LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) — Beer is big business in Michigan.
Michigan's beer industry had an overall economic impact of nearly $10.2 billion in 2018, supported more than 62,000 jobs at breweries, distributors and retailers, and paid more than $2.6 billion in wages, according to a report by the National Beer Wholesalers Association.
The report says Michigan beer distributors employ 4,724 people in good-paying jobs with good benefits. The state’s distributors have a direct impact of more than $830,000 on Michigan’s economy.
“Michigan’s independent, locally owned beer distributors are proud to work hand-in-glove with the state’s craft brewers and local retailers to help them grow and thrive on a level playing field,” said Spencer Nevins, president of the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. “This new data makes clear that Michigan is not just the Great Lakes State but also the Great Beer State, and Michigan’s beer distributors are proud to play a role in the beer industry’s continued success.”
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