April

13-14: The H.T. Hackney Co., Trade Show, Myrtle Beach, SC
Contact: The H.T. Hackney Co., P.O. Box 238, Knoxville, TN 37901; (856) 546-1291; tradeshow@hthackney.com

15-17: Coastal Wholesale Grocery, Spring-Summer Buying Show, Greenville, NC
Contact: Elizabeth Edwards, Coastal Wholesale Grocery, P.O. Box 1375, Kinston, NC 28503; (252) 523-0101; fax (252) 523-7333; elizabeth@coastalwholesale.com; www.coastalwholesale.com  Cancelled; acquired by Southco Distributing; O.O.B. as of March 31,2013

16: Church Point Wholesale, Food Show, Lafayette, LA
Contact: James Vidrine, Church Point Wholesale, 9654 Church Point Hwy., Church Point, LA 70525; (337) 684-5411; (337) 684-2065; jvidrine@churchpt.com

16-18: Ohio Petroleum Marketers & C-store Association (OPMCA) with IPCA, KPMA & IPMA, Midwest Petroleum & Convenience Trade Show (M-PACT), Indianapolis, IN
Contact: Jennifer B. Rhoads, OPMCA, 17 S. High St., Ste. 810, Columbus, OH 43215; (614) 947-8646; fax (614) 947-8648; jrhoads@opmca.org

17-18: Atlantic Dominion Distributors, Trade Show, Virginia Beach, VA
Contact: Kevin K. Barney, Atlantic Dominion Distributors, 5400 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462; (757) 497-1001; fax (757) 499-0984; kevin.barney@atlanticdominion.com

18: Cooper-Booth Wholesale Co., Trade Show, Lancaster, PA
Contact: Eric Rittenhouse, Cooper-Booth Wholesale Co., 200 Lincoln West Dr., Mountville, PA 17554; (717) 285-8000; fax (717) 285-8008; eric.rittenhouse@cooperbooth.com

18: McCarty-Hull Inc., Expo, Amarillo, TX
Contact: Terry Cato, McCarty-Hull Inc. P.O. Box 30127, Amarillo, TX 79120; (806) 383-8383; fax (806) 383-9383; terrycato@mccarty-hull.com

23-24: National Association of Tobacco Outlets Inc. (NATO), NATO Show, Las Vegas, NV
Contact: Greg Martin, RAM, LLC, 3459 Lawrenceville Suwanee Rd., Ste. C, Suwanee, GA 30024; (770) 932-3263; fax (770) 932-3276; info@natoshow.com

24: Grocery Supply Co. (GSC), GSC Marketplace Trade Show, Arlington, TX
Contact: Steve Shing, GSC, P.O. Box 638, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483; (903) 885-7621; sales@grocerysupply.com

24: Topicz, Trade Show, Erlanger, KY
Contact: Dan Sunderhaus, Topicz, P.O. Box 37289, 2121 Section Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45237; (513) 351-7700; fax (513) 351-9604; dans@topiczinc.com

27-28: The H.T. Hackney Co., Trade Show, Sevierville, TN
Contact: The H.T. Hackney Co., P.O. Box 238, Knoxville, TN 37901; (856) 546-1291; tradeshow@hthackney.com

27-30: National Association for Retail Marketing Services (NARMS International), Retail Merchandising & Marketing Conference, Scottsdale, AZ
Contact: NARMS International, 2095 West 6th Ave., Ste. 213, Broomfield, CO 80020; (720) 442-9011; www.narms.com

30-5/2: Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Futureconnect 2013, Orlando, FL
Contact: FMI, 2345 Crystal Dr., Ste. 800, Arlington, VA 22202; (202) 452-8444; fax (202) 429-4519; www.fmi.org

30-5/2: SIAL Canada, The North American Food Marketplace, Toronto, Canada
U.S. Contact: Eric Halsten, Imex Management Inc., 4525 Park Rd., Ste. B-103, Charlotte, NC 28209; (704) 365-0041; fax (704) 365-8426; EricH@ImexManagement.com; www.sial-group.com

May

6-10: National Association of Convenience Stores, The Tech EVENT (formerly NACStech), Dallas, TX
Contact: NACS, 1600 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 684-3600; fax (703) 836-4564; www.nacsonline.com

8-10: Illinois Association of Wholesale Distributors (IAWD), 62nd Annual Convention, St. Charles, IL
Contact: Stacia Munroe, IAWD, 601 W. Monroe, Springfield, IL 62704; (217) 525-0700 X 105; stacia@iawd.net; www.iawd.net

8-10: Texas Food & Fuel Association, Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo, Fort Worth, TX
Contact: Annette Hicks, TX Food & Fuel Assn., 401 W. 15th St., Ste. 510, Austin, TX 78701; (800) 460-8662;
fax (512) 477-4239; ahicks@txfoodandfuel.org

