Preferred Vendors

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Amusements >>>

J&J Amusements
J&J Amusements is the leading amusements provider for the most up-to-date and popular machines including dart machines, pool tables, jukeboxes, arcade games, and ATMs. A partnership with us also gives you peace of mind that comes from working with an experienced leader. J&J has been improving the patron experience for decades and now serves amusement services to over 2,300 locations across multiple states including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri.
www.jjventures.com
(800) 824-8364

Beer and Equipment Needs and Services >>>

The Coil Men
Full service draft beer installer
“We Keep Your Draft Beer Kold, Klean and Klear.”
Services: Repairs, Installations, Service
Robin Shultz | earnhardtfam@aol.com | 484-239-4031
www.thecoilmen.com

Denenberg Tap Service
“Your Draft Beer Is Our Only Concern. We Are Your Beer Tap Specialists.”
Services: Beer Tap Maintenance, Install, Troubleshooting, Repairs, Cleaning
Philip Denenberg | denenbergtapserv@aol.com | 717-792-1902

Credit Card Processing >>>

Delaware Business Systems, Inc. (DBS)
“DBS Better Than Expected Service”
Services: Point-of-Service, Credit Card Processing, Gift Cards, Online Ordering
Justin Leer | sales@dbs4pos.com | 302-395-0900
www.dbs4pos.com

Premium Card Solutions
“Use the same one on site today.”
Services: Merchant Services, ATM Machines, Gift Cards
Brian Seltzer | brians@premiumcardsolutions.com | 717-920-0417
www.premiumcardsolutions.com

Cash Back / Rebate Program and Discounts >>>

Dining Alliance
“Purchase with Power!”
Service: Largest Group Purchasing Organization in the United States. Rebate Processing, Discount Codes. Rebates with more than 400 manufacturers and about 165,000 line items. Fixed pricing on more than 900 produce items. Disposables and paper program with contracted pricing and rebates.
Register for FREE to get CASH BACK.

INSTRUCTIONS TO JOIN … Go to My.diningalliance.com. On the first screen, click on “Signup.” On the second screen, click “I’m a new member.” On third screen, click “restaurant.” On the fourth screen in the box that reads “Channel Partner” type “Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association.” Also, on the fourth screen in the box that reads “Sales Rep” enter our representative “Graham Chateauneuf”. Then complete all other areas and screens. On the last screen, you’ll see a thank you note from Dining Alliance. Once they have processed your information, they will send an activation link to your email.

Gaming >>>

J&J Ventures Gaming of Pennsylvania, LLC
J&J Ventures Gaming of Pennsylvania, LLC, is a licensed terminal operator in Pennsylvania and an affiliate of Illinois-based J&J Ventures Gaming, LLC. As the industry leader since 1929, J&J has built a reputation as the most trusted video gaming terminal operator. Our company’s focus remains steadfast: to provide the best-in-class service to help our partners succeed. J&J provides unparalleled expertise in gaming management and route operations through its 24/7 service, detailed reporting, fast and flexible payouts, a full-service marketing team, and much more! Now serving over 2,400 licensed establishments in Illinois and Pennsylvania.
www.jjventures.com
(855) 921-1030

Pennsylvania Lottery
Play to win!
www.palottery.state.pa.us

Health >>>

Insurance - Accident >>>

Gettysburg Benefits Administrators, Inc. and Amalgamated Life Insurance Company
“More than 1 million Americans suffer a slip, trip, or fall injury every year. 50% of falls occur inside the home and 24% occur around or close to the outside of the home.”
Services: Accident (Non-work) Insurance – Off-the-Job Coverage. Guaranteed Issue – no medical questions asked.
Melissa Lemaster | mlemaster@getbenefitsadmin.com | 800-497-4474, ext. 5030 or 717-334-3191
www.getbenefitsadmin.com

Insurance - Life >>>

Insurance - Liquor and Liability >>>

Illinois Casualty Company (ICC)
ICC was founded in Illinois in 1950 to provide insurance products and aggressive claims defense exclusively for the food and beverage industry. We have been providing these services to Pennsylvania businesses since 2020. We recognize that establishments serving food and alcohol require unique insurance protection. Our goal is to meet the full range of business insurance needs for our clients in the food and beverage industry. Our coverage options include liquor liability, property, general liability, umbrella, and workers compensation. Qualifying Members can save up to 10% on their businessowners and liquor liability insurance. To find out more about our insurance programs and to locate an agent in your area, visit www.ilcasco.com/insurance-programs.

