Convention 2021

CONVENTION ISSUE 2021
Inside this Issue
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Paying Tribute to IGIA’s Ribbon Sponsors............................................................... 4–5
Chairman’s Message...................................................................................................... 6
IGIA Board of Directors.................................................................................................. 7
President’s Message....................................................................................................... 8
Meet the Team................................................................................................................ 9
Online Grocery Sales Up 43%............................................................................... 10–11
Federal Legislative Outlook................................................................................... 16–17
Your Hometown Grocer: Story City Kwik Star.....................................................20–24
IGIA Get Connected Convention 2021 Preview..................................................26–35
Convention Schedule...................................................................................... 26–27
Wednesday Morning: Golf & Non-Golf Events.............................................28–29
Wednesday Afternoon: Registration/Check-in, VIP & Kickoff Events........30–31
Thursday: Speaker Lineup.............................................................................. 32–33
Convention Need to Know.................................................................................... 34
Convention Registration Form............................................................................. 35
IGIA Leadership Institute: Gearing up for 2021..................................................38–39
Your 2021 Build with Bags Grant Winners..........................................................42–43
Iowa Best Bagger Is Back!...................................................................................... 48–49
IGIA Fall Golf Classic Returning to Legacy in 2021.................................................... 50
IGIA Member Renewals............................................................................................... 52
Welcome, New IGIA Members.................................................................................... 53
Consumers Want More from Food Brands............................................................... 53
Supplier Member Directory.................................................................................. 54–55
About this Issue
The IGIA “Get Connected” Convention is all about making connections with
the individuals, companies and resources to drive your business.
After a year impacted by COVID, IGIA staff members are eager to
get “Together Again” and have been busy planning an exciting and
worthwhile convention experience. This issue of the Iowa Grocer magazine
provides a sneak peek at what’s to come during Get Connected
Convention 2021.
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