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Good Evening Members,
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has announced that the Florida Retail Fuel Transfer Switch Modernization Grant Program grant portal is finally up and running.
Instead of emailing handwritten forms or PDF applications, applicants can now submit applications directly online through the new portal here:
https://petrogrants.fdacs.gov/
This program continues to provide financial assistance to eligible retail fuel facilities seeking to install or upgrade transfer switch infrastructure to help ensure continued fuel availability during power outages. Read more.
Sincerely,
Pierce Schuessler, CEO
pierce@fpma.org
850.509.9977C
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FPMA Announces Vendor of the Year Award Winner
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Petroleum Marketers Association, Inc. will honor Core-Mark A Performance Food Group Company for its 2026 Vendor of the Year Award, recognizing outstanding partnership, service excellence and industry support within Florida’s c-store retailing industry. Read more.
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Federated Mutual Group’s Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating upgraded to “aa” (Superior), Federated Mutual Group and Federated Life Insurance receive A+ (Superior), and Federated Specialty Insurance Company receives A (Excellent) ratings from A.M. Best®
A.M. Best Company, the most widely recognized provider of insurance industry ratings and financial data, affirmed its Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) for Federated Mutual Group and for Federated Life in April 2026. The companies within Federated Mutual Group include Federated Mutual Insurance Company, Federated Service Insurance Company, Federated Reserve Insurance Company, and Granite Re, Inc. Federated Mutual Group and Federated Life have maintained this rating for 28 and 46 years, respectively.
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2026 Education Speaker Announcement
Sunshine EXPO® 2026 spotlights Florida’s fuel and convenience leaders with expert panels, industry insights, and scholarship honors. Featuring:
- Terry Tesch – RB Stewart Petroleum
- Denton Cinquegrana – OPIS
- Wilton Simpson – FDACS
- Jeff Lenard – NACS
- Marc Gomes – Scholarship Comm. Chair
- Sue Banks – Dion Banks Foundation
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Spencer Thomas, Keeping Florida Moving: Fuel Supply, Emergency Response, and Hurricane Preparedness Panelist & FPMA Director
Miami‑born Spencer Thomas, a former college baseball player, now serves as Director of Retail Performance & Compliance at Southwest Georgia Oil, overseeing 91 stores. He lives in Bainbridge, GA with his wife and two children.
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Be Part Of It
A vibrant Tradeshow Exhibit Hall featuring leading exhibitors showcasing innovative products, services, and solutions.
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Whether you're attending to learn, connect, support future industry leaders through scholarships, or celebrate excellence, the 2026 Sunshine EXPO® offers something for everyone.
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The Importance of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Date: Thursday, June 18
Time: 1:00pm-1:30pm (Central)
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
➤ How to create a culture of psychological safety
➤ The importance of training for managers and staff
➤ The benefits of a comprehensive support systems
➤ How to develop postvention protocols
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