Blue Ridge National, a PCF Insurance Services Agency
Blue Ridge National is a Delaware County, Pennsylvania-based insurance brokerage specializing in creative solutions for restaurants, bars, taverns, and related commercial exposures. We pride ourselves in finding innovative ways to leverage our expertise and specialty market access to find the most cost-effective solutions that fit your establishment’s relentlessly changing requirements. As leaders in the Pennsylvania insurance industry, we understand the specific challenges of protecting your business by maintaining the highest credentials and standards in our industry. As specialists in liquor liability insurance and risk management backed by a national infrastructure, we are proud to have all our staff maintain current RAMP certification as a commitment to understanding the front-line needs of our clients. Call (484) 477-4950 or email our agency principal: Paul Mattus, CPCU, MBA at PMattus@BlueRidgeNational.com to discuss how we can help you today.

Hospitality Risk Consultants, LLC
Insuring today … Securing tomorrow. Hospitality Risk Consultants culminated from a leadership group with over 75 years’ experience in the insurance industry, 40 plus years in the hospitality industry, and dozens of years in the legal world. We specialize in providing comprehensive insurance risk solutions to both the policyholder and the ability to accommodate building relationships and working together with independent agents and brokers already servicing the hospitality industry. Contact Patrick Joliet at (814) 954-8799 or pjoliet@hrcnortheast.com. Visit Hospitality Risk Consultants on the Web at www.hrcnortheast.com.

Liberty Insurance Agency / Daniel Catanzaro
Located in Pittsburgh, Liberty Insurance Agency can help you navigate the complicated insurance industry, matching the best products to meet your needs. And, Liberty Insurance can help you with products from Illinois Casualty Company which provides a discount for qualified PLBTA Members. Contact Daniel Catanzaro at (412) 877-3352 or (412) 930-4366. Or send him an email at dancatanzaro@libertyins.com.

License Broker / Consultant >>>

Liquor License Sales PA NJ, LLC
Liquor License Sales PA NJ, LLC, works with all types of buyers and sellers! We regularly deal with the grocery & convenience stores, chain restaurants, and the independent owner. We’ve been in the business for 20+ years, work only in these areas and know our areas well! We work hard to help you sell your license or find a license to help your business grow! Give us a call today!
Services: Liquor license sales
Rich Hewitt | Rich@LiquorLicensePANJ.com | (570) 482-2222
www.LiquorLicensePANJ.com

Sofranko Advisory Group, LLC
23 years of experienced hospitality, beer distributor, finance, brokerage consulting company throughout the State of Pennsylvania.
Ronald Sofranko | Ron@SofrankoAdvisors.com | www.SofrankoAdvisors.com | 412-480-6375

Liquor Attorneys >>>

CGA Law Firm
“CGA Law Firm has more than 50 years of experience representing licensees in PLCB and related matters including license transfers and amendments, defense of citations and enforcement actions, as well as Dram Shop actions. CGA attorneys also provide a full range of business law services to our clients, including asset purchases, stock and LLC membership transfers, sale of commercial and resident real estate and commercial leases and resolution of employment law matters.”
Services: Legal services
Charles B. Calkins, Esquire | info@cgalaw.com | 717-848-4900
www.cgalaw.com

McCreesh & McCreesh, Attorneys
Attorney for clients in licensed alcohol beverage business.
Services: Legal services
John J. McCreesh, III | John@McCreeshLaw.com | (610) 734-2160

