Alabama Grocer 2025 Issue 1 with Guidelines (8.75 x 11.25 i

CONTENTS | ISSUE 1

FEATURES

COLUMNS Chairman’s Message Celebrating AGA’s 35th Year of Service & the Future Ahead President’s Message What a Great 35 Years It Has Been Industry News AGA Anniversary Is a Reminder of the Respect Earned by State Leadership Understanding the Power of Technology Consumers Express Optimism Amid Shifting Economic Landscape Legislative Update MAGA Hits Montgomery 2025 Food Industry Finest Luncheon Award Winners 2025 AGA New Members Supermarket Employee Day Congrats to Julian Pagan for Competing at NGA’s Best Bagger Competition 2025 Economic Impact Study Celebrating 35 Years of the AGA: A Conversation With James Scott AGA Through the Years AGEF Tuition Reimbursement 2024 AGA Yearly Sponsors AGA Diamond & Four Star Sponsors Upcoming Events & Social Media Accounts Association News 2025 AGEF Golf Outing BAB Day On The Lawn

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Chairman’s Message Celebrating AGA’s 35th Year of Service & the Future Ahead.

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President’s Message What a Great 35 Years It Has Been.

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AGA Anniversary Is a Reminder of the Respect Earned by State Leadership The AGA anniversary highlights the legacy of strong state leadership and the respect it has earned over the years.

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Celebrating 35 Years of the AGA: A Conversation With James Scott Talking about the past & the future of AGA with James Scott.

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