Burnbrae Farms To Present Morning Breakfast at the CIGBA/DCI Business Summit 2022

Burnbrae Farms has joined the CIGBA/DCI Business Summit 2022 as the Morning Breakfast presenter. We would like to thank them for their support to our events and to our CIGBA/DCI Members.

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About Burnbrae Farms: In 1891, shortly after arriving to Canada from Scotland, Joseph Hudson purchased a farm in the village of Lyn near Brockville, Ontario. He named it Burnbrae, “burn” being the Scottish name for a stream and “brae” the name for a hillside. Back then the farm consisted of just 100 acres, and 130 years later Burnbrae Farms remains in the Hudson family with businesses far and wide across Canada.

From its early beginnings as a dairy farm, Burnbrae Farms evolved into egg production in the ’40s under the guidance of Grant and Joe Hudson. Over the following decades, Burnbrae Farms became an established and integral part of Canadian agribusiness, offering innovative products such as cracked eggs, ensuring quality through extensive grading operations, and expanding its operations across Canada.

Today, Burnbrae Farms eggs and egg products can be found in your local grocery store, restaurants, food-service operations and homes across Canada. They’ve come a long way from the little village of Lyn, but the employees of Burnbrae Farms and the Hudson family remain dedicated to offering tasty and nutritious food to communities nationwide.

Western Grocer Magazine Joins as Media Sponsor for the CIGBA/DCI Business Summit 2022 and the CIGBA/CFIG Charity Golf Classic 2022!

Western Grocer Magazine has joined the CIGBA/DCI Business Summit 2022 and CIGBA/CFIG Charity Golf Classic as an official Media Sponsor. We would like to thank them for their support to our events and to our CIGBA/DCI Members.

If you would like to get into contact with Western Grocer Magazine, please contact the DCI office.

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About Western Grocer Magazine: One of Canada’s oldest trade publications, Western Grocer has served as a voice for the Western Canadian grocery, allied non-food and institutional industries since 1916. Each issue features a selection of relevant trade news and event coverage from the West and around the world.

Feature reports offer market analysis, trend views and insightful interviews from a wide variety of industry leaders. The Western Grocer target audience is independent retail food stores, supermarkets, manufacturers and food brokers, distributors and wholesalers of food and allied non-food products, as well as bakers, specialty and health food stores and convenience outlets.

Howell Data Systems Inc. To Present Grand Prize 2023 CIGBA/DCI Membership

Howell Data Systems Inc. is set to present the 2023 CIGBA/DCI Complimentary Membership to one of the CIGBA/DCI Retailers who accumulate the most points during the Virtual Summit from June 15th-29th, 2022. An official press release will be posted following the event, so keep your eyes open for the winner! We would like to thank them for their support to our events and to our CIGBA/DCI Members.

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About Howell Data Systems Inc: Established in 1991, Howell Data Systems develops and deploys point of sale software solutions and enterprise management software solutions. Remote and on-site client services are provided throughout North America.

Howell Data Systems mission is to provide the highest quality customer service that our clients have ever experienced. We strive to provide the most feature rich and robust solutions available in the marketplace today and are very proud that our company has grown largely due to referrals from our satisfied clientele.

The “Golden Rule” is the guiding principle at Howell Data Systems. You will find our team members to be honest, friendly, hardworking, knowledgeable, and reliable. We understand that your point of sale solution is crucial to the successful day to day operations of your company and that downtime is simply unacceptable. You’ll find that our team demonstrates a high degree of urgency in finding a solution to your business challenges.

Grocery Business Magazine Joins as Media Sponsor for the CIGBA/DCI Business Summit 2022 and the CIGBA/CFIG Charity Golf Classic 2022!

Grocery Business Magazine has joined the CIGBA/DCI Business Summit 2022 and CIGBA/CFIG Charity Golf Classic as an official Media Sponsor. We would like to thank them for their support to our events and to our CIGBA/DCI Members.

If you would like to get into contact with Grocery Business magazine, please contact the DCI office.