10: Doyles Sheehan, Trade Show, Worley, ID
Contact: Karl Dalien, P.O. Box 2530, Hayden, ID 83835, (208) 772-7512; fax (208) 772-6231; karld@doyleswholesale.com

14: Merchants Grocery Co. Inc., Annual Trade Show, Fredericksburg, VA
Contact: Elvin Smythers, Merchants Grocery Co. Inc., 800 Maddox Dr., P.O. Box 1268, Culpeper, VA 22701; (540) 727-2205; esmythers@merchants-grocery.com; www.merchants-grocery.com

14-15: West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocers Association, Golf Outing & Trade Expo, Beckley, WV
Contact: Jan Vineyard, OMEGAWV, 2006 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25311; (304) 343-5500; fax (304) 343-5810; jan@omegawv.com; www.omegawv.com

15: Franklin Supply Inc., Trade Show, Charenton, LA
Contact: Tibi Hebert, Franklin Supply Inc., 75 Lee St., Franklin, LA 70538; (337) 828-3208; fax (337) 828-3413; tibbih@franklinsupplyinc.com

15-16: AWMA Member’s Day on the Hill, Washington, DC
Contact: Anne Holloway, AWMA, 2750 Prosperity Ave., Ste. 530, Fairfax, VA 22031; (703) 208-3358 ext. 643; fax (703) 573-5738; anneh@awmanet.org; www.awmanet.org

18-20: National Restaurant Association (NRA), 94th Annual Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, Chicago, IL
Contact: NRA Convention Office, 150 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 2000, Chicago, IL 60601; (312) 853-2525; fax (312) 853-2548; www.restaurant.org

21-23: National Confectioners Association (NCA), Sweets & Snacks Expo, Chicago, IL
Contact: Libby Taylor, NCA, 1101 30th St., NW, Ste. 200, Washington, DC 20007; (202) 534-1440; fax (202) 337-0637; libby.taylor@candyusa.com; www.sweetsandsnacks.com

22-23: Kentucky Tobacco & Candy Association (KTCA), Spring Board Meeting and Golf Outing, Florence, IN
Contact: Ronald Morris, KTCA, P.O. Box 441, Peewee, KY 40056; (502) 893-0761; ktca7@insightbb.com

June

2-4: International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA), Dairy-Deli-Bake, Orlando, Florida
Contact: IDDBA, P.O. Box 5528, Madison, WI 53705-0528; (608) 310-5000; fax (608) 238-6330; iddba@iddba.org; www.iddba.org

6-10: Hawaii Food Industry Association (HFIA), HFIA Convention, Kapolei, HI
Contact: HFIA, 1050 Bishop St., Box 235, Honolulu, HI 96813; (808) 294-9968; fax (808) 791-0702; laurenzirbel@hawaiifood.org

11-14: Southern Association of Wholesale Distributors (SAWD), Southern Showcase, Savannah, GA
Contact: SAWD, 3459 Lawrenceville Suwanee Rd., Ste. C, Suwanee, GA 30024; (770) 932-5810; fax (770) 932-3276; info@the-southern.org; www.the-southern.org

18: Ohio Wholesale Marketers Association (OWMA), Golf Classic, Columbus, OH
Contact: Beth Wymer, OWMA, 88 E. Broad St., Ste. 1240, Columbus, OH 43215; (614) 224-3435; owma@att.net

18-20: CSP Information Group, Foodservice at Retail Exchange (FARE), Schaumburg, IL
Contact: FARE, 1100 Jorie Blvd., Ste. 260, Oak Brook, IL 60523; (630) 574-5075; fax (630) 574-5175; cspinquire@cspnet.com

20-22: Minnesota Wholesale Marketers Association (MWMA), 75th Anniversary Convention, Brainerd, MN
Contact: Thomas A. Briant, 15560 Boulder Pointe Rd., Minneapolis, MN 55347; (952) 974-0075; (952) 934-7442; abriant@sprynet.com

24-25: AWMA/C-Metrics Convenience Industry Outlook Forum, New Orleans, LA
Contact: Meredith Kimbrell, AWMA, 2750 Prosperity Ave., Ste. 530, Fairfax, VA 22031; (800) 482-2962 ext. 648; meredithk@awmanet.org; www.awmanet.org

23-25: Georgia Association of Convenience Stores (GACS), Annual Convention, Amelia Island, FL
Contact: Jim Tudor, GACS, 168 N. Johnston St., Ste. 209, Dallas, GA 30132; (770) 736-9723; fax (770) 736-9725; jtudor@aol.com; www.gacs.com

