Alabama Grocer 2023 Issue 2.indd

CONTENTS | ISSUE 2

FEATURES

COLUMNS Chairman's Message A Final Farewell

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President's Message Over a Decade of Dedication

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Legislative Update Year of the Grocer

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Legislative Update It truly has been the “Year of the Grocer” during this year’s legislative session. President's Message Alabamians to finally see grocery tax relief September 1st.

Industry News The Power of Positive Talking Still More Ahead Grocery Shoppers Redefine Value Grocery Perspective Association News 2023 AGEF Silent Auction Registration 2022 AGA Yearly Sponsors Exhibit Hall Theme 2023 NGA Fly-In 2023 Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2023-2024 AGEF Scholarship Winners Congratulations to A.C. Legg Meat Depot by Food Giant Governor Ivey Honors Bud's Best Cookies 2023 AGEF Golf Outing 2022 Diamond & Four Star Sponsors Buy Alabama's Best Day on the Lawn AGA New Members Upcoming Events

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2023-2024 AGEF Scholarship Winners Congratulations to our 2023-2024 AGEF Scholarship Winners!

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Meat Depot by Food Giant How an independent grocer put an end to a local food desert.

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