In The News
2022
July 7
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.
July 7
March 21
Laura Markstein Recognized as one of San Francisco Business Times’ People on the Move
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.
March 21
Jennifer Grant Recognized as one of San Francisco Business Times’ People on the Move
Jennifer Grant, General Manager of Markstein Sales Co., helped lead the company to their first win as a 2021 Bay Area Top Workplace.
March 21
January 24
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
January 18
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
January 18
2021
October 25
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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October 25
October 25
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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October 18
Respect: Markstein Sales earns NBWA Public Affairs Award for its fight against human trafficking
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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October 18
October 15
Markstein Sales Company President, Laura Markstein, awarded NBWA Public Affairs Award
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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October 14
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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October 14
September 18
In brief: Antioch’s Markstein Sales Co. named a 2021 Top Workplace
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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August 25
Markstein Sales Company Named Bay Area Top Workplaces 2021 Award Winner
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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August 25
August 25
Markstein Sales Company Named Bay Area Top Workplaces 2021 Award Winner
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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March 19
Markstein Sales Company highlights successful women in leadership
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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March 19
March 17
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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March 17
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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March 17
March 17
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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February 17
National Beer Wholesalers Association Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign Hits Important Milestone
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
February 17
February 15
NBWA human trafficking awareness campaign trains more than 5,000 distributors
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.
January 28
Sober up: Human trafficking is happening in your community. Here’s how breweries can fight it
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
January 28
January 15
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
January 15
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
January 15
January 14
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)
January 12
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
January 12
January 8
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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2020
December 22
Today’s News: Ho ho ho holiday donation drive
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
December 22
2019
December 26
She thrives in the male-dominated beer industry
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
December 26
October 10
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
October 9
Woman-owned and operated, fourth-generation company continues to thrive into next century
October 9
September 29
Women-owned beer distributor Markstein in Antioch celebrates 100th Anniversary
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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September 29
Markstein Sales Company’s 100th Anniversary celebration highlighted on September 29, 2019 on KTVU
September 29
September 29
Women-owned beer distributor Markstein in Antioch celebrates 100th Anniversary
Owner Laura Markstein offered thanks to those who helped the company's success
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