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There is still time to register for this very special event! #education #leadership #partnering #shineon Subriana Pierce Lori Brown, MS Thomas Huls Marla McIntosh Joe Perez, MBA Mark Olejnik Levi Curtis-Switzer Priyanka Vijay Roger Haddy Courtney Adams Christine Lewis Elizabeth Alvarez-SellMonica Abarca Michael Ajemian David Casarez

Thank you Visa for being our Host and Event Sponsor for our 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Event. Join us at Visa's beautiful Foster City, CA headquarters on October 17th to hear from our keynote speaker Jonathan Mayes and our amazing group of panelists Alicia Simmons, Chris Hooks, Karl Schroeder and Sherene Jagla. Link to register: https://lnkd.in/gaaQuHk4 NextUp The Illuminators

Our officer team is working hard this weekend planning with the WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF FOOD CHAINS INC Board to bring you the best 2025 Convention yet! You won’t want to miss the 2025 convention as we return to the JW Marriot in beautiful Palm Desert! Shine On #education #leadership #partnering Subriana Pierce Lori Brown, MS Thomas Huls Marla McIntosh Patrick Posey Dana Hendry Andrea Dimond Greg Siegel Mark Olejnik Joe Perez, MBA Christine Lewis Courtney Adams Elizabeth Alvarez-Sell

The Emerging Brands Pitch Contest at the California Grocers Association Strategic Conference 2024 was a great success! Rebecca Calvin, Stater Bros. Markets served as emcee alongside Dave Dimond, Milton's Baking Company, LLC. Pitch Contest Judges – Steve Howard, Bristol Farms, Rich Gillmore, MS-FIL, Gelson's Markets, Nicole Wilson, Safeway NorCal, Mark Kalkbrenner, Costco Wholesale, Scott Romano, Sprouts Farmers Market? ? 1st Place and winner of Peoples' Choice Awards: Myles Comfort Foods?- Received Golden ticket from:?Albertsons Companies Nor Cal Division, Gelson's Markets, Bristol Farms, UNFI, and Susanville IGA 2nd Place: Top Fox Snacks - Received golden ticket from Stater Bros, Bristol Farms, and Gelson's Markets 3rd?place: Fresh Fizz Sodas - Received golden ticket from Albertsons Nor Cal, Gelson's Markets, Sprouts, United Markets, Good Harvest Market Juliet & Romeo Wines?– Received a golden ticket from Costco Wholesale Subriana Pierce Lori Brown, MS Thomas Huls Marla McIntosh Greg Siegel Joe Perez, MBA Mark Olejnik Chlorophyll Water In Good Taste Wines Courtney Adams Christine Lewis Elizabeth Alvarez-Sell

California Grocers Association 2024 Strategic Conference that’s a wrap! Our 95th Headlite Subriana Pierce and Allen Pierce would like to express their thanks to those who attended as well as our partners at the CGA Ron Fong Lynn Melillo Bristol Farms ! We look forward to seeing everyone at the new venue in 2025 The Westin Rancho Mirage ! #education #leadership #partnering #shineon Lori Brown, MS Thomas Huls Marla McIntosh Beth Wright Doug Scholz Greg Siegel Joe Perez, MBA Mark Olejnik Monica Abarca Michael Ajemian Courtney Adams Christine Lewis Elizabeth Alvarez-Sell

Volunteering at CGAs luncheon The Illuminators Social Sampling Bimbo Bakeries USA Karl Konrad Christi Merritt #theilluminators #cga #californiagrocers #foodindustry #socialsampling

The membership meeting has come to order! We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Illuminators. Thank you Ron Fong CEO California Grocers Association for joining us this morning to celebrate the newest CGA chair. Congratulations incoming California Grocers Association chair Steve Dietz . We look forward to working with you as you take on your new role with CGA! We would like to celebrate the winner of the California Grocers Association Strategic Confernce registration for 2025 ?? Shannon Argyros, Positive Beverage ?? New Illuminators signing up for membership at CGA were entered to win a free registration to next years conference at The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa Thank you to all our Illuminator members for waking up early to attend our 6:30am breakfast. We appreciate all you do to serve our organization. Congratulations to Team Green Lori Brown and Steve Dietz and their Hilite partners Kimberley Yates Eric Slabaugh Brendan McAbee Taylor Nakken Elizabeth Alvarez-Sell for coming in first place in the tips for education challenge! Overall the 4 teams raised over $10,000 for the Illuminators Education Foundation! Thank to all those who supported the teams! Shine on! #education #leadership #partnership #shineon Subriana Pierce Lori Brown, MS Thomas Huls Marla McIntosh Joe Perez, MBA Mark Olejnik Greg Siegel Dave Grosse Paul Kamholz Jim Van Gorkom Christine Lewis Courtney Adams Elizabeth Alvarez-Sell

California Grocers Association Strategic Conference 2024 is in full swing. Last night's Opening Ceremony was a ton of fun! Subriana Pierce Lori Brown, MS Thomas Huls Marla McIntosh Greg Siegel Joe Perez, MBA Mark Olejnik Christine Lewis Courtney Adams Elizabeth Alvarez-Sell #shineone #cgasc2024

The Illuminators Welcome Reception at the California Grocers Association Strategic Conference was a hit! Shout out to our "Barlites" (first year Hilites) for their service with a smile! Subriana Pierce Lori Brown, MS Thomas Huls Marla McIntosh Greg Siegel Joe Perez, MBA Mark Olejnik Amanda C. Hayter Michael Rhee Chris Herpich Loren Llena Robert Jake Johannes Christine Lewis Courtney Adams Elizabeth Alvarez-Sell #shineone #cgasc2024

? Epic start to California Grocers Association Strategic Conference 2024! ? Check out these pics from the golf tournament. Congrats to Lori Brown, MS, Elizabeth Alvarez-Sell, HeeSook Alden, MS, Lynn Melillo for winning best dressed! ?? Don't forget that our Onsite Silent Auction and Online Auction both support our scholarships. Game tickets, Park City Ski Getaway, Huntington Harbor Duffy Boat Cruise and so much more! https://lnkd.in/gQsbnBm Subriana Pierce Lori Brown, MS Thomas Huls Marla McIntosh Greg Siegel Joe Perez, MBA Mark Olejnik Kyle Svete Roger Haddy Jessica Gagel Maria Nickless Christine Lewis Courtney Adams Elizabeth Alvarez-Sell