Advancing Wholesale Distribution

Membership Services & Benefits

As a WVWA member, you have confidence that your voice is heard. Building relationships with legislators and policy makers, monitoring the political and regulatory landscape, deciphering policy changes—the WVWA works tirelessly to keep its members informed and their concerns relevant.

Mountain State Wholesale Alliance

A Unified Voice for Distributors

Join West Virginia's leading wholesale distributors, consumer packaged goods manufacturers, and associate partners in safeguarding regional supply chains.

Membership Application
Counties Served
All 55
Statewide distribution reach
Advocacy
Full Session
Capitol tracking & representation
Annual Grants
$4,000
Exclusively for member dependents
Flagship Summit
Mid-Atlantic
Annual Legislative Conference
Member Advantages

Join the WVWA and Enjoy the Following Benefits

Comprehensive resources and direct advocacy designed specifically to support wholesale distributors and suppliers in West Virginia.

Mid-Atlantic Conference

Annual invitation to the premier Mid-Atlantic Legislative Conference, bringing together wholesale distributors, manufacturers, and key policymakers for peer networking and strategic policy briefings.

Conference Details

Industry Lobbying

Proactive, aggressive lobbying on behalf of wholesale distribution at the West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston on tax policy, transportation statutes, commercial freight, and regulatory equity.

Legislative Reports

Communication & Education

Continuous updates through quarterly newsletters, immediate legislative bulletins during active sessions, specialized compliance seminars, and direct digital alerts.

Read Bulletins

Survival Hotline

Direct, rapid access to association executives and legal/regulatory specialists when your business encounters state tax audits, licensing questions, or logistical emergencies.

Direct Line: (304) 205-5496

Scholarship Opportunities

Exclusive access for member full-time employees, sons, and daughters to apply for $4,000 in annual academic awards including the prestigious Jan Vineyard & John Hodges Memorial Grant.

Scholarship Guidelines

Online Membership Directory

Permanent corporate profile on the WVWA homepage and directory, distributed to Mid-Atlantic conference attendees and referenced constantly by independent grocers and retailers.

Browse Member Directory
Member Advantages

Join the WVWA and Enjoy the Following Benefits

WVWA brings together every facet of the supply chain—from distributors loading delivery trucks to consumer packaged goods manufacturers and essential business support partners.
Warehouse logistics and wholesale distribution Class A Distributor

Wholesale Members

Those engaged in the wholesale distribution of products sold by non-affiliated convenience store retailers in West Virginia.

Full voting rights on association board and governance
Direct legislative lobbying & regulatory representation
Employee eligibility for annual scholarship awards
Apply as Wholesaler
Grocery and consumer packaged goods on store shelves CPG & Supplier

Manufacturer Members

Those engaged in the manufacture, sale or service of products distributed by Wholesale Members.

Direct access to distributor executives across all 55 counties
Preferred exhibit booths at Mid-Atlantic Conference
Permanent directory listing on WVWA website and publications
Apply as Manufacturer
Professional services, consulting, technology and finance Associate Partner

General Members

Others who provide services to Manufacturer Associate and Wholesale Members (including law firms, hotels, accounting firms, etc.).

Business development referrals with regional distribution firms
Sponsorship recognition across WVWA events and summits
Timely updates on state commerce, tax, and labor legislation
Apply as General Partner
Scholarship program

The WVWA scholarship program

Each year the association awards scholarships to students connected to our member companies — helping build the next generation of West Virginia's wholesale distribution workforce.
Apply for a scholarshipEligibility & deadlines