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AGA NEWS

2021 ANNUAL CONVENTION

The Tuesday Business Session was held the following day and included a Diversity Seminar with Gianetta Jones from Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.; a Drone Delivery Seminar with Ed Fienga from Deuce Drone; and an E-Commerce Seminar with Pat Hughes from e-Growcery.

Mr. Pat Hughes e-Growcery

Mr. Ed Fienga Deuce Drone

Ms. Gianetta Jones Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED

Tuesday afternoon also included an exhibit hall with more than 60 booths with vendors from all aspects of the grocery industry.

On Tuesday night, the Chairman’s Banquet was held with renowned comedian James Gregory as the celebrity entertainment. Several Awards were given including the Spirit of Alabama Award, presented to Mr. Greg Gregerson, Gregerson’s Foods for a lifetime of work in the grocery industry. Representative Gil Isbell and Senator Jabo Waggoner presented their Joint Legislative Resolution for Supermarket Employee Day, honoring the hard work performed by employees in the grocery industry during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure communities had a safe place to get food and supplies. On Feb. 21 of this year, Gov. Kay Ivey declared Feb. 22 as Supermarket Employee Day to recognize the grocery industry’s tireless dedication to their communities. New Officers and Directors were installed.

Mr. Greg Gregerson of Gregerson’s Foods receiving the Spirit of Alabama award fromMr. Harold Garrett of Gateway Foods and Chairman of AGA.

Mr. Harold Garrett of Gateway Foods and Chairman of AGA receiving Resolution for Employee Supermarket Day from Senator Jabo Waggoner, State Senator and Rep. Gil Isbell, House of Representatives.

Jessica Brown, AGA Event Coordinator was recognized for 20 years of service.

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