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IGIA Get Connected Convention 2025

September 17-18, 2025
Hyatt Regency, Coralville, IA
Register for Convention
Register for Kickoff Night at PinSeekers — IGEF Fundraiser

Event Highlights

Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry executives, local and national category representatives, buyers, owners, operators, and professionals from across Iowa's grocery, convenience and food industry.

Fundraising for the Iowa Grocers Education Foundation: Support the future of the industry by participating in the Gallo Kickoff Night at PinSeekers, a fundraiser for the Iowa Grocers Education Foundation, which awards scholarships to youth with ties to the grocery industry.

Industry and Motivational Speakers: Gain insights and inspiration from industry experts and motivational speakers who will share their knowledge, experiences, and strategies for success. ​

Additional Programming: Participate in the Convention Golf Tournament or Discover Coralville during the afternoon of Day 2. Join the Women’s Network before the official start of the Convention on Day 1 to hear from an Iowa-based female entrepreneur and connect with other grocery industry women!
​Gallo Kickoff Night at Pinseekers — Fundraiser for the Iowa Grocers Education Foundation
Back this year by popular demand: We will be fundraising for the Iowa Grocers Education Foundation at our Kickoff Night at PinSeekers! Support the future of the industry by registering for the Kickoff Night, sponsored by Gallo, where you can partake in hybrid golf, mini golf, duckpin bowling with other Convention attendees! This is a great time to mingle with other attendees in a casual, lively atmosphere. All proceeds will benefit the Iowa Grocers Education Foundation. 
Register for Kickoff Night

Tentative Agenda

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm  Women’s Network Event with Sunday Night Foods*
4:00 pm  Hotel Check-in starts
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm  Convention Check-In
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm  VIP Premier Sponsor Event (Invitation only) on Terrace
5:00 pm – 6:05 pm  Dinner in the Hyatt Ballroom
  • Shuttle starts making trips to PinSeekers at 6:15
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm  Convention Kick-Off at PinSeekers in Tiffin
  • Shuttle starts returning to Hyatt at 9:15/9:30
10:00 pm  After Hours at the Hyatt
​Thursday, September 18, 2025
6:30 am – 7:30 am  Check-In and Breakfast
7:30 am – 8:30 am  “The Four Minute Formula”, Eddie Slowikowski
8:30 am – 9:15 am  Industry Panel
9:15 am – 9:45 am  Successful Iowa Business Speaker
9:45 am – 10:15 am  Annual Meeting
  • IGIA Board Member Recognition
  • IGIA Chairman Recognition and Gift Presentation
  • Leadership Class Recognition
  • IGIA Outgoing Chairman’s Remarks
  • IGIA Incoming Chairman’s Remarks
11:00 am – 4:00 pm  IGIA Golf Tournament*
11:00 am – 3:30 pm  Explore Coralville (non-golfer event)*
4:45 pm – 5:45 pm  Cocktail Reception
5:45 pm – 7:00 pm  Dinner
7:00 pm  Armless Archer, Gold Medal Paralympian, Matt Stutzman

Additional Programming at Convention

Select these options per attendee in the online registration form. 
IGIA Women's Network Special Event
Wednesday, Sept. 17 (Convention Day 1), 2-3 PM
Hyatt Regency Hotel & Conference Center
​Member Cost: $50

Eileen Gannon, founder and owner of Sunday Night Foods
After 35 years of working in corporate America, Eileen Gannon launched Sunday Night Foods at the age of 55. She could have easily retired because retiring at 55 had been her goal since high school. But when she finally reached that age, her goal had changed. It wasn’t to retire from working; it was to retire from working for someone else. Eileen was finally brave enough – and experienced enough – to launch a passion project in specialty food that had been at the back of her mind for decades. As the youngest of 14 children on an Iowa farm, she learned to bake out of necessity, but soon grew to love it. She has since won over 600 baking awards. Eileen launched her first line of premium, clean-label chocolate sauces in 2021 and has won a sofi Award from the Specialty Food Association every year since, including a Grand Finalist Award for Best New Product in 2024.

