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Join us May 28-29 in Philadelphia for our 2019 Annual Conference

Hosted at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Directions
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The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association will host its 2019 Annual Conference at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from May 28-29. This is a great opportunity to network and learn through valuable educational sessions on topics related to business and the food industry.

For your convenience, a room block is being established at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, which is connected to the Convention Center. Click here to book a room under the reduced rate by May 6.

Conference Agenda

Tuesday, May 28

Noon to 1:45 p.m. Board Meeting (Board Members Only)

2 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Annual Meeting

2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Session 1
Topic: The Increasing Influence of Digital on Shoppers' Decision Making
Presenter: Brian Gruseke, Valassis Digital

3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Session 2
Topic: A how-to Advocacy Guide focused on Federal Advocacy and the Importance of Comments for the FDA
Presenter: Jim Pulsifer/Jim Duke, Altria

6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cocktail Reception

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner
Presentation of Advocate of the Year Award to PFMA Board Chairman Jeff Brown
Keynote Speaker:
Steve Forzato, Deputy Chief of Statewide Drug Initiatives for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General


Wednesday, May 29


8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Breakfast

9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Session 3
Topic: Results of the National Grocers Association's Annual Survey of Independent Retailers, a Survey Conducted by FMS Solutions.
Presenter: Tim Parks, FMS Solutions

10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sessions 4 & 5 (concurrent)

Topic: Current State of Affairs and a Few Guesses for the Future of the Alcohol Sales in Pennsylvania Grocery and Convenience Stores
Presenter: R.J. O'Hara, Esquire, Flaherty & O'Hara

Topic: National and Local Healthcare Benefit Trends and Practices
Presenter: Robert Glus, Conrad Siegel

We sincerely hope you take advantage of this great opportunity and join us at our 2019 Annual Conference!  



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