​2023 Lunch & Learn Schedule

June 28th - GACS Endorsed Programs
presented by PIX Card Processing and Points 2 Partners
hosted by Jet Food Stores of Georgia, Inc. in Sandersville, GA - address provided on confirmation
Speakers Include:

• KC Cook, President and Founder of PIX Card Processing
• Mike Broyles, Sales Director for Points 2 Partners

Why should retailers attend? 

• Learn about the PIX advantage of credit card processing
  
• Learn how you can save significantly on card processing fees by switching to PIX.
• Learn ways you​ can operate at higher margins with lower fees
• Learn how you can implement an electronic loyalty program to create “super customers” – whether you have 2 stores, 20 stores, or more
  
• Learn how Points 2 Partners, GACS’ newest endorsed program, can help you implement such a program affordably
• Learn about tools that will help build market share

REGISTER NOW FOR THE JUNE 28TH L & L

Graciously sponsored by Altria Group Distribution Company

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September 20 - Emergency Preparedness
​​hosted by The Parker Companies in St. Simons Island, GA - address provided on confirmation

REGISTER NOW FOR THE SEPT 20 - L&L

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October 18 - Ins and Outs of COAM
hosted by Pit Stop Convenience Centers in Peachtree City, GA - address provided on confirmation

REGISTER NOW FOR THE OCT 18 - L&L

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February 22 - Electric Vehicle Charging 
presented by SPATCO, GDOT and Georgia Power
hosted by RaceTrac in Smyrna, GA - address provided on confirmation

​If you have a store less than one mile from the NEVI routes, this Lunch & Learn will provide important information about how to participate in the NEVI funding program. The $135 million that Georgia will receive will be used in locations that meet NEVI requirements.
Where are the NEVI routes?  They are located along designated alternative fuel corridors as shown on the Ga. DOT Map on the bottom of the page that explains the NEVI  program and charging deployment.  All of Georgia's interstates are included, as well as a number of major thoroughfares:  State Highways 23, 82, and 441 among others.
What are the NEVI requirements?  They can also be located on the Ga. DOT page.

REGISTER NOW FOR THE FEB 22 - EV CHARGING L&L

• John Hibbard is the Operations Division Director for Georgia DOT.
• Mark King is Director of Electric Transportation for SPATCO.
• A representative from Georgia Power will talk about the rate case, and how we can work together to help propel Georgia into the EV charging business.

Registration is free for GACS members and is ONLY open to retailers.

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2022 Lunch & Learn Events

July 13 - presented by Georgia Lottery Corporation
 Speakers include: 

• John Heinen
• Katherine Cundiff

​What will I learn?

• What is the COAM Gift Card Pilot Program?
• How long will the pilot program continue?
• What steps should a business take to join the program?
• What is the process for allocating COAM POS equipment?
• Is there a limit on the COAM POS equipment and COAM gift card inventory that will be distributed?
• Where can the gift card be used?

Graciously sponsored by S&ME, Inc.

August 13 - presented by Georgia Emergency Management Agency
Speakers include: 

• Ed Westbrook, GA-PCEM, recently retired from GEMA
• Venessa Sims, Georgia Department of Agriculture
• Melissa Slocumb, GEMA
• Kelly Cutts, GEFA
• Summer Williams, Georgia Department of Agriculture

What will I learn?​

• Training, planning and implementing preparedness plans;
• the state's emergency planning and response efforts;
• resources for hurricane preparedness and response - before, during and after a storm;
• preparation and recovery;
• food safety and action plan for food establishments;
• hurricane tool kit.
• Plus  a tour of the GEMA facility in Forsyth.

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September 14 - presented by Georgia Dept of Natural Resources UST Compliance​
Speakers include: 

• Upendra Giri, Unit Manager, Corrective Action. RP Lead, UST Program
• Michael Hester, RCU South Unit Manager

​What will I learn?​

• Compliance Assistance, including release detection and prevention;
• Corrective Action, including website resources and public updates.

Graciously sponsored by Crompco

October 12 - presented by Altria Group Distribution
Speakers include: 

• Jim Duke, Manager Industry Engagement

What will I learn? 

• How does the Food & Drug Association (FDA) impact my business?
• Can the FDA ban tobacco and tobacco related products? 

December 7 - presented by Freeman Mathis & Gary Law Firm
Speakers include: 

• Elissa Haynes, Partner, Freeman Mathis & Gary Law Firm

What will I learn?

• critical information surrounding security measures policies and procedures
• ​how to defend against and reduce your exposure in a negligent security premises case

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