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2018 BUY ALABAMA'S BEST CAMPAIGN SPRING DETAILS ANNOUNCED The Alabama Grocers Association, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries and the Alabama Food Manufacturers and Producers Association held a media briefing for the Buy Alabama’s Best campaign on March 7 on the Alabama State Capital Lawn. Speakers included Agriculture with Alabama product displays, ads, signage, special promotions and will sell Children’s of Alabama icons to support our fight to find a cure for pediatric cancer. When consumers shop in their local grocery store, they need to look for the Buy Alabama’s Best logo under products to

ensure they are buying the best products made right here in Alabama. “We hope that people will look for the Buy Alabama’s Best logo when they are shopping at their local grocery store,” said Ellie Taylor, President, Alabama Grocers Association. “Purchasing Alabama-

Commissioner John McMillan, Secretary of State John Merrill, Speaker Mac McCutcheon, and Senate President Del Marsh. The food retail industry

John Merrill, Alabama Secretary of State.

local economy and purchasing products made in our state, Alabamians can feel good about supporting both local businesses and helping families with children facing cancer.” Since 1911, Children’s of Alabama has provided specialized medical care for ill and injured children. Ranked among the best pediatric medical centers in the nation by U.S. News & World Report , Children’s provided care for youngsters from every county in Alabama, 42 other states and 10 foreign countries last year, representing

in Alabama provides over 69,000 jobs with over $2.2 billion in annual wages paid. Grocers pay over $1.2 billion in state taxes and have a total economic impact on the state’s economy of over $12 billion dollars. Retailers throughout Alabama will be supporting this campaign in their stores

Commissioner John McMillan, Alabama Dept. of Agriculture and Industries.

made products supports both our local economy and Children’s of Alabama.” The Buy Alabama’s Best campaign will run throughout the year and is designed to inform and educate consumers on what products are made,

produced, manufactured and/ or headquartered in the state of Alabama. A portion of the proceeds of the sales of these products will benefit Children’s of Alabama. To date, the campaign’s efforts have raised $736,000. “Children’s of Alabama is thankful for the community partners and the difference made through the Buy Alabama’s Best Campaign,” said Emily Hornak, Community Development and Cause Marketing manager at Children’s of Alabama. “By supporting the

Senator Del Marsh, AGA President Ellie Taylor and AG Commissioner John McMillan.

Senator Del Marsh, Senate Pro Tem.

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