As part of CIOMA's ongoing commitment to strengthening the experience of our members, we are pleased to announce that we will now be offering monthly webinars on topics of interest to you for free as part of your membership.

Are you looking for innovative ideas to increase business productivity? Are you up-to-date on the most recent petroleum and convenience trends? Do you know which new regulations will affect your business the most?

Registration is now open for the Pacific Oil Conference, September 8-10, JW Marriott LA Live, Los Angeles, CA. Register before August 18th and save big on your registration fees.

Experts question slower transaction time and supply chain issues for EMV cards.

Pacific Ethanol, Inc. (PEIX), the leading producer and marketer of low-carbon renewable fuels in the Western United States, announced it acquired the final 4% ownership interest in PE Op Co., the sole owner of the Pacific Ethanol plants, bringing the company's total ownership interest in PE Op Co. to 100%.

CIOMA members are reminded that fuel tax rates will adjust July 1, 2015. This is part of the complicated "fuel tax swap" enacted several years ago by the Legislature.

On September 10, 2014, Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law the "Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014." This law will require California employers to grant employees, including some part-time and temporary employees, at least three paid sick days each year.

Mike is the President of Downs Energy based in Corona. The company operates five CFN and Pacific Pride cardlocks and two bulk plants in the Inland Empire.