NMA’s 15th Annual Statewide Banquet!

By Bianca Zeto
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On the evening of January 13, 2011, the Neighborhood Market Association hosted the 15th Annual Statewide Banquet in the exquisite Elizabeth Ballroom at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in Downtown San Diego. The black tie event served over 800 attendees. Dignitaries, public officials, and community leaders accompanied this event to celebrate another successful year for the Neighborhood Market Association. The theme of the night’s event was a “Salute to Our Heroes; A Tribute to those who protect our Freedom and Country.” The program was dedicated to “the real stars of our society. Not the kind we see at the movies, or on the athletic fields, but the kind that many of us rarely encounter. We’re talking about the men and women in our military.” The evening was a continuous reminder of the importance of recognizing the men and women who fight for our country. It was a way of offering respect to those who are a part of this selfless and righteous profession and admiration of their remarkable testimonials of courage, professionalism, and sheer determination to carry out their duties. The Neighborhood Market Association paid a special tribute to many community leaders, law enforcement officials, public officials, organizations, retailers, suppliers, and especially the many military branches who were invited. The NMA Banquet is held at the beginning of each year in order to recognize and award its members and public officials for their outstanding work and commitment. The efforts of the community and industry are both applauded and praised. These individuals are favored by all in the public eye for their generous efforts and continued support of the association. The NMA is proud of its members for its continued efforts to serve the communities where businesses are located and in doing their part in keeping the neighborhoods safe. The welcoming remarks were made by Assemblyman and former Marine, Nathan Fletcher, who then introduced the Navy Medical Center Color Guard and the American Indian Warriors Color Guard who presented the colors Followed by two sailors and two soldiers who lead the guests in the Pledge of Allegiance. Throughout the evening, awards were presented by many other community leaders, such as Bonnie Dumanis, Mr. Tony Young, Todd Gloria, Tim Gorsuch, Steve Ernst, Brian Jones, Dave Ramirez, Shayne Gibbs, and Mike Moorhead. The banquet ended with the introduction of the new NMA Board of Directors who, with President and … [Read more...]

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New Director of ABC

By Bianca Zeto
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA — BUSINESS, TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY Edmund G. Brown Jr., Governor DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL  3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA  95834 (916) 419-2500 January 28, 2011 Governor Brown Appoints Jacob Appelsmith as Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (Sacramento) - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the appointment of 47 year old Jacob Appelsmith of Sacramento as Director of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). Appelsmith began his career as a lawyer with Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro in San Francisco, where he worked for six years as a commercial litigator.  He joined the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, in 1994. He began working in the Employment Law Section.  He eventually became the Department of Justice’s general counsel for personnel and equal employment opportunity matters, as well as the statewide head of the employment law section. In 2008, Appelsmith was promoted to Special Assistant to then Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. on matters pertaining to law enforcement and the criminal justice system, and was also appointed Chief of the California Bureau of Gambling Control.  As Chief of the Bureau, Appelsmith oversaw regulatory and criminal enforcement relating to California’s 60 tribal casinos and 90 card rooms. Appelsmith graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont in 1985.  He was Phi Beta Kappa and was awarded the History Department’s highest honor award.  He returned to his native Berkeley to attend law school, graduating from the University of California Boalt Hall School of Law in 1988.   While at Boalt, he worked as a student clerk to California Supreme Court Justice Allen Broussard. Appelsmith was an Associate Editor of the Industrial Relations Law Journal, and clerked at law firms in New York and Portland, Maine. In his new capacity at ABC, Appelsmith will oversee a Department that is responsible for the administration, licensing and regulation of businesses that manufacture, distribute and sell alcoholic beverages in California.  In addition, Appelsmith will be a Senior Advisor to the Governor. ABC is a Department of the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency. … [Read more...]

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Counterfeit Coupons!

By Bianca Zeto

  ACTION ALERT January 27, 2010 For Immediate Release Contact:Christine Cunnick 703-516-0700 National Grocers Association N.G.A. has received an alert from the Coupon Information Corporation (CIC) about fraudulent coupons currently in circulation. A number of new counterfeit coupons have been identified and can be viewed below. CIC is offering rewards of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and successful prosecution of creators of several of these counterfeits. You can also view all counterfeit coupon notices and download an excel spreadsheet of the counterfeit coupon notices by visiting the CIC's website at www.cents-off.com or by clicking this link: Counterfeit Notices Manufacturer Brand Item Value Bar Code Link Post Date Beiersdorf Nivea Body Product $5.00 572140100747   81010126360611 http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Reward Beiersdof Nivea January 20, 2011.pdf 1/20/11 Coca-Cola Company Simply Lemonade Any $2.25 525000000831   0025000384756 http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Coca-Cola January 13, 2011.pdf 1/13/11 Coca-Cola Company Coke 24 Pack $5.00 549000000745   0049000545991 http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Reward Nestle January 5, 2011.pdf 1/19/11 General Mills Yoplait Fridge Pack $3.50 570470000911   0070470071818 http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Reward General Mills January 6, 2010.pdf 1/6/11 Hasbro Hasbro Any Tou $5.00 553569544749   8100601389 http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Reward Hasbro January 3, 2010.pdf 1/4/11 Hasbro Tonka Strong Arm Garbage Truck $10.00 521664000613   81010188201210 http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Reward Hasbro January 10, 2010.pdf 1/10/11 Hasbro Hasbro at Target $10.00 553569000610 http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Reward Hasbro January 19, 2011.pdf 1/19/11 Hasbro Magic The Gathering Fat Pack bogo 553569000016   0043695067931 http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Reward Hasbro January 19, 2011.pdf 1/19/11 Hormel Hormel Bacon Any $5.00 537600000937   0037600882865 http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Reward Hormel January 10, 2011.pdf 1/10/11 Lorillard Newport Any cigarettes $4.00 526100000936   0026100013432 http://www.cents-off.com/doc/Reward Lorillard Newport January 3, 2011.pdf 1/3/11 Lorillard Newport 1 Pack $7.00 526100000684   … [Read more...]

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Sabor Farms Recalls Cilantro

By Bianca Zeto
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FOOD RECALL ACTION ALERT January 31, 2011 For Immediate Release Contact:Christine Cunnick National Grocers Association       Sabor Farms Recalls Cilantro Sold Between Jan. 14 And Jan. 28 Under The Labels Nature's Reward, Ocean Mist, Tanimura & Antle And Queen Victoria   Recall Reason: Because the cilantro may be contaminated with Salmonella. Products/Codes: The recalled cilantro was sold between Jan. 14 and Jan. 28 under the labels Nature's Reward, Ocean Mist, Tanimura & Antle and Queen Victoria. The company says the contamination was detected in a routine surveillance sample at its Salinas facility. Distribution: [Multi-State]: Sabor Farms says the products were on store shelves in California and several other states.   N.G.A. is the national trade association representing the retail and wholesale grocers that comprise the independent sector of the food distribution industry. An independent retailer is a privately owned or controlled food retail company operating a variety of formats. Most independent operators are serviced by wholesale distributors, while others may be partially or fully self-distributing. Some are publicly traded but with controlling shares held by the family and others are employee owned. Independents are the true "entrepreneurs" of the grocery industry and dedicated to their customers, associates, and communities. N.G.A. members include retail and wholesale grocers, state grocers associations, as well as manufacturers and service suppliers. For more information about N.G.A. and the independent sector of the industry, see the N.G.A. website: www.nationalgrocers.org. … [Read more...]

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