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title: Store Visits Help Washington Understand Main Street Community Grocers’ Needs
description: Independent grocery is gaining the attention of key lawmakers. National Grocers Association President Greg Ferrara explains what's working and why.
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# [Store Visits Help Washington Understand Main Street Community Grocers’ Needs](https://www.iga.com/insights/store-visits-help-washington-understand-main-street-community-grocers-needs)

 Written by [Greg Ferrara](https://www.iga.com/insights/author/greg-ferrara) | Oct 25, 2022 9:07:31 PM

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