The American Logistics Association (ALA) is a voluntary, nonprofit organization of manufacturers and their representatives, b ... rokers, distributors, publishers, and other companies that sell or provide products and services to the military resale systems and MWR/Services. Our Mission is to promote, protect, and enhance the military resale and quality of life benefits on behalf of our members and the military community. Through our unique partnerships with the military resale systems, MWR, suppliers, distributors, and military patrons, ALA has become industry’s "First Call" when dealing with the complex issues of navigating the military marketplace. The military channel comprised of Commissaries (grocery stores), Exchanges (convenience stores, department stores, food concessions, gas stations, communications and electronics, wine, beer and spirits, ship’s stores, tactical retail outlets), Morale, Welfare and Recreation sales and services (restaurants, child care, fitness centers, libraries, auto service), Veteran’s Canteen Service (retail outlets in VA Hospitals and offices), constitutes a business environment with nearly $20 billion in annual sales. This marketplace is worldwide, world class, and offers a world of opportunity. Doing business with the government can be a daunting task. Our staff of experts translate difficulty into opportunity for our members. We host a series of networking opportunities during the course of the year that allows our members to meet and network with the leadership of these diverse organizations. We provide advice, research, and operational information critical to driving successful business opportunities, and provide "results driven" advocacy to protect the military resale system and these critical earned benefits. Membership is easy and the results will be a solid return on your investment. For more information, please contact ALA at http://www.ala-national.org/contact/default.aspx. We look forward to serving you. read more