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC
McNees has a long history of supporting retail licensees across Pennsylvania. Our attorneys understand the diligence and hard work it takes to run a successful restaurant, bar, tavern or resort, balancing your business goals with the challenges in this highly regulated industry. Our attorneys can help you understand the legal and business implications associated with acquiring, selling, retaining, protecting, moving or expanding or restricting the use of liquor licenses. We understand the internal workings of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (“PLCB”) and the Federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Borough (“TTB”). We routinely interact with personnel of both agencies and are familiar with the decision-makers and staff, allowing us to foster your goals and establish meaningful relationships. Barb Darkes is well respected in the industry and leads the charge for licensees. Offices in Devon, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Scranton, State College, Pittsburgh. Also, Columbus, Ohio; Frederick, Maryland; and Washington, DC.
Services: Legal services
To reach Barb Darkes, call (717) 237-5381 or send an email to bdarkes@mcneeslaw.com. Or, to find an office near you, click here or visit McNeesLaw.com.

Saxton & Stump
“We are legal advisors and partners who understand the highly regulated nature of the alcohol industry. We represent breweries, beverage retailers, distributors, restaurants, bars, private clubs, hotels, music and entertainment venues, wineries and distilleries. Saxton & Stump’s attorneys are experienced in defending claims before the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, and in state and federal court. We handle all matters from licensing, permits and compliance to Dram Shop liability claims, health and safety issues, liquor license violation notices and citations, non-renewal actions and license application denials. In addition, we provide a full-service team to assist with all your business needs from mergers and acquisitions, trademarks and copyrights, real estate (purchases, leasing and zoning), employment matters and HR consulting.”
Services: Legal services
Kenneth McDermott, Esquire | kjm@saxtonstump.com | 717-941-1211
saxtonstump.com

Liquor and Liability Insurance Brokers >>>

Music License >>>

BMI
Services: PLBTA members can save up to 20% off annual music licensing fees (5% member discount, 5% online payment discount, 10% timely payment discount). For more info visit www.bmi.com/ede or call (800) 925-8451

ASCAP
Services: ASCAP has partnered with the PLBTA to offer Members savings of up to 20% on their first-year license fee. With an annual ASCAP music license, you can play millions of songs from our 700,000 song writers, composers and music publisher members. For more information or to start building your license, visit www.ascap.com/licensing or call 1 (800) 505-4052. Email us at GLCS@ASCAP.com.

POS Systems >>>

Delaware Business Systems, Inc. (DBS)
“DBS Better Then Expected Service”
Services: Point-of-Service, Credit Card Processing, Gift Cards, Online Ordering
Justin Leer | sales@dbs4pos.com | 302-395-0900
www.dbs4pos.com

RAMP Training >>>

PLCBRAMPTrainer.com
Through a special arrangement with Crystal Hartz and www.plcbramptrainer.com, Members of the Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association can get online RAMP training for only $18. That’s 10% off the regular $20 price. Follow these steps … 1) Go to https://www.plcbramptrainer.com, 2) Click to purchase course, 3) Click to add one to cart, 4) Cost is $20. Put the code PLBTA (Caps) in the discount box and the price drops to $18.00. Hit Update Cart. Hit CHECKOUT. Can buy multiple codes or just one, 5) Pay with any credit card or PayPal, 6) Create an account – (fill in your personal information – and the LID# of the establishment you work at), 7) Click to begin course. Takes about 2 hours, 8) Upon completion, you can print your certificate as proof of completion and copy your manager.
Crystal Hartz | Crystal@pahospitalityandconsulting.com | 717-443-3998
www.plcbramptrainer.com

Supporting Brewers >>>

Molson Coors Beverage Company
For over two centuries Molson Coors has been brewing beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments. From Coors Light, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian, Carling, and Staropramen to Coors Banquet, Blue Moon Belgian White, Blue Moon LightSky, Vizzy, Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Creemore Springs, Hop Valley and more, Molson Coors produces many beloved and iconic beer brands. While the company’s history is rooted in beer, Molson Coors offers a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle as well.
MolsonCoors.com