Posts Categorized: Announcements

Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association Honors the late Paul Landry of Landry’s Shop ‘n Save as the 2022 Impact Award Recipient

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AUGUSTA, MAINE – December 30, 2022 – The Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association (MGFPA) is proud to recognize the late Paul Landry, owner of Landry’s Shop ‘n Save in Old Orchard Beach, as the honoree of the MGFPA 2022 Impact Award. Formerly titled the Grocer, Associate, and Food Producer of the Year Awards, this prestigious award is presented annually to a member who exemplifies excellence in the industry. Now exclusively awarded to one winner each year, the winner is chosen by meeting specific criteria including contributions to MGFPA’s advocacy mission, community service, business excellence through providing a positive workplace, increase in overall sales, and supporting the industry via legislative or educational activities. In addition, the annual award winner demonstrates a commitment to cultivating opportunities for other Maine businesses to grow.

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Introducing the MGFPA Multiple Employer 401(k) Plan

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WISH YOU COULD OFFER A 401(k) PLAN TO YOUR EMPLOYEES? NOW YOU CAN!

THE MGFPA MULTIPLE EMPLOYER 401(k) PLAN,
BUILT JUST FOR YOU!

If you’ve often wished you could offer a 401(k) plan to your employees but found the process too time consuming, too costly and way too much paperwork, you’re not alone! That’s why the Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association has teamed up with Lincoln Financial Distributors to offer a program designed specifically for small to mid-range companies like yours.

Introducing the MGFPA “Multiple-Employer 401(k) Plan” — a valuable new benefit for our members! With this platform you will be afforded the best-in-class administration, a robust investment line-up, and maximum flexibility to fit the unique needs of your individual organization.

Best of all, this plan is extremely affordable!

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: Join us in-Person for our 2022 Summit Event!

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Now is the time to step away and enjoy this well-deserved and long-awaited time with your friends and industry peers. Let’s celebrate and reenergize! Once again, the Maine Grocers and Food Producers Association & the Retail Association of Maine are joining forces to bring you The 2022 Summit. This unites Maine’s business community – retailers, grocers, food producers and industry partners – a not-to-be missed evening and full day of education, inspiration, Maine flavor and fun!

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Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association Recognizes Belinda & Chuck Lawrence of Tradewinds Grocery Stores as the 2021 Impact Award Recipients

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WATCH THE AWARD VIDEO

AUGUSTA, MAINE – December 15, 2021 – The Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association (MGFPA) is proud to announce Tradewinds Market Place in Blue Hill and Tradewinds Shop ‘N Save in Calais owned by Chuck and Belinda Lawrence as the winners of the MGFPA 2021 Impact Award. Formerly titled the Grocer, Associate, and Food Producer of the Year Awards, this prestigious award is presented annually to a business who exemplifies excellence in the industry. Now exclusively awarded to one winner each year, the winner is chosen by meeting specific criteria including contributions to MFGPA’s advocacy mission, community service, business excellence through providing a positive workplace, increase in overall sales, and supporting the industry via legislative or educational activities. In addition, the annual award winner demonstrates a commitment to cultivating opportunities for other Maine businesses to grow.

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REMINDER: Maine’s Plastic Bag Ban & Polystyrene Ban – Effective July 1st, 2021

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REMINDER: The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is reminding retail stores, restaurants, and shoppers that the statewide ban on single-use plastic carry-out bags will go into effect on July 1, 2021.

Implementation of a state law that prohibits restaurants, stores, and a wide variety of other eating establishments from using polystyrene foam disposable food containers will take effect on July 1, 2021.

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