We’re living in an economy that shows positive numbers, though some still feel financial strain.
Amid an election year filled with uncertainties and political divides, independent grocers may feel challenged in delivering service and value to their communities. However, NGA is here to support them through these times, helping them move forward with confidence and resilience.
The Executive Conference and Public Policy Summit, scheduled for Oct. 28-30 at The Fairmont in Washington, D.C., is NGA’s annual event to help independent owners and operators, executives and their leadership teams gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace through in-depth forecasts on the future of the industry and outlooks of emerging economic and business trends.
It also provides a chance for independent retailers to strengthen their relationships with trading partners throughout the supply chain, from wholesalers to CPG manufacturers.
The summit’s high-impact education and networking will include sessions ranging from trends and technology to the future of policy to the state of our industry. Plus, NGA’s relationship with policymakers on Capitol Hill allows for the opportunity to meet with federal representatives and help give voice to the issues affecting the grocery industry.
“It was a great opportunity to connect with other independent retailers to impact the future of grocery,” said Tim Lowe, president of North Carolina-based supermarket operator Lowes Foods, after attending last year’s summit.
“Hearing from panels of industry professionals sharing their insights was informative and inspiring. The keynote speakers were spot on and highly informative. But the highlight of the event was when we had the opportunity to head to Capitol Hill to speak with our representatives in Congress.”
This year, NGA is honored to welcome Jonathan Martin, Politico bureau chief and senior political columnist, as its summit keynote luncheon speaker. He’s been invited to help us make sense of today’s politics.
As the summit convenes, the 2024 election will be about a week away. With Washington on pins and needles, Martin will bring an insider’s perspective to the intricacies of American politics as he explains the potential impact of policy on business. Martin will offer behind-the-scenes insights as he navigates us through the twists and turns of the political landscape.
In addition, we are honored to have Peter Cressy, the Washington Presidential Library’s director of Executive Leadership Programs at Mount Vernon, join us to speak on the strategic approach to leading in times of change and crisis.
A retired U.S. Navy rear admiral, Cressy will offer a look back on some of history’s greatest leaders, including Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt and Churchill, as well as the lessons they offer for today’s business leaders.
These powerhouse keynoters will join a growing lineup of our industry’s top leaders and analysts for three days of action-based learning and insightful takeaways that can be applied to businesses as soon as attendees return home.
We’ll also have a business-to-business session that offers a special opportunity for retailer and wholesaler executives to connect with some of the leading suppliers and solution partners in the industry.
It’s all part of NGA’s ongoing efforts to provide independent grocers with the tools they need to succeed amid a dynamic, often volatile, economic and political environment. And it’s all available to NGA members.
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