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AGA NEWS

2021 ANNUAL CONVENTION

The Alabama Grocers Association recently held their 31st Annual Convention at the Sandestin Beach Resort in Destin, Florida. The Association brought members from all aspects of the grocery industry together to promote the growth and success of the food industry throughout the state of Alabama. The Monday business session included a Retail Survival Seminar by Norman Mayne, Dorothy Lane Markets; a Changes in Consumer Behavior Seminar with Michael Sansolo; a National Legislative Overview by Chris Jones from the National Grocers Association; and an Alabama Regulatory Panel Discussion which included the Alabama Department of Human Resources, Alabama Department of Public Health and Alabama Alcohol Beverage Control Board.

Mr. Norman Mayne Dorothy Lane Markets

Mr. Chris Jones National Grocers Association

Ms. Summer Childers Alabama ABC Board

Mr. Michael Sansolo Motivational Speaker

A silent auction and raffle were held Monday night which raised more than $22,000 for the Alabama Grocers Education Foundation. This year the Alabama Grocers Education Foundation awarded 37 scholarships valued at more than $37,500, and to date has awarded more than 1.3 million dollars in total scholarships. Awards given on Monday night included the National Grocers Association Spirit of America Award given to Senator Jabo Waggoner, Alabama State Senate, District 16. Chris Jones from the National Grocers Association also awarded Jimmy Wright, Wright’s Market with the Clarence G. Adamy Great American Award, the association’s highest award for government relations.

Jimmy Wright, Wrights Market and Chris Jones, National Grocers Association

Ellie Taylor, AGA President; Senator Jabo Waggoner , Alabama State Senator; and Chris Jones, National Grocers Association

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