Congratulations on your TEN years at Columbia Distributing, Josh - and thank you so much for sharing your career path with us. (BTW: we - the digital marketing folks - are big fans of Vida Maté's Blackberry Lemonade too 👍)
Columbia Distributing
Food and Beverage Services
Wilsonville, Oregon 9,463 followers
Where people and brands matter.
About us
Columbia Distributing is one of the nation’s finest beer, cider, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverage distributors. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we have distributed some of the best known brands in the beverage business since 1935. Today Columbia Distributing and our 3,000+ employees service over 20,000 retail customers covering more than 135,000 square miles in Oregon, Washington and California. We were named “2015 Beer Wholesaler of the Year” by the leading beverage business trends magazine Market Watch. Our success is based on the deep-rooted tradition of delivering quality products, timely service and a genuine concern for customers’ needs. This is achieved by providing ongoing, sustainable opportunities and growth for our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders and communities. For more information on Columbia Distributing and career opportunities, please visit www.coldist.com.
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http://www.coldist.com
External link for Columbia Distributing
- Industry
- Food and Beverage Services
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Wilsonville, Oregon
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1935
- Specialties
- Beverage Distribution, Sales Expertise, Portfolio Management, Operational Excellence, Consumer Goods, Logistics, Warehousing, Warehousing, Employee Engagement & Culture, Fun!, delivery, transportation, total beverage distrubtor, wine, beer, spirits, sports drinks, water, Sales, customer service, account management, direct sales, merchandising, Brand Builder, and Craft
Locations
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27200 SW Parkway Ave
Wilsonville, Oregon 97070, US
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20301 59th Pl S
Kent, Washington 98032, US
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2525 SE 1st Ave
Canby, OR 97013, US
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Kent, US
Employees at Columbia Distributing
Updates
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Our President and CEO, Chris Steffanci, recently took a group from WAKE FOR WARRIORS out for an incredible day on the lake (don’t let those gray skies fool you). And on behalf of Columbia Distributing, a $15,000 donation was made to this incredible non-profit for the great work they do with our wounded veterans. Thank you so much to the group who joined us for the day - truly an honor to ride along with you.
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Congrats to you, Nick Ruscoe, and to all our 2024 Beer Careers interns! Keep a lookout for next year's application to open. https://lnkd.in/givxNT9R
I’m excited to share that I recently completed a highly rewarding 10-week internship with Columbia Distributing as the Oregon Sales Intern! This unique internship provided an exceptional opportunity to immerse myself in every department of the company, with rotations across corporate, sales, warehouse, delivery, and merchandising departments. Experiencing these diverse areas gave me a comprehensive understanding of why Columbia Distributing is the leading distributor in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to my rotational experience across various departments, I was also entrusted with a key project during my internship at Columbia Distributing. This project challenged me to apply the knowledge and skills I was developing in real-time, allowing me to take ownership of a critical aspect of the business. Working on this project not only honed my problem-solving abilities and project management skills but also gave me the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the company's ongoing success. The experience was both challenging and rewarding, providing me with practical insights that will be invaluable in my future career. This experience not only expanded my industry and company knowledge but also significantly sharpened my skills in sales strategy, cross-departmental communication, and operational efficiency. Working closely with different teams, I developed a deeper understanding of how collaboration and adaptability are key to driving success in a dynamic environment like Columbia's. The mentorship and guidance I received from working with employees from around the company were invaluable, equipping me with both the confidence and expertise to thrive in the competitive landscape of distribution. I want to say a massive thank you to Ina Skidmore for organizing such a valuable internship experience and to Chris Watzig for being an outstanding mentor throughout my summer. I also want to extend my gratitude to everyone at Columbia Distributing who played a role in making this experience so impactful! #internship #sales #professionaldevelopment #ColumbiaDistributing #beercareers
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We're thrilled to announce Georgetown Brewing Co's DEMAR IPA is now available on draft at participating Washington and Oregon on-premise locations. All proceeds from sales of DEMAR will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Western Washington & Alaska. If you're interested in learning more about and ordering DEMAR for your establishment, please contact your local Columbia Distributing rep or office today: coldist.com/home/contact/
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Planning your summer-to-fall transition menus? Check out pFriem Family Brewers' options, including their incredibly popular Pilsner. pFriem Pilsner: “Shines brilliantly gold with fluffy white foam. Aromas of fresh grass, spring flowers, with a touch of lemon zest quaffs from the glass. The mouth fills with zesty spiciness, a touch of honey, and finishes crisp, snappy, and refreshing.” ABV: 4.9% Learn more about pFriem via our article on the blog: https://lnkd.in/gm6FJ8Vz We proudly distribute pFriem products throughout Washington. Contact your local Columbia Distributing rep or office to learn more about this award-winning brewery.
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Is it possible Bandit Wines is ideal for weekend warriors *and* football tailgaters? We think so. Check out our recent article about this adventure ready, eco-friendly packaged wine to learn why: https://bit.ly/3YFcmCE
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Here are 6 delicious reasons to add ROAR to your cooler inventory: 1) Blackberry Lemonade, 2) Blueberry Acai, 3) Cucumber Watermelon, 4) Mango Clementine, 5) Peach, and 6) Strawberry Lemon. ROAR Organic: "We pack every ROAR with essential antioxidants, your daily dose of vitamins B12, B5, B6, and C, plus critical electrolytes from coconut water to keep you doing what you do best!" We proudly distribute ROAR throughout Oregon and Washington. Contact your local Columbia Distributing rep or office to learn more.
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We’re humbled and overjoyed to announce the 13th Annual Scott DeMartine Memorial Charity Golf Tournament raised over $350,000. Thank you so much to all who have participated in this amazing tradition. This year's funds will be donated to four charities: Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Western Washington & Alaska, the Washington State division of the American Cancer Society, StolenYouth, and Parrott Creek Child & Family Services. Over its lifetime, the tournament, combined with an internal company auction, has raised more than $1 million dollars, with over half of all proceeds donated to RMHC. “Your contributions have had a profound impact on our ability to provide housing and essential services during a family’s greatest time of need. As we celebrate 40 years serving families at the Seattle House, we are grateful for partners like Columbia Distributing, who play a vital role in helping us remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children require medical care away from home.” - Vanessa Kirk-Briley, RMHC Director of Corporate and Community Engagement
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Straightaway has created a well-crafted, ready-to-drink cocktail that's ideal to have on hand for any occasion, especially if said occasion is hanging out on the front porch with a friend. Learn more about these incredible cocktails in our recent article: https://bit.ly/4dExJbE
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