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About Grocery Business Magazine: Grocery Business magazine is Canada's most authoritative and exciting grocery b2b publication. The dedicated team of Grocery Business publishers and editors is the most experienced in the industry. We are very connected to and deeply knowledgeable about the people and the issues that resonate most with Canada's grocery retailers and marketers. Supported by strong industry relationships Grocery Business magazine has it all - great content, compelling design, experienced staff and national readership - from Coleman's in Nfld. to Quality Foods on Vancouver Island we've got the market covered! 

Globe POS Systems Inc. To Present Wi-Fi at the 2022 CIGBA/DCI Business Summit

Globe POS Systems Inc. has joined the CIGBA/DCI Business Summit 2022 as the Wi-Fi Presenter. We would like to thank them for their support to our events and to our CIGBA/DCI Members.

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About Globe POS Systems Inc: Globe POS Systems has been providing system solutions since 1970. Our goal is to exceed expectations by offering outstanding products and services. We offer many easy-to-use, easy-to-manage Point of Sale systems, Scales, Printers and more with an extensive array of administrative tools enabling you to effectively manage your product, your customer and your cash flow.

Globe POS is an RSPA Certified Reseller which makes us your obvious choice for guiding you in every aspect of your business that impacts the function of your POS system. We are also very pleased to announce that we are a PCI Qualified Organization who is licensed to assess and validate merchant’s compliance to successfully implement PCI standards and solutions

At Globe POS, our team members are distinguished by functional and technical expertise combined with hands-on experience, thereby ensuring that our customers receive the most effective and professional service

Our commitment to you is to deliver quality solutions that will provide your business with a competitive edge and help it grow.

Canadian Grocer Magazine Joins as Media Sponsor for the CIGBA/DCI Business Summit 2022 and the CIGBA/CFIG Charity Golf Classic 2022!

Canadian Grocer Magazine has joined the CIGBA/DCI Business Summit 2022 and CIGBA/CFIG Charity Golf Classic as an official Media Sponsor. We would like to thank them for their support to our events and to our CIGBA/DCI Members.

If you would like to get into contact with Canadian Grocer magazine, please contact the DCI office.

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About Canadian Grocer Magazine: The voice of the grocery industry for over 130 years, Canadian Grocer is Canada's #1 national grocery publication reaching more than 147,000 subscribers in print and online. Canadian Grocer provides retailers with critical new product information and industry trends as well as category reports and in-depth analysis of grocery retailing in Canada.

Nominees Announced for the 2022 CIGBA/DCI Star Awards!

The annual CIGBA/DCI Star Awards will commence during the dinner gala of the Summit held on June 14th, 2022. The awards night recognizes the key partners, retailers, innovative products and initiatives that are happening in our industry. 

2022 Star Awards Categories & Nominees

★ CIGBA/DCI RETAILER OF THE YEAR ★
This award is given to a Retailer who has been monumental within the food retail industry. Whether it be an increased image or branding presence, innovation in the marketplace, or general accountability, this award exemplifies the outstanding work that is currently being done to help further the success of our industry.

2022 NOMINEES:
49th Parallel Grocers (British Columbia)
Pasquier (Quebec)
Rabba Fine Foods (Ontario)
Stong’s Market (British Columbia)
Summerhill Market (Ontario)


★ CIGBA/DCI PARTNER OF THE YEAR ★
This award is given to a DCI Supplier Partner who has been monumental within the food retail industry. Known for their outstanding business relationships including ease in which they conduct business and availability, or their experience as a leader and advisor, this award exemplifies the outstanding work as a preferred DCI business Supplier Partner within the industry.

2022 NOMINEES:
CJR Wholesale Grocers (Ontario)
Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company (New Brunswick)
Lactalis Canada (Ontario)
Maple Leaf Foods (Ontario)


★ CIGBA/DCI SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD ★
This award is given to a Retailer or Supplier Partner who has shown commitment or leadership within a community-based initiative, a green/environmental initiative or a charitable initiative.

