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THE MOST AWAITED C-STORE EVENT OF THE YEAR!

Save the date for the LIVE event! March 27-30, 2022 -30, 2022 LA JOLLA

CALIFORNIA

SUNDAY, MARCH 27

8:00 AM NAG Golf Outing at Torrey Pines 1:00 PM – 7:30 PM Registration 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM NAG Hospitality Suite 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM NAG/YEO Board Meeting 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM NAG Networking Reception 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM NAG Opening Night Dinner 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM NAG Hospitality Suite

MONDAY, MARCH 28

7:00 AM – 1:30 PM Registration/Info Desk Open 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Breakfast 8:00 AM – 8:15 AM Welcome/Conference Overview, NAG Executive Director John Lofstock and NAG Board Chairman Doug Galli, Reid Stores Inc./Crosby's

8:15 AM – 9:15 AM GENERAL SESSION: BURNING ISSUE #1: Culture as a Competitive Advantage

Culture is at the core of many businesses no matter how large they are. There are common traits in winning businesses that contribute to their unique nature: clear values. Caring, loyalty, humility and deep commitment to community are just a few of them. These characteristics often directly affect decision-making in the company and the way it treats its employees, customers and suppliers. Many businesses quite rightly view a valuesbased culture as a competitive advantage and, as such, it is fiercely guarded. Hear how leading c-store chains are building their winning culture.

Moderator: John Lofstock, Executive Director, NAG

Speakers:

• Tony El-Nemr, Founder & CEO, Nouria Energy Corp. • Tom Robinson, Chairman, Robinson Oil Corp. • David Simendinger, President, Champlain Farms

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM Break/Visit Sponsor Tables

9:45 AM – 10:45 AM GENERAL SESSION: BURNING ISSUE #2: Loading Up for Breakfast

As more commuters return to the office, the breakfast business continues to rise and shine at restaurants. With consumers typically rushed at breakfast time, it’s no wonder that quick-service restaurants and grab-andgo c-store items accounted for more than 80% of total restaurant morning meals pre-pandemic, according to NPD. Recapturing a strong breakfast business requires great food and outstanding service, but it’s important to conduct a cost-benefit analysis to make sure investing in the morning daypart makes sense for your brand and your customer base.

Moderator: Jessica Williams, Founder CEO, Food Forward Thinking LLC

Speakers:

• Jerome Hunsinger, Fresh Food Marketing Brand Manager, Wawa, Inc. • Brian Scantland, Vice President, Fresh Food Operations and Business Planning & Analytics, Thorntons • Tony Sparks, Head of Customer Wow!, Curby’s Express Market