Refreshments sponsored by Gallo.
​Convention Golf Tournament @ Finkbine
Thursday, Sept. 18 (Convention Day 2)
11 AM - 4 PM
Finkbine Golf Course, 1380 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246
​Member Cost: $179
Explore Coralville Tour
Thursday, Sept. 18 (Convention Day 2)
11 AM - 3:30 PM
​Member Cost: $90
​Midday option for non-golfers!
11:00 p.m.         Travel to lunch
11:05 p.m.         Lunch
12:15 p.m.         University of Iowa Athletics Hall of                                    Fame Museum
2:00 p.m.          Distillery Tour + Sampling at Cedar                                     Ridge Distillery
3:30 p.m.          Return to Hyatt Regency

Convention Speakers

Eddie Slowikowski is a former world-class runner and Gold Medalist with Team USA who broke the coveted 4-minute mile barrier with an impressive 3:58. A 3-time NCAA All-American and national cross-country champion from Loyola University Chicago, Eddie transitioned from elite athlete to successful speaker, consultant and author. With decades of experience inspiring audiences nationwide, he delivers a high-energy message and interactive style that bring his signature "Four Minute Formula" to life—empowering people from all walks of life to unlock their peak performance.
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Widely recognized as an Inspired Performance Expert, Eddie has delivered impactful, customized keynotes to Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, law enforcement, healthcare leaders, educators, and more. Whether sharing his powerful story or energizing teams, Eddie’s dynamic presence leaves every audience inspired, motivated, and ready to perform at their best.
Matt Stutzman — "The Armless Archer"
​Inexplicably born without arms in December of 1982, Matt was adopted in 1984 by Leon and Jean Stutzman, a remarkably patient, compassionate, and strong-willed couple. The Stutzmans guided Matt through a youth of seemingly insurmountable obstacles of everyday living largely taken for granted in an able-bodied world. Their philosophy was simple: Matt was permitted to try almost anything… if he could do it on his own.

Today, remarkably, Matt lives without any prosthetics in a completely unadapted world. His home, car, and life are void of modifications, having found a way to do virtually everything with his feet—including eating, grooming, writing, playing guitar, car maintenance, and extraordinary abilities with a bow and arrow.
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Matt learned to use a bow and arrow to join his father while hunting. Eventually, it became his passion and evolved into his dream to become the world’s best archer. Though many may argue otherwise, Matt considers his physical challenges advantageous to archery. His style of shooting with his leg provides great stability, and a lifetime of patience and tenacity are deeply ingrained characteristics that serve any athlete well.

Book your stay for the 2025 Convention in Coralville!

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel and Conference Center
  • $143 includes parking
  • Online Booking Link: Click Here
  • Or, call to make reservations: (319) 688-4000 and mention Iowa Grocery Industry Association
  • Reservations must be received by Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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Convention Attire

​The convention dress code is business casual or resort casual, so feel free to be comfortable in khaki pants, slacks, short-sleeved polo shirts and long-sleeved shirts (no ties or jackets needed).
We recommend dressing in layers or bringing along a light sweater as temperatures will vary in meeting rooms. We also suggest you wear your golf attire to Thursday morning’s activities, so it’s an easy transition to the afternoon Convention Golf Tournament.

THANK YOU to our 2025 Convention Sponsors!

Become a Convention Sponsor

​Convention sponsorships are a great way to shine a light on your company, products and services. Receive extra visibility and exposure to all the right industry leaders for a small investment that could bring many big returns.

​All Convention Sponsorships Receive the Following:
    • Sponsor Recognition with Company Logo on IGIA Convention Webpage
    • Sponsor Recognition with Company Logo on All Convention Marketing/Communication Materials
    • Sponsor Recognition with Company Logo in Convention Booklet
    • Sponsor Recognition with Company Logo on Convention Signage
    • Sponsor Acknowledgement during Convention Announcements

Contact Annie Lallier with questions about opportunities.
Available Sponsorships Details
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