Don't let the economy down

[vaskidmark]

http://freebeacon.com/issues/study-beer-creates-jobs/

Beer creates jobs and is a boon for small business, according to a new study that credits the industry with creating nearly 2 million jobs.

The Hill reports:

    The Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers Association issued the report Tuesday during a congressional briefing. It claims that beer companies are responsible for 1.5 percent of the gross domestic product and more than $48.5 billion in taxes.

    American brewers and beer importers employ nearly 50,000 workers, according to the report, while distributors employ more than 130,000 workers and suppliers employ more than 380,000 workers.

    In all, the industry is responsible for 1.75 million jobs, the report noted.

“It can be said that beer truly serves America,” said CEO and president of the Beer Institute Jim McGreevy. “Beer is more than our nation’s favorite adult drink — it is a powerhouse in job creation, commercial activity and tax revenue.”

Or as Franklin said:  "Beer is proof that Go*d loves us."

Now get out there and do your part.

stay safe.

[HankB]

Or as Franklin said:  "Beer is proof that Go*d loves us, and wants us to be happy."

FIFY.

Although I've read that there's some doubt as to whether or not Franklin actually said that - there's no actual documentation he said that about beer, but he did express similar sentiments about wine. (But . . . he SHOULD have said it!!!!)

[dm1333]

I'm helping boost the economy right now!

[grampster]

I live near Grand Rapids, Mi.  It's proclaimed the "Beer Capital of the World".  We have a micro-brewery on ever corner, even more than banks.

[Tallpine]

I live near Grand Rapids, Mi.  It's proclaimed the "Beer Capital of the World".  We have a micro-brewery on ever corner, even more than banks.

So when you take your girlfriend out for a beer, do you go "dutch" 

 

[dm1333]

I live near Grand Rapids, Mi.  It's proclaimed the "Beer Capital of the World".  We have a micro-brewery on ever corner, even more than banks.

If it weren't for the god awful winters here in MI the Grand Rapids area would be high on my list of places to retire to.  Right after Traverse City and Marquette.  But I've spent 4 winters in MI and I'm about done with snow and record breaking cold.

[wmenorr67]

I do my part every chance I get.