N.G.A. Events
Upcoming N.G.A. Meetings, Conferences and Convention
Rapid Recall Exchange Overview for Retailers and Wholesalers January 20, 2010andJanuary 26, 2010
As part of our commitment to enhance food and product safety, brand integrity and consumer confidence, N.G.A. has joined with FMI and GMA in collaboration with GS1 US, in the launch of Rapid Recall Exchange (RRE). Rapid Recall Exchange applies industry expertise and best practices to standardize product recall and withdrawal notifications between retailers/wholesalers and suppliers. RRE enables prompt and accurate information exchange to protect customers and save trading partners time and money. N.G.A. and GS1 will be holding free online seminars for retailers and wholesalers on January 20, 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern and January 26, 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern. To attend a Web seminar to learn more about Rapid Recall Exchange Click here to register.
2010 N.G.A. Annual Convention and Supermarket Synergy Showcase February 9-12, 2010 •Paris Las Vegas Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
Mark your calendars now for the independent grocers first and best annual meeting! Be there! For more information see our Convention web page or call (703) 516-0700.
Washington Public Policy Conference “A Day in Washington” March 17 & 18, 2010
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill • Washington, D.C.
Mark your calendars to attend the 2010 Washington Public Policy Conference co-sponsored by N.G.A, FMI, and FIAE. “A Day in Washington” brings senior level retailer and wholesaler executives together to meet with Members of Congress and Administration officials to address public policy issues affecting our industry. Please mark your calendars now to attend this very special event. Registration information will be available soon. Questions? Please email Greg Ferrara, N.G.A. Director of Government Affairs or call (703) 516-0700.
Location: Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
March 23–26, 2010 Univerity of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) Retail Manager Advancement Program (R-MAP) was developed to assist in the training of the future leaders of your organization as well as update the skills of seasoned veterans within the grocery industry. This interactive three-day program is designed to provide you with a broad range of tools to leverage your organization for future success in an increasingly competitive environment. After years of assessing the needs of the grocery industry, N.G.A. and the University Food Industry Coalition are pleased to announce this new educational program. Topics covered my R-MAP will include:
For Questions please contact Dr. Glenn Richey at grichey@cba.ua.edu or call 205-348-8922.
N.G.A. Executive Leadership Development Program
June 6-10, 2010 • Cornell University • Ithaca, New York
The N.G.A. Executive Leadership Development Program at Cornell University helps retailers and wholesalers develop leaders from within their organizations who can respond to business challenges in the 21st century marketplace. This program provides rising grocery industry executives with the knowledge, tools, resources and inspiration necessary to lead their companies and drive them to long-term success. It is a high-impact learning opportunity encompassing intense, interactive instruction presented by a mix of respected academic and industry leaders.
This industry-specific executive development program includes:
Five days of interactive, intensive instruction on the Cornell University campus
A faculty mix of respected academic and grocery industry leaders;
Time to network with other rising grocery executives; and
An in-depth personalized 360 degree assessment of the participant’s personal leadership style and develop an action plan to improve it.
Who Should Attend Current mid- or upper-level executives with large spans of control and responsibilities that require delegation of tasks to others. These executives must be rising executives who are candidates for increased "people" and general management responsibilities.
Join executives for N.G.A.’s annual Executive Management Conference for an opportunity to meet with all segments of the food industry. The conference brings attendees together to meet on a number of industry and trade relation issues, regulatory issues and participate in our Trading Partner Business Sessions. The conference will also feature a number of executive council and coalition meetings including; the Wholesaler Executive Council, Supplier Advisory Council, and Single Store Executive Council and the Food Industry University Coalition.
