2008 Legislative Issue
02/01/2008
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2008 Legislative Issue
The Iowa State Capitol Building in downtown Des Moines will help host the 2008 Grocers Care Day event that will be put on by the Iowa Grocery Industry Association Wednesday, February 13. All IGIA members are invited and encouraged to attend as this is a perfect opportunity to meet and help educate Iowa legislators on important issues that will be up for debate.
Inside This Issue:
s Legislative Relationship Etched Beyond the Issues – Page 10
s IGIA Entering Year Two of Educational Recycling Program – Page 12
s IGIA Board Sets Legislative Policy Positions – Page 14
s Empower Your Team With Training – Page 20
s No Frills on Broadway Remodeled – Page 22
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2007 Iowa Products Issue
12/01/2007
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2007 Iowa Products Issue
Iowa Grocery Industry Association Chairman and Hy-Vee Senior Vice President Ron Taylor is proud to help promote the local and national food products that are made and sold in the state of Iowa.
Inside This Issue:
s Iowa Products Well Supported Behind Strong & Proud Tradition – Page 8
s City Carton Recycling, Fareway Team up to Recycle Plasitc Bags – Page 16
s Wine Gaining More Favor From Iowa Consumers – Page 20
s 2007 IGIA Hall of Fame Dinner Highlights – Page 24
s Wal-Mart Rededicating Itself to Customers, Employees, Environment – Page 32
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2007 Hall of Fame Issue
10/01/2007
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2007 Hall of Fame Issue
Ray Stewart, retiring executive vice president of Hy-Vee, Inc., will be inducted into the Iowa Grocery Industry Association Hall of Fame as the 2007 Retailer of the year at the 14th Annual IGIA Hall of Fame Dinner Oct. 25.
Inside This Issue:
s Hy-Vee’s Ron Taylor Proud to be Next IGIA Chairman – Page 4
s Retiring Hy-Vee Executive Ray Stewart Named 2007 Retailer of the Year – Page 9
s Aric Reicks Crowned 2007 Iowa Best Bagger at State Fair – Page 20
s General Mills Honored as 2007 Supplier of the Year – Page 29
s Hometown Foods Fending Suitors off With a Stick – Page 40
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2007 Convention Issue
05/01/2007
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2007 Convention Issue
Everyone is encouraged to attend the 2007 IGIA Convention in Lake Okoboji, Iowa, from July 8-11. Several dynamic speakers will provide some of the attractions as we focus on this year’s convention theme – “All-Star Service.”
Inside This Issue:
s Where’s the Customer Service Gone? – Page 11
s Internet Coupon Fraud – Page 16
s It’s National Barbecue Month – Page 23
s New Gourmet Markets Test Consumers – Page 39
s Dairy Trends: Health Benefits and Convenience – Page 44
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2007 Legislative Issue
02/01/2007
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2007 Legislative Issue
The Iowa Grocery Industry Association wants to encourage its members to become part of the political process, and it is extending an invitation to all members to join IGIA Chairman Doug Beech and other grocers from across the state on February 13 at Grocers Care Day at the State Capitol.
Inside This Issue:
s Building Legislative Relationships – Page 9
s IGIA Board Sets Legislative Policy – Page 10
s GroPAC: Consistent PAC Giving Important – Page 17
s Empower Your Team with Training – Page 20
s “It’s Easy to Recycle” – Page 24
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2006 Iowa Products Issue
12/01/2006
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2006 Iowa Products Issue
IGIA Chairman Doug Beech, pictured on the cover with an array of Iowa Products, helps to recognize the commitment those Iowa companies have made to provide the state with products known both nationally and internationally.
Inside This Issue:
s Ron Pearson Awarded IGIA Lifetime Achievement Award – Page 10
s Iowa Products Delight Consumers – Page 11
s Moving Beyond the Carry Out Deli – Page 16
s Traditional Media vs. New Media – Page 24
s C-Store Market Continues Down Steady Growth Path – Page 34
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2006 Hall of Fame Issue
10/01/2006
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2006 Hall of Fame Issue
Fred Greiner, of Fareway Stores, Inc., will be inducted into the Iowa Grocery Industry Association Hall of Fame as the 2006 Retailer of the Year at the 13th Annual IGIA Hall of Fame Dinner.
Inside This Issue:
s Doug Beech of Casey's General Stores Elected IGIA Board Chairman – Page 4
s Turning Customers into Connoisseurs – Page 10
s Fareway's Fred Greiner Named IGIA Retailer of the Year – Page 14
s New Hampton Fareway Employee Named Iowa's "Best Bagger" – Page 17
s Swiss Valley Farms Named 2006 IGIA Supplier of the Year – Page 28
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