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Carolina on My Mind

2019 Annual Convention

15 Years of Southern Hospitality

July 21-24, 2019

Carolina on My Mind

2019 Annual Convention

15 Years of Southern Hospitality

July 21-24, 2019

The Carolinas Food Industry Council (CFIC) Convention

Join us for the 15th Annual CFIC Convention scheduled for July 21-24, 2019 at the Myrtle Beach Hilton Resort. 

The Convention is a highly-productive three-day event that brings together grocers, wholesalers, brokers, and vendors to learn, network, and grow business in the Carolinas’ ever-evolving food industry.

While the convention is not a trade-show (no booths to man or high-pressure sales!), it provides a variety of opportunities for vendors to showcase their products and services as well as for grocery retailers to sample products, learn about services, and build rapport with vendors and other food industry associates.

The beach venue presents the perfect opportunity to build professional and personal relationships in a relaxed, family-friendly setting, as together we the navigate the future of the grocery industry in the Carolinas.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone involved in the running of or purchasing for a grocery retail company or anyone who sells products or services to the retail grocery industry, including, but not limited to:

  • Grocery Retailers (senior management, directors, category managers, etc.)
  • Independent grocery store owners/operators
  • Food Brokers
  • Vendors
  • Wholesalers
  • Service Providers

Save the Date

Sunday, July 21 through

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Testimonials

“The Carolinas Food Industry Council (CFIC) Convention provides our category teams the opportunity to meet with numerous suppliers, wholesalers and brokers over the course of a few days.  This event serves as the platform for personal time with our business partners to plan, strategize and further develop relationships. In addition, we greatly value the networking as well as social events, and look forward to the convention each year.”

Karen Fernald
Food Lion

“I feel the CFIC convention is a great venue for wholesalers, retailers , and manufacturers to engage in driving business in a relaxed family friendly environment. These elements are what made the 2016 convention a success.”

John Owens
C&S Wholesale Grocers

“This years’ Convention turned out to be extremely productive for our Acosta team, as we were able to conduct several meetings with many key retailers. Additionally, this venue afforded the opportunity for our clients to be engaged with senior management in those key retailers. The ability for delegates to be able to conduct business, while being able to get in a little “R & R” with their families, is unique in our industry.”

Joe D'Alberto
Acosta Sales & Marketing

“P&G thoroughly enjoys the annual CFIC convention because it gives us an opportunity to connect with our retail partners, stay abreast of industry key topics, share the industry with our families and to also celebrate our mutual business endeavors. We look forward to it every year!”

Todd Perry
P&G

The CFIC Convention is more than an industry event, it’s an opportunity to strengthen partnerships, share ideas, and build relationships that help drive our business forward in the Carolinas. Bringing together leaders from across the grocery industry in one location creates tremendous value for both retailers and suppliers. I encourage all of our supplier partners to attend and take full advantage of this outstanding networking opportunity.

Matt Gagnon
Harris Teeter
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