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CONTACT WGA

Brandon Scholz
President and CEO

Michelle Kussow
Vice President Government Affairs
and Communications

Cheryl Lytle
Events Director

Sarah Decorah
Operations Director

John Leemkuil
Membership Services
Representative

PHONE (608) 244-7150
OR (888) 342-5942
FAX (608) 244-9030

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USEFUL LINKS
COMMUNICATIONS

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Other WGA Publications include:
Buyers Guide

Buyers' Guide
The WGA Buyers Guide is a resource that gathers contact information for WGA members, endorsed services, agencies, and more.

Media Card
2010 Features and Advertising
Include your advertisement in the next issue of Wisconsin Grocer. For information on upcoming features and advertising email Cheryl at cheryl@wisconsingrocers.com..

score

2009 Score
Score is the newsletter summarizing the WGA Golf Outing, a fundraiser for the WGA Education and Scholarship Foundation.


East Troy
Frank and Stephanie Lueptow purchased the East Troy Sentry store and converted it to Frank’s County Market this spring. Frank and Stephanie are very excited about this new opportunity.

Wisconsin Grocer Magazine

The Wisconsin Grocer magazine is published five times a year, speaking directly to our membership with grocery-industry topics.

Include your advertisement in the next issue of Wisconsin Grocer. Click here for more information on upcoming features and advertising opportunities.

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WISCONSIN GROCER Expo 2010: Download PDF part 1 approx 8 meg, part 2 approx 5 megs

Part 1

From the Chairman
It’s Time to Get Involved |
From the President
Meat on the Bones |
Why We Love the Expo | Expo Highlights You Won’t Want to
Miss | Alice in Dairyland
Wisconsin Farmers Offer
“Free Groceries for a Year” |

WGA 2010 Excellence In
Operations
Bonnell Family,
Dave’s County Market, Merrill
Steve Heise, T.A. Solberg, Rhinelander
Doug Niemuth, Thorp Supervalu
Lee Mylener, Lee’s Family Foods, Peshtigo
WGA 2010 Grocer of the Year
Award
| Lee Guenther,
T.A. Solberg

Part 2

WGA 2010 Community
Service Awards

Jeff Greenheck, Metcalfe Markets
Mark Stinebrink, Stinebrink’s Piggly Wiggly
John & Rick VandenWymelenberg, Dick’s Family Foods

WGA 2010 Vendor of the Year Awards
Phillip Brooks, H. Brooks Company
Rich Wise, Valley Bakers Association | WGA Staff & Board | WGA Anti-trust Statement | Around the State

WISCONSIN GROCER Summer 2010: Download PDF approx 3 megs

From the President
What Does Summer Mean? | Legislative Update:
2010 Election Guide and Legislative Report Card |
Recent Legislative Issues | The Beverage Industry Gets High Marks for Being Good Global Citizens | Your Business:
A Disadvantage Without a “Green” Insurance Endorsement |
Alice in Dairyland: An Incredible Year | Around the State | Industry Q&A: Liquor Donations

WISCONSIN GROCER Spring 2010: Download PDF approx 4 megs
From the President | Legislative Update Grocers Take on Madison:
2010 Grocers in the Capitol Day
| Coupon Usage After the
Great Depression | Smart Steps to Buying and Selling Local Food
| Alice in Dairyland | Industry Q&A
Tax on Coupons | Around the State
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WISCONSIN GROCER Year End Review 2009: Download PDF approx 4 megs
From the Chairman | From the President | Legislative Update | Communications | Events | Operations | Around the State
WISCONSIN GROCER Fall Issue 2009: Download PDF approx 7 megs
From the President: Hurricane Season | Legislative Update What to Expect | Around the State |WGA 2009 Innovation Expo Gallery |Building Better Look-at-me Bakeries | Something Special in a Store Near You | WGA Board Gets a Taste
of Wisconsin Specialty Cheese | Member Profile The Balistreri History | Go Green with Fresh Rescue
WISCONSIN GROCER Expo Issue 2009: Download 2 PDFs approx 9 megs each

Section 1, pp 1-30

From the Chairman | DESTINATION MILWAUKEE
Harvest the Power of New Ideas at
WGA’s 2009 Innovation Expo | From the President | Live Free or Die | Legislative Update
2009–2010 Wisconsin State Budget: What Does this Mean for the Grocery Industry? | Let the Good Times Roll | It’s All Happening at the WGA Innovation Expo 2009
| Alice in Dairyland | WGA 2009 Excellence In Operations | WGA 2009 Grocer of the Year Award

