For more than 100 years, Markstein Sales Company has followed the guidance of its founder, Albert Markstein, “Always give back to the community that has given us so much.” This year, with multiple organizations needing more support than ever, company president Laura Markstein expanded the number of local groups the company supports, as well as significantly increased the donated amount. All gifts were donated this year in honor of the Markstein Sales Company team members for their loyalty, dedication and daily commitment to providing the best care and service for customers.

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Laura Markstein, President of Antioch-based Markstein Sales Company and California Family Beer Distributors Board of Directors Member, is the fourth-generation leader of one of the largest woman-owned businesses in the Bay Area. It is also one of the region’s most respected and longstanding businesses as Laura leads this 100+ year old company with integrity, hard work, vision and heart. While the beer industry is one of constant change, Laura’s commitment to her customers, brands and team members results in long-term partnerships, dedicated employees that stay for decades, and helping her community thrive through sponsoring multiple non-profit organizations.

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Anheuser-Busch announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its Oakland, California-based distribution operations to two independent wholesalers, Markstein Sales Company and Matagrano, Inc., effective July 29, 2022. This announcement is part of Anheuser-Busch’s ongoing efforts to ensure the strongest possible route-to-market and the highest level of service for its retail customers across the different markets in which it operates.

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Laura Markstein, President of Markstein Sales Co., was recently awarded the esteemed Public Affairs Award by the National Beer Wholesalers Assoc. (NBWA) for her company’s work helping to end human trafficking in the U.S.

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Jennifer Grant, General Manager of Markstein Sales Co., helped lead the company to their first win as a 2021 Bay Area Top Workplace.

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Markstein has been a long-time supporter and sponsor of the New Day for Children organization that provides funding to help American children who have been recovered from sex trafficking, and in 2021 joined a national campaign with the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) to help identify and report suspicious trafficking activity often unseen by the typical public

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Markstein Sales Company, the largest woman-owned and operated wholesale beverage distributor in Northern California announced that it is further expanding its ongoing efforts to help fight human trafficking throughout the country

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The company has worked relentlessly both locally and nationally to combat human trafficking with programs and promotions aimed at stopping this heinous crime

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The company has worked relentlessly both locally and nationally to combat human trafficking with programs and promotions aimed at stopping this heinous crime

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Earlier this year, I got the opportunity to talk to Laura Markstein, president of Markstein Sales co. (a 100-year-old beer and beverage wholesaler in San Francisco) about the company’s efforts to help stop sex trafficking

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Laura Markstein was awarded the esteemed Public Affairs Award by the National Beer Wholesalers Association for her company’s work helping to end human trafficking in the United States

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The company has worked relentlessly both locally and nationally to combat human trafficking with programs and promotions aimed at stopping this heinous crime

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The Bay Area News Group has named Antioch’s Markstein Sales Co., the largest woman-owned and operated wholesale beverage distributor in Northern California, one of its 2021 Top Workplaces

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Markstein Sales Company, the largest woman-owned and operated wholesale beverage distributor in Northern California, has been selected as a 2021 Top Workplaces by Bay Area NewsGroup

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Voted on by employees, this award highlights the strong family culture that has been a differentiator in Markstein’s 102 years of success

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This week, the woman-owned and operated beer distributor in Northern California announced that it has been recognized by the San Francisco Business Times as the 8th Largest Women-Owned Business in the Bay Area and the 5th Largest in the East Bay

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Woman-owned and operated, fourth-generation company with multiple women in leadership roles, Markstein represents successful example of diversity and inclusion for other companies to follow

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As a woman-owned and operated, fourth-generation company with multiple women in leadership roles, Markstein represents a successful example of diversity and inclusion for other companies to follow

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Woman-owned and operated, fourth-generation company with multiple women in leadership roles, Markstein represents successful example of diversity and inclusion for other companies to follow

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The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) announced today that the Distributors Against Human Trafficking Initiative trained 5,164 distribution employees during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month in January

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NBWA member Markstein Sales Co. is also providing personalized training, leveraging resources from both NBWA and New Day for Children, a nonprofit organization that provides support and assistance to American girls who have been affected by sex trafficking.

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You read a story like that (let alone hear someone tell it), and your mouth hangs open for more air. Your heart hurts, and you feel the need to help

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Through partnerships with New Day for Children and the National Beer Wholesalers Association, Markstein is making a difference to stop this growing crime against children

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As part of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January, Markstein Sales Company (Markstein), a woman-owned and operated wholesale beverage distributor in Northern California, today appealed to business leaders around the country to join in its fight against slavery and human trafficking

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Markstein Sales is a big part of the nationwide campaign with the NBWA to not only raise awareness but play a vital role in identifying and reporting suspicious activity (beer distributors often see areas that the public doesn’t)

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Through Partnerships with New Day for Children and the National Beer Wholesalers Association, Markstein is Making a Difference to Stop this Growing Crime Against Children

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Family Business Magazine asked Laured, “How have you put your own stamp on the family business, and what is your advice on being an effective successor?”

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Markstein Sales Co. generated tremendous employee support for their Ho Ho Holiday Donation Drive program providing food for a crisis center and hand-made, personalized cards for hundreds of lonely seniors

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Founded in 1919 with one horse and one wagon, Markstein Sales Co. now employs more than 160 people in California’s Bay Area, supports numerous non-profit organizations and serves as a great example of success for a woman-led company in a typically male-dominated industry

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Founded in 1919 with one horse and one wagon, Markstein Sales Co. now employs more than 160 people in California’s Bay Area, supports numerous non-profit organizations and serves as a great example of success for a woman-led company in a typically male-dominated industry

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Woman-owned and operated, fourth-generation company continues to thrive into next century

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The Budweiser Clydesdale team made an appearance pulling their beer wagon with Bob and daughter Laura Markstein along for the ride

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Owner Laura Markstein offered thanks to those who helped the company's success

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