GACS

2010 Southern Convenience Store
& Petroleum Show

September 1-2, Macon Centreplex,
Macon, Georgia

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2010 Exhibitor Contract 2010 Floorplan
Macon Marriott Hotel Reservations
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still register online in Macon

GACS Educational Foundation Golf Tournament

Tuesday, Oct 26th at the Prestigious Champion’s Retreat Golf Club in Augusta, GA

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More info on Champion’s Retreat

GACS Now Offers Property & Casualty Coverage

GACS members can now save money on their property & casualty insurance as we are pleased to announce that we have endorsed Arthur J. Gallagher & Co./Waites and Foshee Insurance Group to work with us in providing GACS members with not only competitive pricing, but service differentiators such as claims and loss control. Click Here to Learn More.

Credit Card Program

Petroleum Merchant Services has developed a special offer for members of the Georgia Association of Convenience Stores. For more details, Click Here.

GACS Employee Benefits Program

GACS is pleased to present its members with a
solution to the rising cost of health insurance and
access to Employee Benefit programs that are
unsurpassed! All lines of coverage are available; specializing in Medical, Dental, Short-term disability and Life Insurance.

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