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Great Bay Distributors, Inc.

Great Bay, founded in 1968 by Claude Focardi & family, is Florida’s largest independently family owned distributor of Anheuser-Busch products. 3 generations of family members help lead Great Bay. As a leading wholesaler in the beer industry, we distribute 6 of the top 10 beers in the Pinellas, west Pasco, Hernando and Citrus county markets. We have two distribution centers in the area, including St. Pete and Holiday.
Serving more than 3,500 accounts, Great Bay currently sells all AB/Inbev beers. We also distribute imports from Constellation Beer Brands including Negra Modelo, Modelo Especial, Pacifico, Corona and Corona Light. Great Bay is always adding new suppliers to our portfolio. Those have included D.G. Yuengling & Sons, Magic Hat Brewery-VT, Florida Avenue Brewing Co.-Ybor City, Rapp Brewing-Pinellas Park, 3 Daughters-St. Petersburg, Coppertails-Tampa, Big Storm Brewing-Odessar, Pair O’ Dice Brewing-Clearwater, Tampa Bay Brewing-Tampa, SweetWater-GA, Copa Di Vino Wines, Zephyrhills water, Nestle Pure Life water, and AriZona products.
At the distributor level of Florida's 3 tier beer industry, we are more than just delivery. Our teams market, promote, sell, spend money at retailers and sponsor major events.
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Purpose

Be the best beverage supplier to our customers; create a family atmosphere among our staff; be a good corporate citizen within our community; make sure we give back to the people who support us.... Read more

Mission

It is the mission of the Great Bay team to provide a level of service by which all others will be judged, and to constantly strive to exceed that level. We must always project a positive attitude and will incorporate integrity, pride, commitment and quality in everything we do. Our foremost responsibility is to assure the continuous growth and prosperity of Great Bay, and to foster and maintain a happy, healthy home life.... Read more

Values

Pride

Headquarters

St Petersburg, FL

Employees

370 US Employees

Industry

Wholesale Distribution

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