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title: "⏱The IGA Minute: Your Top 5 Most-Read Stories of 2022"
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The top 5 stories you read this year; new Fresh Vine Wine Marketing & Merchandising courses from the IGA Coca-Cola Institute

| View in browser December 30, 2022 TOP 5 STORIES OF 2022 As 2022 comes to a close, we're sharing the stories you read the most. What did they have in common? Shining stars. Whether you read who claimed the USA Retailer of the Year title, fondly remembered a beloved employee, or learned how retailers overcame natural disasters to help their towns, Independent Grocers Alliance members celebrated and looked out for each other in 2022.  2023 IGA USA Retailers Of The Year Announced   Nine retailers were nominated by their wholesalers and will be recognized at the 2023 Awards of Excellence Ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 27. A Tribute To Ricky St. John   IGA lost a true friend when Ricky St. John, an IGA area director who brought laughter and joy to all he encountered, passed away in June. Retailers and colleagues shared stories about Ricky's life. Kentucky Floods Swallow Isom IGA   After six feet of flood water swept through Isom IGA in historic flooding, Owner Gwen Christon focused on helping her devastated community as she determined if the store could be rebuilt.  Why Grocery Is A Prime Target For Cyber Attacks   The risk of cyber attacks reached a critical level in 2022. Learn why independent grocers are at an increased risk of an attack, hear from victims, and learn how to reduce your risk. Are You Eligible For The Employee Retention Credit?   Independent retailers can recoup some pandemic-related costs thanks to the Employee Retention Credit, which rewards businesses that kept employees on payroll during the pandemic.  RED OVAL ROUNDUP Wine Marketing & Merchandising Courses   Join Fresh Vine Wines Winemaker Jamey Whetstone and IGA CEO John Ross as they dive into the better-for-you wine category from Whetstone Wine Cellars in Napa Valley, California.   These courses are perfect for retailers, store managers, and associates interested in wine. Take one or complete the series! The IGA Minute is a weekly newsletter delivering the IGA news you need. For questions or story ideas, email Ashley Page. For advertising inquiries, contact Jessica Vician.  IGA Inc., 8745 West Higgins Road, STE 350, Chicago, IL 60631, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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