The Illinois Association of Wholesale Distributors (IAWD) was established in 1951.
Seventy plus years later, our commitment remains the same, to represent and better serve our members and supporting manufacturers.
IAWD continues to be a watchdog in Springfield, evaluating and tracking legislation that has an impact on our industry.
Industry Relations
IAWD Board members travel to all CDA & NACS industry events. We seek to understand trends and business concerns, then bring them back to our local state level so we can better interact with our trading partners. Each fall we travel to various corporate headquarters to discuss issues in a more private and relaxed atmosphere.
Legislative Affairs
We listen and understand legislative issues of distributors, manufacturers, and retailers. We deal with all forms of business regulations as well as taxation and regulation of tobacco. Our focus is not limited to the state level, we are involved in all state, local and federal activity. Whenever possible we seek an understanding of our various partners’ positions, however we take our final positions as a distribution community.
Social Events
The Annual Convention and Golf Outing are held to provide a venue for networking and interaction between members and manufacturers. It is an opportunity to develop friendships outside the traditional business setting and establish contacts throughout industry. Mutual respect for our work as distributors is our goal.
About Us
Whether you are interested in industry relations, legislative affairs or social events, click here to learn more about our association.
Events
Click here to get updates on all of our upcoming events. Join your friends at the IAWD and support all of our social functions.
Our members have emerged as leading convenience distributors, actively involved in the distribution of convenience products.