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Membership

A membership built around the people who run the stores.

Multiple membership levels are planned. Names, dues, inclusions and eligibility are still being finalized, so the first step is a free application, not a checkout.
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Membership levels coming soon

Planned levels, side by side.

These are provisional outlines to show how levels may differ. None of them is a live offer, and nothing is charged until a level is approved and you accept it.

Provisional

  • Level 1

    Essential support

    For single-store owners

    Dues to be announced

    Name to be confirmed

    • Advocacy updates and owner surveys

      Planned

    • Owner resources and guides

      Planned

    • Training and expert-led sessions

      To be confirmed

    • Partner savings programs

      To be confirmed

    • Owner networking

      Planned

    • Committee and leadership opportunities

      To be confirmed

    Name, dues and inclusions are not yet approved.

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  • Level 2

    More programs and training

    For owners who want more programs

    Dues to be announced

    Name to be confirmed

    • Advocacy updates and owner surveys

      Planned

    • Owner resources and guides

      Planned

    • Training and expert-led sessions

      Planned

    • Partner savings programs

      Planned

    • Owner networking

      Planned

    • Committee and leadership opportunities

      To be confirmed

    Name, dues and inclusions are not yet approved.

    Apply First

  • Level 3

    Leadership and advocacy involvement

    For multi-location and engaged owners

    Dues to be announced

    Name to be confirmed

    • Advocacy updates and owner surveys

      Expanded access (planned)

    • Owner resources and guides

      Planned

    • Training and expert-led sessions

      Expanded access (planned)

    • Partner savings programs

      Planned

    • Owner networking

      Expanded access (planned)

    • Committee and leadership opportunities

      Planned

    Name, dues and inclusions are not yet approved. Leadership roles depend on adopted bylaws.

    Apply First

Not a store owner? There's a separate partner track.

Service providers can ask about partnering. Partners are not members.

Explore a Partnership

From application to member

Four separate stages. Each one is clear.

Applying is not approval, and approval is not membership. You'll always know which stage you're in.

  1. Apply

    Free, about one minute. No payment or account needed.

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  2. Reviewed

    We review eligibility and may ask to verify details.

  3. Approved

    You'll get the level options, any dues and next steps by email.

  4. Activated

    Membership starts once you accept and any dues are settled.

Founding member program

What founding applicants may be offered.

These are potential privileges, not guarantees. Each depends on application approval, adopted bylaws, governance decisions and the program actually launching.

  • Early updates and access

    Hear about programs first and help test them as they launch.

  • Recognition

    Possible founding-member recognition, such as a digital designation or directory listing, if approved.

  • A say in governance

    Possible voting or leadership opportunities, where the adopted bylaws allow.

  • Applying does not give anyone rights, an office, a guaranteed vote or public recognition.

Who can apply

Read the FAQ
  • Owners, co-owners and authorized operators of independent liquor stores
  • Stores in any of the 50 U.S. states, including Alaska and Hawaii
  • Eligibility is confirmed during review; final criteria will be published with the approved levels

Your store. Your future. Our voice.

Apply to join the movement and help shape the next chapter for independent liquor store owners.

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