Section 2, pp 31-60

WGA 2009 Community Service Awards
| WGA 2009 Vendor of the Year Awards
| WGA Staff & Board | Why We Love the Expo | Around the State | Industry Q&A | What WGA Will Do for You

cover WISCONSIN GROCER Summer 2009 Download PDF approx 1.5 megs
From the President:
The Face Factor | Government Affairs: State Legislature Bills | Main Street Equity Tax | Streamline Sales and Use Tax | Waste Not: Useful Tips to Beef Up Your Recycling Programs | Director Profile: Karen Godin | Member Profile: Albrecht’s Sentry Foods | Green Grocers Winning the Energy Drain Game | Something Special from Wisconsin | Industry Q&A Smoking Ban, Alcohol Beverage Sampling, Grinding Logs, Retailers Discount| Rebuilt Grant Program | Around the State | Tenth Anniversary: Thank You, Cheryl!
Spring Wis Grocer WISCONSIN GROCER Spring 2009 Download PDF approx 1.5 megs
From the President: The Bull’s Eye | Government Affairs: Off to the Races | Industry Q&A: Foodshare Program / Tax on Liquor | WGA Golf Outing June 2, 2009 | Welcome New Board Members | Member Profile: Shafers at Gordy’s | A Capitol Day A Great Success | A Winning Combination: Buying and Selling Farm Fresh Food from Wisconsin | Specialty Dairy Makes Wisconsin America’s Dairyland | Cost-cutting with Energy | National Grocers Association Bag-Off Championship | Sales of Allergen-free Foods are on the Rise | Around the State
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WG YER 08

WISCONSIN GROCER Year End Review 2008: Download PDF approx 1.5 megs

From the Chairman | From the President | Government Affairs: Monumental Change Data Breach and Identification Theft | Communications Review | What’s in a Brand Name? Private Label | Operations Review | Lower Your Business Costs | Membership Services | New Year’s Resolution: Reduce Shrink | Events Review

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Wis Grocer Summer

WISCONSIN GROCER Summer 2008: Download PDF approx 1.5 megs

From the President: Carrying the Load | Government Affairs: Legislative Report Card | New WIC Food Choices in 2009 | Discover the Niche Market of Catering | Beer Tastings Offer Big Benefits for Grocers | Bountiful Breweries | Create Delicious Ways to Experience Wisconsin | Member Profile: Fire! at Larry’s Piggly Wiggly | Green Report: Green Activities Showcased | Around the State | Industry Q&A: Packaging Sold Products / Taxable Labels

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WG Expo Cover 08

WISCONSIN GROCER Expo Issue 2008: Download 2 PDFs approx 1.5 megs each

Section 1,
pp 1-32
Section 2,
pp 33-64

From the Chairman | From the President: All Politics is Local, and so is Buying | Legislative Update: A Lot at Stake this November | You’re Invited: To the Expo | WGA Anti-trust Statement | An Advocate to Buy Local | WGA 2008 Grocer of the Year Award: Leo and Rosemary Hansen

WGA 2008 Excellence In Operations: Mike Geidel, Glenn Palmquist, Nate Pederson, Dennis & Karen Wautlet | WGA 2008 Vendor Award: David Hervey | WGA 2008 Community
Service Awards: David Hegenbarth, and Sherry, Dale, and Greg Hanke | Around the State |WGA Staff & Board | What WGA Will Do for You
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Wisconsin Grocer Fall 08

WISCONSIN GROCER Fall 2008: Download PDF approx 1.5 meg

From the President: Grocery 101 | Legislative Update: Election Review | Innovation Expo Review | Staff Profile | The Power of Associations | Around the State| Keeping the Economy Moving | Buy Local | Reap the Benefits of Gift Cards | 2008 Grocer of the Year Award: Rosemary and Leo Hansen

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Wis Grocer Spring 08

WISCONSIN GROCER Spring 2008: Download PDF approx 1.5 meg

Member Profile: Dick Rienhart | Green Tier Program | Lobby Day in Madison: Health Care Forum | The Newest, the Most Cost Efficient, Great, Green Grocery Ideas | Hook Up with these Innovative Going Green Programs | Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Initiative | HR Tip: Maternity Leave | Around the State: Pierce's

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