#thanks for everyone who has supported us this year. We made some major strides on legislative issues in 2018. We look forward to serving our members in 2019.

#PSA per USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service regarding #shutdown: NO immediate impact on SNAP - Food Stamp - E.B.T. - benefits. SNAP benefits fully funded for Jan 2019. As a SNAP authorized retailer, continue to accept SNAP benefits. #themoreyouknow

#savethedate for VRGA Connect Burlington, January 22nd, 2019! Our first regional meeting, sponsored by FarrellDistVT and McKenzie Meats, it allows members and potential members to #network with each other and city/state officials. RSVP now! vrgaconnect-btv.eventbrite.com

#shoutout our #friends in the brewing business. VT is the craft beer capital. We're not surprised... bit.ly/Cbeerkings

#growth can bring problems but our friends at Vermont SCORE are here to help. Jan 8th they're having a small business growth info session! #thrivetogether bit.ly/2TwFNSE

Shoutout to all our #sponsors for VRGA Legislative Day on February 27th! Time to grab tickets is running out! 2019legislativeday.eventbrite.com

Join VRGA in #bennington for a meeting with Governor Phil Scott next Tuesday at 12PM. Your voice is loudest when it's speaking directly. Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to be heard! RSVP encouraged. bit.ly/Bengov

House has heard a walk through of H.107 -paid family leave. We’re in caucus listening to the discussion among VT House Dems

#deadline approaching! VRGA Scholarship application closes APRIL 26th! Apply now! bit.ly/19scholarshipa…

H. Nat. Resources Committee considering a ban on ALL bags. Paper & Plastic. bit.ly/2XUotcl #vtpoli #plasticbags

Marty's 1st Stop and Associated Grocers partnered to provide a $2K donation to Danville School! Communities only thrive with the support of local business, great work! #donate #donation #ResponsibleBusiness

#congrats to our 2019 VRGA Scholarship Recipients! We had many amazing applicants, thank you to all who applied! BaileyRoad Shaw's Supermarket C&S Wholesale Grocers , we're sure you'll miss these awesome employees next year.

Way to go Small Batch Organics! We love seeing our members hard work and dedication pay off.

Shout-out to Channel 3 News for loaning us @WCAX_Dom as our emcee for the 2019 Best Bagger Contest! We're wicked excited to have him running the show for us! #markyourcalendar #cometowin #dontmissthis

VSFA fall meeting is next Tuesday, November 5th! New networking opportunities, great speakers and possible products for your shelves... VRGA members attend at VSFA rates -----> bit.ly/vsfafall #network #learn #grow #vermont #specialtyfoods

#smallbusinesssaturday coming up on November 30th! Support friends, family and neighbors by supporting small business when you #shoplocal and #shopsmall!

Follow our IG @vtretail today for a look BTS of the Warren Store in Warren, VT! They'll be running our story for the rest of the day!

Effective Aug 1st, masks will be required inside businesses, and outside if you can’t practice social distancing. We’ll be sending guidance to members soon.

Introducing a multiple employer 401(k) retirement plan for members! Benefits to help keep your EEs. impact.acli.com/good-news-abou…

Registration has opened today for our 30th Annual Scholarship Golf Outing! Register here: birdease.com/VRGAScholarshi…