The WGA’s Innovation Expo is on! Join us on October 11 & 12, 2016 at the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee

Win Big at the 2016 WGA’s Innovation Expo!
It’s a great event for grocers to learn more about current topics affecting the industry and their business, network with peers and vendors, enjoy grocery industry contests, check out new and proven products on the Wisconsin Grocer trade show, and recognize the many honorees during the Chairman’s Banquet. 

Explore and Learn!  Take home new information to improve your business!  Discover new technology, trends and information at timely seminars. 

Connect and Network!  Meet your grocery friends and make new connections in the grocery industy throughout Wisconsin.

Yell and Cheer!  Enter your best bagger or choose a favorite contestant to cheer on at the Great Wisconsin Bag-Off.

Recognize and Congratulate!  Congratulate the 2016 WGA Award winners at the Chairman's Aqard Banquet including:

     *  Grocery of the Year * Vendor of the Year

     *  Excellence In Operations  * Community Service 

     *  Diamond Sponsors * Expo Award Winners

And More!

     *  Trade Show Bingo - Win $1,000 cash for filling your Trade Show Floor
                        Bingo card!  Winner annouced during the Chairman's Banquet.
                        You do not need to attend the banquet to win.

     *  Trade Show Cash - Listing for your name announced on the Trade Show Floor.
                                                      You must be present to win!

SCHEDULE 

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

12:00pm  Registration Opens

12:00 pm Trade Show Set-up

1:00 pm Seminar #1- watch for updates!

2:00 pm Succession Planning presented by BAKER TILLY
                   One of the many challenges of running a business is planning for the future.                      Whether you wish to eventually sell your company or transition it to the next                      generation, succession planning should be a key component of your strategic                    plan. Join Baker Tilly as they provide informational sessions on succession                        planning basics, selling your business, and transitioning to new ownership.                        Now is  the time to begin thinking about your future and that of your business.

3:00 pm Seminar #3 - watch for updates!

5:00 pm Innovation Happy Hour!   Heavy hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and                       live entertainment!  Food donated by:  Lipari Foods!

8:00 pm On Your Own

 

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

8:00 am Registration Opens

8:00 am - 9:30 am Eggs at the Expo!  Breakfast is served featuring
                  Sparboe Farms eggs!

8:00 am Trade Show Set-Up

8:30 am Millenials: Retention by JERRY O'BRIEN

One of the biggest challenges managers face is dealing with the millennial generation, which will account for 36% of the U.S.  workforce next year and 75% of the global workforce by 2025. Millennials—those ages 19 to 30 —have a different set of workplace expectations, behaviors and desires that managers need to understand in order to engage them effectively.  Companies are losing their top millennial talent to competitors because they fail to set expectations and support their careers. Learn more about differences between Millennial, Gen X and Boomer employees; ways to effectively reach & work with them.

9:45 am Tracking Trends that Matter by TODD HALE 
Industry Keynote Speaker!

  Throughout the past several years of U.S. economic turmoil and recovery, we’ve seen excellent  examples of innovation from U.S. retailers and manufacturers as they looked to seize the moment to enhance their market positions. Join Todd Hale as he reviews the U.S. retail landscape and performance; the categories and consumer trends driving growth; as well as forecasts and predictions around the future of U.S. retailing.

11:00 am Grocery Industry Summit

Noon - 4:00 pm Wisconsin Grocery Trade Show - located in the Event Center

 4:00pm Great Wisocnsin Bag-Off - located Event Center Hallway

5:00 pm Chairman's Reception

6:30 pm Chairman's Award Banquet

9:00 pm Program Concludes

Register Now!