Representing Local Businesses
The Washington Association of Neighborhood Stores represents the interests of local businesses. We work to consolidate the resources of our members so that our efforts positively affect policy issues concerning our industry.
We are tried and true experts at navigating the regulatory arena and leverage this experience for our members.
Services
Government Relations
Our government relations team works to find solutions to problems affecting our industry before the legislature and regulatory bodies. We have a full-time registered lobbyist in Olympia to advocate on our behalf.
We have a large, well established network in the realm of public policy. Our government relations team works to find solutions to problems affecting our industry before the legislature and regulatory bodies. We have a full-time registered lobbyist in Olympia to advocate on our behalf.
Retrospective Rating Program
The Washington Association of Neighborhood Stores offers a Retrospective Rating program that helps members maintain a safe workplace and save money. This worker’s compensation program can save a business thousands of dollars each year.
Solid protection from elected risk: WANS’ enrollment criteria ensures maximum group performance.
Expert, in-house claims staff who act as your advocates: Our professional claims specialists watchdog each injury claim, working to close claims quickly and efficiently. The WANS Claims staff also offers Claims Corner articles which provide tips and suggestions on ways to save on your L&I workers’ compensation premiums.
Membership
If you want to be informed on the issues that directly effect your bottom line you can join the group of local business owners and policy associates that make up WANS. The intricacies of public policy reach far and wide, which is why it is very important for you to have a well represented voice concerning the legislation that effects your business. To join simply contact us and give us information regarding your business and your position in the market. We will get back to you shortly letting you know how your interests align with WANS.
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Retail Members |
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| Quick Shop Minit Marts | Vancouver, WA |
| Wilson Oil | Longview, WA |
| Yorkston Oil | Bellingham, WA |
| Emanuel Inc. | Des Moines, WA |
| Plaid Pantry | Portland, OR |
| RH Smith | Grandview, WA |
| St George’s 7-11 Stores | Abderdeen, WA |
| Jackson’s Food Stores | Meridian, ID |
| Blue Goose Markets | Hillsboro, OR |
| Trimark | Pacific, WA |
| Baker’s Corner | Longview, WA |
| Barney’s Sooper Markets | Spokane, WA |
| Milltown Grocery | Eatonville, WA |
| Kalama Chevron | Kalama, WA |
| Valley Market & Deli | Bellingham, WA |
| Barney’s Corner | Eatonville, WA. |
| S&S Petroleum | Kirkland, WA. |
| Desert Food Mart | Benton City, WA. |
| Blanton’s Mini Market | Packwood, WA. |
| Partners Mini Market | Winthrop, WA |
| TMS Country Store | Eastsound, WA |
| B&B Food Mart | Vancouver, WA. |
| B&B Country Store | Vancouver, WA. |
| Washington 7-Eleven Franchise Owners Association (FOA) | |
| Village Pantry NE 99th. | Vancouver, WA. |
| Village Pantry NE 119th. | Vancouver, WA. |
| Cenex Zip Trip | Spokane, WA. |
| Astro Express Mart | Portland, OR. |
| Village Pantry NE 119th. | Vancouver, WA. |
Distributors |
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| McLane Grocery Co | Lakewood, WA |
| Harbor Wholesale Foods | Lacey, WA |
| B&R Distributors | Burlington, WA |
| Rich & Rhine | Portland, OR. |
| Doyles Wholesale | Hayden, ID. |
| Inderbitzen Distributors | Puyallup, WA. |
Associate Members |
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| Altria Group | |
| RJ Reynolds | |
| Smokey Mountain Chew | |
| Swedish Match | |
| Republic Tobacco | |
| CSN Sales | |
| Navajo Manufacturing | |
| Nestle Waters | |
| National Tobacco | |
| Santa Fe Tobacco | |
| Lorillard Tobacco | |
| Swisher International | |
| Nestle Ice Cream | |
| NJoy | |
| TSN | |
Retro Members |
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| Quick Shop Minit Marts | Vancouver, WA |
| Blue Goose Markets | Hillsboro, OR |
| RH Smith | Grandview, WA |
| Wilson Oil | Longview, WA |
| Yorkson Oil | Bellingham, WA |
| Blanton’s Mini Market | Packwood, WA |
| Carlsborg Store | Sequim, WA |
| TMS Country Store | Eastsound, WA. |
| Village Pantry | Vancouver, WA |
| B&B Food Mart | Vancouver, WA |
| B&B Country Store | Vancouver, WA |
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About
WANS has been representing local businesses for many years. We have proven our ability to produce results where it matters. Or value added has been so clear that members that join WANS stay with WANS.
Directors |
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| Mark Sullivan | RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company | contact |
| Justin Erickson | Harbor Wholesale Foods | contact |
| Roger St. George | Pacific Northwest 7-Eleven Franchise Owners Association | contact |
| Mike Leake | Emanuel, Inc. | contact |
| Jason Mellema | Wilson Oil, Inc. | contact |
| Don Rhoads | The Convenience Group, LLC. | |
| Suzann Benesch | McLane Company | |
| Joe Vandehay | Altria Group Distributing Company | |
| Brandon Kelley | RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company | |
| Peter Schulte | Republic Tobacco |