National Association of Wholesale Distributors

Colorado completed its primary elections on Tuesday, June 30. The contests unfolded against a dynamic backdrop, with the state’s increasingly blue and unaffiliated electorate reacting to a second Trump term. More locally, a wide swathe of Colorado’s Democratic electorate are also railing against Gov. Jared Polis’ (D) decision to pardon former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.

Since it was passed into law one year ago, the Working Families Tax Cut (WFTC) has delivered strong tax cuts to working families and small businesses. Distributors pay one of the highest effective income tax rates of all industries, with many businesses paying an average effective rate of 30% in combined federal and state taxes. The WFTC prevented a tax increase on many of these small businesses by permanently extending the 20% 199A deduction.

July 23, 2026 @ 1:00 pm | ET | Virtual Join University of Colorado’s Brian Lewandowski and MDM’s Mike Hockett as they analyze economic conditions and demand as it stands today, for the rest of 2026 and beyond, and the numerous impact factors. Tariffs, Iran War and resulting fuel price surge, broader inflation, data center market demand and more — we’ll cover it all.

WASHINGTON, DC, June 10, 2026– The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) is leading a coalition of 14 national and state business and industry associations in filing an amicus curiae brief with the Indiana Supreme Court, urging the Court to recognize the doctrine of associational standing in Indiana. The case, Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana v.

Inside Washington One year ago, President Trump declared “Liberation Day” initiating major protectionist trade policy through executive order. The policy imposed broad country-by-country tariffs, raising the taxes paid by U.S. wholesalers and importers with the aim of increasing U.S. manufacturing, reducing the trade deficit, and protecting American jobs.

Washington, DC – The Working Families Tax Cut is strengthening the distribution industry, creating new job opportunities, and expanding pathways for advancement for American workers. NAW extends its appreciation to the Trump Administration and leaders in both the House and Senate for advancing pro-business and pro-worker policies.

Wholesale Distribution Intelligence Software to Help Expand Your Business NAW Analytics, formerly known as MDM Analytics, has been a trusted intelligence platform for more than 30 years and is the leading market analytics resource for electrical, industrial, and construction product sales information in North America. We provide market profile reports, modeling tools, and customized research to support our clients’ unique needs, product portfolios, and markets served.

The Working Families Tax Cut (WFTC) passed by Congressional Republicans last year contained several pro-worker policies. In addition to direct tax cuts, the legislation delivered tax relief for small businesses across the country including wholesaler-distributors, allowing them to provide extensive benefits and opportunities for their workforce including competitive pay, generous health and wellness benefits, profit sharing programs, and mentorship, training, and apprenticeship programs.

The Working Families Tax Cut (WFTC) passed by Congressional Republicans last year contained several important tax provisions that help small businesses reinvest in their business, their workforce, and their local communities. Wholesaler-distributors collectively employ 6.1 million workers, ranging in size from small, closely held family businesses to Fortune 500 companies. The majority are small or medium sized businesses and 81% of companies in the industry have less than 20 employees.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence today announced the appointment of Nick Pericle as an NAW Institute Fellow and the launch of Distribution at the Crossroads, a new podcast property focused on innovation, technology, and leadership in wholesale distribution. Pericle brings more than a decade of hands-on experience helping distributors translate technology, data, and AI into measurable outcomes.