25-27: AWMA/DEF Harmonizing Assortment: A Holistic, Consumer-focused, Data Driven Category Management Framework, New Orleans, LA
Contact: Meredith Kimbrell, AWMA, 2750 Prosperity Ave., Ste. 530, Fairfax, VA 22031; (800) 482-2962 ext. 648; meredithk@awmanet.org; www.awmanet.org

27-30: Florida Association of Wholesale Distributors (FAWD), FAWD Annual Convention, Marco Island, FL
Contact: David A. Shepp, FAWD, 3020 S. Florida Ave., Ste. 205, Lakeland, FL 33803; (863) 688-0007; fax (863) 688-0002; dave@fawd.org

30-7/2: National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT), 59th Summer International Fancy Food & Confection Show, New York, NY
Contact: NASFT, 136 Madison Ave., 12th Fl., New York, NY 10016; (212) 482-6440; fax (212) 482-6459; www.specialtyfood.com

July

9-10: Wisconsin Association of Distributors (WAD), Annual Golf Event, Kohler, WI
Contact: Polly Reber, WAD, 120 N. Washington Sq., Ste. 110-B, Lansing, MI 48933; (517) 372-4088; fax (517) 372-4404; mdva@mdva.org

13-17: International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR), The IPCPR Annual Convention & International Trade Show, Las Vegas, NV
Contact: IPCPR, 2 Bradley Park Ct., Ste. 2-H, Columbus, GA 31904-3637; (706) 494-1143; fax (706) 494-1893, info@ipcpr.org; www.ipcpr.com

30-8/2: Grupo Gefecc, Confitexpo, Expo Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Contact: Grupo Gefecc, Av. Baja California 32-A, Col. Roma Sur, C.P. 06760; Phone +52 (55) 5564 7040; fax +52 (55) 5564 0329; info@confitexpo.com; www.confitexpo.com

August

1-3: Virginia Wholesalers & Distributors Association (VWDA) and North Carolina Wholesalers Association (NCWA), VWDA/NCWA Annual Joint Convention, Nags Head, NC
Contact: Jeff D. Smith III, The Smith Group, 4907 Augusta Ave., Richmond, VA 23230; (804) 353-2322; fax (804) 355-8986; thesmithgrp@aol.com; www.smithgroupva.com

2-4: Michigan Distributors & Vendors Association (MDVA), Annual Convention, Boyne Falls, MI
Contact: Polly Reber, MDVA, 120 N. Washington Sq., Ste. 110-B, Lansing, MI 48933; (517) 372-2323; fax (517) 372-4404; mdva@mdva.org; www.mdva.org

6-9:  National Association of Concessionaires (NAC), Convention, New Orleans, LA
Contact: NAC,180 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 2215, Chicago, IL 60601; (312) 236-3858; fax (312) 236-7809; info@naconline.org

7-9: Ohio Wholesale Marketers Association (OWMA), Kentucky Tobacco & Candy Association (KTCA), and Indiana Wholesale Distributors Association (IWDA), Tri-state Convention, Columbus, OH
Contact: Beth Wymer, OWMA, 88 E. Broad St., Ste. 1240, Columbus, OH 43215; (614) 224-3435; owma@att.net

10-13: National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), Total Store Expo, Las Vegas, NV
Contact: NACDS, 413 N. Lee St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 549-3001; fax (703) 549-7764; registration@nacds.org; www.nacds.org

13-14: Illinois Association of Wholesale Distributors (IAWD), Legislative Golf Outing, Springfield, IL
Contact: Stacia Munroe, IAWD, 601 W. Monroe, Springfield, IL 62704; (217) 525-0700 X 105; stacia@iawd.net; www.iawd.net

14-16: Stagnito Media, Annual Hispanic Retail 360 Summit, Las Vegas, NV
Contact: Stagnito Media, 570 Lake Cook Rd., Ste. 310, Deerfield, IL 60015; (224) 632-8200; fax (224) 632-8266; www.hispanicretail360.com

15: S. Abraham & Sons Inc., Food Service Showcase, Toledo, OH
Contact: Kaye Powell, S. Abraham & Sons Inc., P.O. Box 1768, Grand Rapids, MI; 49501-1768; (616) 453-6358; kaye.powell@sasinc.com; www.sasinc.com

15-18: Missouri Grocers Association (MGA), 2013 MGA Annual Convention & Merchandising Show, Branson, MO
Contact: Janelle Haik, MGA, 315 N. Ken Ave., Springfield, MO 65802; (417) 831-6667; fax (417) 831-3907

September

9-12: AWMA Summit & Business Exchange (ABX), Scottsdale, AZ
Contact: AWMA, 2750 Prosperity Ave., Ste. 530, Fairfax, VA 22031; (800) 482-2962; fax (703) 573-5738; info@awmanet.org; www.awmanet.org

15-17: National Advisory Group (NAG), 2103 NAG Conference, Nashville, TN
Contact: NAG; (630) 338-8462; NAG@expressevent.com

