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title: "IGA CEO John Ross: How Food Impacted the Presidential Election"
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Plus, turn old tech into new revenue; Customer Service De-escalation and Workplace Violence Prevention courses; Cybersecurity survey

| View in browser November 7, 2024 FROM THE DESK OF How Food Impacted the Presidential Election   With food serving as the biggest example of voters' dissatisfaction in the economy, we in the grocery industry have to take a hard look at this message, IGA CEO John Ross says. In this column, Ross breaks down why food prices remain high, and what independent grocers have done about it. RED OVAL ROUNDUP Turn Old Tech Into New Revenue with Cobra Tech Solutions   If you have old IT assets piling up in a back room, Cobra Tech Solutions can help you retire old technology safely and efficiently. Get the details on this new Red Oval Partner's services and competitive pricing. INSTITUTE INSIGHTS Featured Course: Customer Service – De-escalation   The newest course at the IGA Coca-Cola Institute offers examples and real-life scenarios for associates to learn de-escalation strategies and put them into practice, which improves safety and customer service. Featured Course: Workplace Violence Prevention – Supervisors   Prevent workplace violence with the Retail Learning Institute's new course for supervisors, offering strategies and emergency response plans to ensure a safe work environment. SURVEY What kind of cyber security protection does your store have?   We're curious: what does your store do to protect against cyber security threats? Click the button below to take our brief survey, even if you have no protection in place. WEBINAR Webinar: Meeting True Demand for Cage-Free Eggs   Join the American Egg Board on November 13, 2024 to dive into the latest developments in cage-free production, addressing how far the industry has come and what challenges remain.  IGA IN THE NEWS Potsdam IGA raises almost $2,000 for rescue squad Rock Cave IGA celebrates 35 years of serving southern Upshur County and beyond Lexington County woman helped locals after Helene with 100 spaghetti dishes Tryon’s dependable IGA serves shoppers in days after Helene The IGA Minute is a weekly newsletter delivering the IGA news you need. For questions, story ideas, or advertising inquiries, email Jessica Vician.  IGA Inc., 8745 W. Higgins Rd. Ste. 210, Chicago, IL 60631 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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