pleased to offer a special introductory offer to new retail and associate members this summer. Just $89 for retail stores and $129 for associates. For more information.