NGA Webcast: The Impact of Independent Grocers on Economy

The National Grocers Association (NGA) and John Dunham and Associates are hosting a webcast tomorrow, April 23 at 11 a.m. EST to present the results of research on how independent grocers impact America through job creation, taxes paid, wages paid and sales figures.

The webinar will also provide a first look at NGA's new economic impact website, which will allow users to drill down by state and congressional district.

Speakers will include:

• Peter J. Larkin, President & CEO, National Grocers Association
• Joseph Sheridan, President & COO, Wakefern Food Corporation, Chairman of NGA
• John Dunham, President, John Dunham & Associates
• To view the webinar, click here and then dial (800) 786-1922, access code 4224828#.

The full report will be available at www.GrocersImpactAmerica.com beginning April 23.

The NGA Economic Impact Study was sponsored by Mondelez International, the NGA Grocers Research & Education Foundation (GREF), The Shelby Report and Nielsen.

The NGA is the national trade association representing the retail and wholesale grocers that comprise the independent sector of the food distribution industry.