Description

You’re invited to join NGIA along with the Nebraska Cooperative Development Center (NCDC) in Kearney on August 24th for our inaugural “Grocery Industry Summit.” This free summit is designed to be an opportunity for grocers, wholesalers, vendors, policymakers, and others to learn about, discuss, and address the many challenges facing the industry today.

Agenda 

9:30AM   – Registration, Coffee/Cookies Networking

10:00AM – Welcome, opening remarks

10:15AM – Summary of NGIA Statewide Grocery Industry Study 

10:45AM – Panel: Transition planning for rural grocery stores: Options for Owners, Communities 

12:00PM – Lunch, a word from sponsors 

12:15PM – Overview of state and federal legislative and regulatory challenges, opportunities 

1:00PM   – Panel: Funding availability for rural investment, store upgrades/modifications 

2:00PM   – Target adjournment