Alabama Grocer 2023 Issue 1.indd

February 22nd is Supermarket Employee Day. What a great way to celebrate employees at every level for the work they do to feed families and enrich lives. Supermarket employees provide Alabamians with access to safe, healthy, and affordable food as well as providing countless volunteer hours in their communities. Governor Kay Ivey has proclaimed February 22, 2023, Supermarket Employee Day in the state of Alabama. We loved seeing how each of you to celebrated your employees on that special day!

Please do not forget about our upcoming events, the AGEF Golf Outing on April 13th at Inverness Country Club and our Annual Convention on July 9-12 at the Sandestin Beach Resort in Destin, Florida. The AGEF supports our annual scholarship program and tuition reimbursement that helps alleviate the rising costs of education. To date, our Foundation has awarded over $1.4 million in scholarships. Our Annual Convention cultivates community within the grocery industry through networking experiences, educational seminars, and

showcasing at our exhibit hall while enjoying entertainment at a top-notch venue. All of these events are critical to the success of our Association. Best wishes to all of you for a successful, profitable, and healthy 2023!

Best Regards, Ellie

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