The first two sets of 14 planned tolls in Rhode Island will begin collecting from large commercial vehicles on Monday, June 11, opening up a new funding stream for bridge and road repairs. About $450 million per year is expected to be generated once all the toll booths are constructed. Steve Arthurs, Rhode Island Food […]
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Former Gulf Oil Leader Sabia Chosen To Chair Fuels Institute
Ron Sabia, former president of Gulf Oil in Wellesley Hill, Massachusetts, was elected 2018-19 chairman of the Fuels Institute, a nonprofit research-oriented think tank that evaluates market issues related to vehicles and their fuels. It was founded by NACS in 2013. Sabia succeeds Jay Ricker, chairman of Ricker’s in Anderson, Indiana, who stepped down as chairman […]
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California Perspective: Relationship-Building Plays Important Role In The Political Process
by Ron Fong/president and CEO, California Grocers Association Success in government relations often is rooted in the connections developed with legislators over the years. While politics, and lobbying specifically, is by its nature an adversarial pursuit, good government relations separate the conflict from the person you conflict with. Legislation comes and goes, but legislators stay […]
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New Jersey Food Council Trade Relations Conference Draws 200 Industry Leaders
About 200 leaders from New Jersey’s food retail and distribution businesses recently gathered in Atlantic City to discuss the latest market trends and innovations during the New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) 2018 Trade Relations Conference. Dan Croce, SVP of Acme Markets, gave the feature presentation. Speaking on the “State of the Food Industry,” Croce discussed industry […]
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New York Food Industry Alliance Names Durant President And CEO
Following a four-month national search, the Food Industry Alliance of New York State (FIA) has selected Michael Durant as its new president and CEO. He succeeds Michael Rosen, who announced his retirement after 32 years with FIA. “As the FIA president, Michael brings a wealth of experience on association management, lobbying and government affairs. He has […]
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Industry Veteran Lutz To Join PMA In June As West Region VP
Produce industry veteran Steve Lutz will join the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) as regional VP–U.S. and Canada West in June. In this newly created senior-level position, Lutz will be responsible for expanding PMA’s West Coast presence. He will engage with members in the region to help them make the most of PMA to grow their […]
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Registration Open Now For July Texas Retailers Forum
The Texas Retailers Association (TRA) will host its 2018 Texas Retailers Forum July 22 to 23 in Corpus Christi, Texas, at the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel. “Your support and attendance at the Texas Retailers Forum is critical to its success,” says the TRA. “The 2017 Texas Retailers Forum had nearly 100 percent satisfaction rate from our […]
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PFMA Toasts CEO McCorkle’s Longtime Service
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), a statewide retail food trade association, recently celebrated 65 years of service and its longtime President and CEO David McCorkle during its annual conference, May 8-9 at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort, Bedford, Pennsylvania. Five former PFMA chairmen shared the association’s 65 years of accomplishments with the audience and […]