February 9th , 2023 | QUICK LINKS

NOTEWORTHY UPDATES:

President Day Schedule - February 6th



Ohio Liquor offices will be closed on Monday, February 20, in observance of Presidents Day. Due to the holiday, Agencies should expect changes to their order schedules. There are no changes to deliveries.

Agencies should follow them to ensure they place orders on the correct day. TOs will be created sooner and will account for fewer sales days, which may result in a TO that is smaller than usual. Agencies should closely monitor their TOs to ensure adequate product is ordered to fulfill inventory needs.

Click here to learn more.

NGA Action Alert: Protect SNAP Fees

Last week, NGA sent its 2023 Farm Bill priorities to Congress- now legislators need to hear from you to ensure the Farm Bill meets the needs of the independent grocery industry.

 Independent grocers are a linchpin for communities across the country, providing nourishing food to millions of Americans at an affordable price. Click here to send a message to Congress today.

Ohio Wizard Protection Agency



Did you know that Ohio EPA has free and confidential services to help you stay out of trouble, and save you money? Learn how to achieve environmental compliance and reduce your liability and potential for violations.   Click here to learn more.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

OGA Scholarships now OPEN!



The Ohio Grocers Association and the Youngstown Area Grocers have established complementary Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs to provide financial support to those members’ employees and their dependents enrolled in college or continuing education programs. Various scholarship and financial aid opportunities are available to those who qualify. Click here to read the guidelines and apply!

Risk Management Culture & Leadership



Every business wants, or should want, a great risk management culture. What does that look like? How do I know if I have one? How do I get one in place if I am not there yet? In this presentation we will answer those questions, and provide some keys to establishing and maintaining a great risk management culture. Click here to register for the complimentary webinar!

Sedgwick helping Ohio Grocers

Ohio Safety Congress & Expo The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) will host their Ohio Safety Congress & Expo March 8-10, 2023, live and in-person at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. This year, a select number of sessions will also be live streamed. Click below to get the updated articles.

• Stress in the workplace article
• Ohio Safety Congress Expo