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Volume 24 Missouri Grocers Association TOP LINE REPORT Issue 1 January/February 2020 Board of Directors State Director Dan Shaul Chairman Chuck Murfin, III Murfin’s Markets Ozark, MO President Gerry Kettler Niemann Foods Quincy, IL Vice President GROCERS DAY Bob Snyder, III Snyder Foods St. Louis, MO Treasurer Joe Polizzi Town and Country Salem, MO David Carlton RPCS, Inc. Springfield, MO AT THE Jim Hamblin Town & Country Supermarkets Fredericktown, MO Leah Hamilton Missouri Lottery Jefferson City, MO Mary Beth Hart Hy-Vee West Des Moines, IA Jim Hickman CAPITOL Hickman’s IGA Mexico, MO Dan Kramer SHAZAM Johnston, IA Registration Form on Page 5 Charlie Lynn Associated Wholesale Grocers Springfield, MO Jon McCormick Retail Grocers Association of Greater KC Shawnee Mission, KS Cindy McMillian Ozark Empire Grocers Association Springfield, MO Kevin McVeigh Mac’s Super Saver Kahoka, MO Rich Morris Supervalu Champaign, IL Ed Mullins Prairie Farms Dairy Edwardsville, IL Jed Penney Schnucks St. Louis, MO John Porter Porter’s Supermarket Crane, MO. Rick Prenger Prenger Foods Marceline, MO A publication of the Missouri Grocers Association dedicated to providing information on legislative and regulatory issues within the state that directly affect the interests of the Missouri food industry. Missouri Grocers Association • 315 North Ken Avenue • Springfield, Missouri 65802 • 417-831-6667 • ISN 1522-0990 J. Max Van Hoose Harps Food Stores Springdale, AR Mike Willis Dierbergs Markets Chesterfield, MO Don Woods Woods Supermarket Bolivar, MO Permit No. 293 No. Permit Springfield, MO Springfield, PAID U.S. POSTAGE U.S. PRSRT STD PRSRT BE A SURVIVOR Not all independent grocers are going out of business. Independent grocers can still compete and win! Not as profitable as you once were? Independent grocers are in a fight for their lives. Don’t be the next grocer forced to shut their doors. Continuing to operate in the same manner and hoping for different results will not be a winning long-term strategy. The future remains bright for those who embrace the change necessary to survive and prosper. While transitioning wholesalers may require some extra effort and a change to the status quo, isn’t it worth it to make the call sooner rather than later to learn how Associated Wholesale Grocers can provide you a lower cost of goods and a real chance to compete in the marketplace today and in the future? For a lower cost of goods Keith Knight 615-290-6093 PLEASE CONTACT: Dave McKelvey 713-876-6240 Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc., 5000 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106 is excited to kick off this new decade with the start of our new initiative, FOCUS 2020. As regulations from the state and federal level become increasingly burdensome, it can be complicated to keep up to date on every potential regulation while also tending to the daily duties and operations of your businesses. That is where having a strong, trusted partner can come in handy. The Missouri Grocers Association has been proud to be that partner for the grocery industry since our beginning in 1907 and remains committed to our members to this day. FOCUS 2020 expands upon our commitment to our members. As we continue to grow our re- lationships and knowledge of issues, allowing The Missouri Grocers Association to continue to be the trusted expert in the grocery and business industries amongst state and federal legislators, we continue to reach new heights for the industry as a whole. s the holidays come to an end and we reflect back on the The Missouri Grocers Association A time we enjoyed with our will continue to FOCUS on the friends and family, we begin a new year. legislation ...and FOCUS our time A new year is generally associated with new beginnings and New Year’s resolutions. and efforts on advocating on Did you know that 45% of those who set behalf of our members, allowing resolutions pledge to eat healthier and ex- you to FOCUS your attention and ercise? Studies have shown that only 25% stay time on your businesses... committed to their goals after only 30 days, and according to a study conducted by the University of Scranton, just about 8% achieve their New The Missouri Grocers Association will continue to FOCUS on Year’s goals. But we won’t discuss that. the legislation that we believe to either be helpful or harmful to the industry and FOCUS our time and efforts on advocating on behalf of our members, allowing you to FOCUS your attention and time on your businesses, the day-to-day operations, and ultimately the communities and customers you serve. As the year continues, The Missouri Grocers Association is So we begin a new year. Even bigger excited to expand upon FOCUS 2020 and introduce new vi- than that, we start a new decade. How sions through our upcoming events. Our vision at The Missouri fitting is it that the year 2020 is the start Grocers Association couldn’t be clearer. Thank you for your of a new decade, the year of perfect vision, continued support as we FOCUS on the upcoming year and the 20/20 vision. The Missouri Grocers Association future for years to come. January/February | 3 Risk Management: Prevention Could Mean Profits Establishing and promoting a culture of risk management can have a silent, but significant, impact at your business. Prioritizing safety and judgment can help protect your people and your profits. Emphasis on workplace safety and loss prevention — from senior management to front line employees — helps businesses run more efficiently and avoid errors that could dent or break the bottom line. Every injury, every lawsuit, every poor hire, every missed opportunity to plan can pull money out of your pocket. Insurance helps pay for the direct costs of a loss, such as property damage, medical bills, and legal expenses. 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