Make Connections That Matter
For more than a century, the California Grocers Association has brought together the state’s grocers to form a community of retailers and their suppliers. Large or small, our Association works to help your business thrive by establishing a better connection to your customers.
Being a member of the California Grocers Association has significantly impacted my connections within the state’s grocery industry. CGA has enabled me to deepen relationships with many grocers across California, enhancing both professional and personal ties. This vibrant community understands the state’s unique market dynamics and ensures the success of its members. Through advocacy and initiatives tailored to California’s diverse needs, CGA strengthens the industry, and I am proud to be part of such a crucial organization.
Andrew Nodes, VP, Retail Strategy, Planning & Operations, Instacart
Join the Conversation
CGA serves as the waypoint for California’s grocery community. Our events assemble leaders from across the industry, creating a network through which our members can build business relationships and develop a better understanding of their customer’s challenges.
I’ve personally benefited from the networking opportunities. Attending the annual CGA Independent Operators Symposium each year, spending time with independent retailers, and hearing from industry leaders is always a highlight for me.
For suppliers doing business in California, being part of this incredible organization is a must. The government relations team actively lobbies on behalf of its members to shape state and local policies affecting the grocery industry. By joining CGA, members gain a strong voice in the industry, access to valuable resources, and opportunities to build partnerships that strengthen their businesses.
I am so thankful to be part of this organization and for all the valuable friendships and connections I have made over the years. It has been an excellent return on investment for me personally and for my company.
Lori Brown, Director of Sales, NuCal Foods
Information for Decision Makers
In a world where anyone can create and distribute content, it is not access to information, but having the right context that makes a difference. Through our curated bi-monthly magazine, weekly email newsletter and educational programs at events, CGA cuts through the clutter to deliver the information our members need to better understand the industry and lead their organizations.
Stand with Your Industry
The health of the industry reflects the health of your customers’ businesses. We work to protect the state’s grocery industry, which means your membership investment goes towards CGA’s comprehensive advocacy strategies deployed at the State Capitol and California’s city halls. Not only are you strengthening the grocery community, but positively positioning your company among your peer group.
Find the People Who Pull the Strings
CGA supplier members have the opportunity to secure a free listing in our annual Buyers’ Guide. This seminal guide to the industry offers information on 5,000+ of California’s retail supermarkets and includes key contacts for executives and buyers.
Interested in elevating your supplier membership? Upgrading to the Supplier Executive Council provides members with increased access to California retails through networking events like executive-led store tours and the Association’s December board meeting. Learn more.