Welcome to L.B. Schmidt & Associates, LLC

Founded in 2004, L.B. Schmidt & Associates, LLC, is a full-service consulting firm, which serves as a professional, seasoned adjunct to senior management groups seeking contractual, experienced help from an outside entity with a proven track record of quantifiable successes. By building upon 30 years of senior management experience, L.B. Schmidt & Associates, LLC is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve and achieving results for all of our clients in the United States and Europe.

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News

Stores try again to win wine sales (Kentucky Enquirer)

A statewide coalition of grocery stores will again seek state approval to sell wine, and it hopes new lobbying efforts help sway legislators' minds. read more »

Oct 4th, 09

Organization seeks wine in groceries (Paducah Sun)

A coalition of grocers and producers has formed to change state statutes to allow sales of wine in Kentucky grocery stores. Luke B. Schmidt represents the Food with Wine Coalition. read more »

Oct 3rd, 09

Petition rallies support for wine: Grocers hope...((Henderson) The Gleaner)

Wandering through the grocery store, you pick up your steak and your potatoes, your sour cream and your seasonings. Now all you need is that special bottle of wine to make it all complete. But wait. You can't buy wine at grocery stores in Kentucky, despite the fact that 34 other states -- including Indiana -- allow you to do so. read more »

Oct 2nd, 09

KY group pushes for wine sales ((Hopkinsville) Kentucky New Era

A group of Kentucky grocers is surging forward with its effort to bring wine to shelves in grocery stores by early next year.

The Food with Wine Coalition launched an online petition last month and is hoping to introduce a bill to the General Assembly in January that would allow the sale of wine in all the state’s grocery stores. The legislation would only affect counties where alcohol is already sold. read more »

Oct 2nd, 09

Wine Sales Considered at Kentucky Grocery Stores (Huntington/Ashland, WSAZ-TV)

ASHLAND, Ky. (WSAZ) -- In 34 states, including West Virginia, grocery store wine sales are the norm. In Kentucky, however, it's the exception. read more »

Sep 30th, 09

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