The GFIA Independent Council is comprised of independent retailers throughout the state of Georgia. Council meetings and seminars are a valuable way to network with other business owners, share ideas and educate your team leaders. Seminars are hosted by the GFIA Education Foundation as part of its mission to provide industry education, and are open to all independent operators in Georgia.

Past seminars have included presentations by industry experts on healthcare reform, labor laws, employee benefits, and customer service. We have also hosted panel discussions with representatives from the WIC and SNAP state agencies.
JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT MEETING
October 20, 2026
10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Georgia Farm Bureau HQ,
1620 Bass Rd, Macon GA
Cost = FREE with lunch included
Learn from your peers!
  • Bring your best ideas:
               - How are you using AI?
               - Merchandising successes?
               - Accepting Healthy Benefit Cards?
  • You are being audited!
               - Retailers share their experiences with :
                  Dept. of Labor / IRS / OSHA
  • SNAP Update
               - Reduced SNAP Benefits / Error rates
               - Waivers / chip card implementation
  • Elections Preview & Legislative Update

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NEED OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS?

These two hotels are within a mile of the GA Farm Bureau office.
Please let Kim Peterson know if you will be staying overnight on Monday.
We will be organizing a group dinner for anyone who wants to join.