You Can Depend On CPSA

Our Experienced Staff is the Foundation of Our Success

Three-Tier System

Our executive director, staff, and lobbyists are constantly working with the legislature and Liquor Control Commission to ensure that your interests are protected

Strength In Numbers

No One of Us ...is as Strong as All of Us

A United Voice

As the largest association protecting the rights of package store owners in Connecticut, we rely on the support of our members to fuel our strategy

Years of Success

Our Connections are Strong

CPSA is a Highly Respected Association

Session after session, CPSA proves success in areas such as blocking the repeal of minimum bottle pricing, extended sales hours, and additional permits

Stephen DownesPresident

CPSA is instrumental in promoting and protecting the interests of independently owned package stores in Connecticut. We need you as a member to stay strong as an organization. Membership dues for package stores are tiered based on the size of each store. Please fill out the application or join online and become a member today. No one of us is as strong as all of us!

We look forward to serving you.
Sincerely,

Stephen Downes, President, CPSA

Why Join?

A united industry voice and a dedicated agency lobbying on your behalf at the State Capitol for elected representatives and state officials
Updated information on legislative developments and industry trends directly in your email
Legal guidance through our association attorney, a former Chair of the General Law Committee
Representation at Liquor Control – Our close attention and forward-thinking strategies have resolved many legislative decisions negatively impacting the package store industry in Connecticut
Membership in the American Beverage Licensees (ABL), our national association for retailer interests in Washington D.C.
Networking with fellow store owners & industry vendors for insight and support
Annual Golf Tournament with wholesalers, distributors, and various industry vendors