20-22: International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA), Food Industry Truck Driving Championship, Orlando, FL
Contact: IFDA, 1410 Spring Hill Rd., Ste. 210, McLean, VA 22102; (703) 532-9400; fax (703) 538-4673; www.ifdaonline.org

23-24: Alabama Wholesale Distributors Association (AWDA), Annual Convention, Biloxi, MS
Contact: Ellie Taylor, AWDA, 300 Vestavia Pkwy., Ste. 3500, Birmingham, AL 35216; (205) 823-5498; fax (205) 823-5146; etaylor@alabamawholesale.org

24-26: Long Distribution, Trade Show, Choctaw, MS
Contact: Randy Long Distribution, P.O. Box 250, Corinth, MS 38835-0250; (662) 287-2421; fax (662) 287-6689; randy@longwholesale.com; www.longwholesale.com

26-28: Vermont Grocers Association (VGA), Vermont Food Industry Convention & Expo, Essex Junction, VT
Contact: Donna Hogan, VGA, 148 State St., Montpelier, VT 05602; (802) 839-1928; fax (802) 839-1927; donna@vtgrocers.org; www.vtgrocers.com

30: Holiday Wholesale Inc., Fall Trade Show, Wisconsin Dells, WI
Contact: Dixie L. Marquardt, Holiday Wholesale Inc., 225 Pioneer Drive, P.O. Box 177, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965; (800) 333-8321; fax (608) 254-8003; holiday@holidaywholesale.com

October

12-15: National Association of Convenience Stores, The NACS Show, Atlanta, GA
Contact: NACS, 1600 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 684-3600; fax (703) 836-4564; sromello@NACSonline.com; www.nacsonline.com

14-16: International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA), IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference co-sponsored by AWMA, Orlando, FL
Contact: Meredith Kimbrell, AWMA, 2750 Prosperity Ave., Ste. 530, Fairfax, VA 22031; (703) 208-3358, ext. 648; fax (703) 573-5738; meredithk@awmanet.org; www.awmanet.org

17-19: The H.T. Hackney Co., Quality Time, Indianapolis, IN
Contact: Eddie Bullock, The H.T. Hackney Co., 4015 Collins Lane, Louisville, KY 40245; (502) 412-6401; fax (502) 412-6471; eddie.bullock@hthackney.com

18-20: National Confectionary Sales Association (NCSA), Candy Hall of Fame, Tampa, FL
Contact: NCSA, Spitfire House, 3135 Berea Rd., Cleveland, OH 44111; (216) 631-8300; fax (216) 631-8210; info@candyhalloffame.org; www.candyhalloffame.org

20-22: The National Chocolate Show, Chicago, IL
Contact: Unlimited Sales Group, 6740 SW 69th Ter., S. Miami, FL 33143; (786) 588-5234; info@thenationalchocolateshow.com

21-22: Oklahoma Wholesale Marketers Association (OWMA), OWMA Convention, Oklahoma City, OK
Contact: Sandy Ruble, Oklahoma Wholesale Marketers Association, P.O. Box 722220, Norman, OK 73070, (405) 360-7667; fax (405) 292-7667; ruble@cox.net; www.owmanet.org

23: Oklahoma Wholesale Marketers Association (OWMA), OWMA Super Trade Show, Oklahoma City, OK
Contact: Sandy Ruble, Oklahoma Wholesale Marketers Association, P.O. Box 722220, Norman, OK 73070, (405) 360-7667; fax (405) 292-7667; ruble@cox.net; www.owmanet.org

23: Oklahoma Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association (OPMCSA), Oklahoma Super Trade Show, Oklahoma City, OK
Contact: Candace McGinnis, OPMCSA, 5115 N. Western, Oklahoma City, OK 73118; (405) 842-6625; fax (405) 842-9564; cmcginnis@okc.coxatwork.com

23: Oklahoma Grocers Association (OGA), Oklahoma Super Trade Show, Oklahoma City, OK
Contact: Ron Edgmon, OGA, P.O. Box 18716, Oklahoma City, OK 73154; (405) 525-9419; fax (405) 525-0962; ronedgmon@okgrocers.com

29-30: North Dakota Petroleum Marketers Association (NDPMA), Trade Show-Convention, Grand Forks, ND
Contact: Mary Nagel, NDPMA, P.O. Box 1956, Bismarck, ND 58502; (701) 223-3370; fax (701) 223-5004; mary.ndrpma@midconetwork.com

November

7: Harold Levinson Associates Inc., Fall Trade Show, White Plains, NY
Contact: Lori Iadevia, Harold Levinson Associates Inc., 21 Banfi Plaza, Farmingdale, NY 11735; (631) 962-2400; liadevia@hladistributors.com

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