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CIOMA's Upcoming Calendar of Events
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The California Energy Commission (Energy Commissioner) is presenting a web-based reporting portal for the CEC-A15 California Retail Fuel Outlet Annual Report at an upcoming workshop in Sacramento.
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LAS VEGAS — "Test your limits. Test the unknown. And work together to get better," Jack Kofdarali, president of Corona, California-based J&T Management Inc., told NACS Show attendees after accepting the gavel as the 2015-16 NACS Chairman of the Board during the 2015 NACS Show Closing General Session. Kofdarali urged attendees to reach outside their comfort zones, whether testing new ideas or new products found at the NACS Show, seeking out advice to address business challenges or even reaching out to contact one’s elected leaders for the first time. Kofdarali spoke about his family’s journey from the war-torn streets of Beirut to opening their first convenience store in the United States, and the courage that it took his parents to leave everything behind. He said that the convenience store industry is full of similar stories of risk, whether in moving to new countries, starting a new business or expanding operations and trying new ideas. "It’s about reaching outside of your comfort zone and striving to get better, to be better," said Kofdarali. Kofdarali urged attendees to be engaged in advocacy efforts, and shared his experience on how simple it can be to become involved for the first time. "I still remember the first time I walked into the U.S. Capitol building as part of NACS Day on Capitol Hill. As an immigrant, it truly gave me chills walking through the halls of Congress. I had no idea that our elected leaders were that accessible and that NACS makes the process so easy." Not only does NACS help bring its members to Congress, it also brings Congress to members via the NACS In Store program in which elected leaders visit stores to learn about the convenience store industry and interact with customers. Kofdarali hosted two of the 30 NACS In Store events held in 2015, one with Rep. Mimi Walters (R-CA) and one with Linda Sanchez (D-CA). "This is turning out to be one of the most successful programs at NACS. Members of Congress get it. They both took away ‘a-ha’ moments," said Kofdarali. "I’m very sure they will remember what they took back from their visits when there is a vote that affects our industry. We’re no longer simply a number or just an issue they’re simply voting on. We have become a person in their district — and a business that is part of the community. Now thatmakes a difference." "Get to know what NACS can offer you both here (at the NACS Show) and the rest of the year. You will fit in. And you will become better. Trust me, I know from experience," urged Kofdarali. The NACS Show is ranked as one of the top 40 largest trade shows in the United States. More than 20,000 attendees from 60-plus countries are at the 2015 NACS Show in Las Vegas, which features four days of general sessions, more than 60 educational sessions and over 1,100 exhibiting companies in a record-setting 400,000 net-square-foot expo. For the most up-to-date news and information on the event, go to www.nacsshow.com. -###- Founded in 1961 as the National Association of Convenience Stores, NACS (nacsonline.com) is the international association for convenience and fuel retailing. The U.S. convenience store industry, with more than 152,000 stores across the country, posted $698 billion in total sales in 2014, of which $483 billion were motor fuels sales. NACS has 2,100 retail and 1,600 supplier member companies, which do business in nearly 50 countries.
Article provided by: Jeff Lenard Vice President, Strategic Industry Initiatives NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores) 1600 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 703/518-4272; jlenard@nacsonline.com |
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Recently, Mike Bailey, Bailey Oil Company, Riverton, Wyoming was
elected 2016 PMAA Chairman of the Board during PMAA’s Fall Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/cio-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=348360&issueID=39731 to view the full article online. |
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Reminder: 1095-C tax forms are due by January 31st. Time is ticking...are you prepared for the ACA reporting requirements?
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Imagine yourself standing alongside a busy road, watching the cars go by. Now pretend you have super powers and can see everything going on in each car, and you see this: A driver looks down at his phone to check GPS directions.
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It is with tremendous sadness we announce the loss of the adventure-spirited Carl Stanton Boyett, 70, who died in Modesto, California on November 8, 2015.
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Serving on CIOMA’s various committees and board of directors are excellent opportunities for leadership in the industry and the Association. Committee and board service can be rewarding both professionally and personally.
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Atakan & Ibo, LLC Phone: (650) 430-3256 Contact: Ali Yaldiz
Happy Day, Inc. Phone: (310) 748-7348 Contact: Ravi Grewal
Santa Fe Petroleum Phone: (619) 244-7595 Contact: Christopher Salem
Nick Barbieri Trucking, LLC Phone: (707) 463-3100 Contact: Nick Barbieri
Nick Barbieri Trucking, LLC is a third generation family owned business, offering fuel transportation services. The company provides gas diesel, kerosene, aviation fuel, racing fuel and propane transportation services. They are based in Ukiah, California. Keeping your business moving from Chevron Lubricants, to bulk Gas, Diesel, Kerosene, Aviation Fuels, Racing Fuels and Propane.
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