2022 NOMINEES:
CJR Wholesale Grocers (Ontario)
Commisso’s Fresh Foods (Ontario)
Rabba Fine Foods (Ontario)
Vince’s Market (Ontario)


★ CIGBA/DCI INNOVATION AWARD ★
This award is given to a CIGBA/DCI Member or Supplier Partner who has established an innovative product or initiative in the past year where their results have proven success with their sales, traffic, branding/exposure, or new business deals and ventures.

2022 NOMINEES:
49th Parallel Grocers (Ontario)
Sharpe’s Food Market (Ontario)
Sunripe Freshmarket (Ontario)


★ CIGBA/DCI LEADER OF THE YEAR ★
This award recognizes an individual from our industry that has shown exemplary leadership and has acted as a beacon of light and knowledge within the industry.  Whether it be guiding others towards successful partnerships, or acting as an altruistic leader and inspiration, this award recognizes the hard work and dedication it takes to be a person within our industry that many respect.

2022 NOMINEES:
Brian Bradley - Stong’s Market (British Columbia)
David La Mantia - La Mantia’s Country Market Fresh (Ontario)
Gordon Dean - Mike Dean Local Grocer (Ontario)
Rick Rabba - Rabba Fine Foods/CJR Wholesale Grocers (Ontario)


★ CIGBA/DCI LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honour as an award that recognizes an individual who has been a leader or model within the food retail industry. Either they have pioneered a successful venture or have done the 'impossible' for most of us - this award solidifies their success and brings forth their accomplishments for all to celebrate.

This award winner will be announced at the show.

TO REGISTER AND ATTEND THE GALA IN PERSON, PLEASE VISIT:
www.cigba.ca/summit

Registrations Open for the 2022 CIGBA/CFIG Charity Golf Classic!

The CIGBA/CFIG Charity Golf Classic returns after a two year hiatus! We are excited to announce that the tournament will be held at a new location, Georgetown Golf Club on September 27th, 2022. Back with a fresh look, this event allows Members, Partners, Service Providers, Wholesalers and Media colleagues coming together to network, exchange business leads and raise funds for the Charity of Choice!

Registrations are now open at https://www.cigba.ca/golf and early birds get a chance to win a prize! As well, register a foursome and save money!

Looking to sponsor the tournament? There are lots of spots available for ultimate exposure. Be that company that is seen as a leader in the independent space! https://cigba.ca/s/2022-Golf-Sponsorship-Document.pdf

We look forward to seeing you at this event!

CIGBA/DCI Announces 2022 Events Committee

Since 2017, DCI has established an Events Committee to allow our dedicated Members, Partners and Media colleagues to provide feedback and discussion on the annual events as they are planned. Providing national coverage from coast to coast, the Events Committee is also in charge of voting the winners for the annual CIGBA/DCI Star Awards presented during the June 14th, 2022 Gala Dinner at the Business Summit.

We would like to announce our 2022 CIGBA/DCI Events Committee who are dedicated and passionate enough to join the Events Committee and help ensure the success of our events for the Independent industry:

Industry:
Barry Lanteigne - CIGBA/DCI
Joe Sawaged - CFIG

Members:
Mike Sharpe - Sharpe’s Food Market (Ontario)
Neil Kudrinko - Kudrinko’s Ltd. (Ontario)
Adam Powell - Atlantic Grocery Distributors/Powell’s Supermarkets (Newfoundland)
Brian Bradley - Stong’s Markets (British Columbia)

Partners:
Jessica Embro - Sleeman Breweries (Ontario)
Thomas Perry - Covered Bridge Potato Chips (New Brunswick)
Renato Guerini - Sobeys Wholesale (Ontario)
Stephen Carroll - Maple Leaf Foods (Ontario)
Mauro Di Tullio - Federated Insurance Company of Canada (Quebec)
Jeff O’Neill - Wonder Brands Inc. (Ontario)
Shawn Dobrowolski - Lactalis Canada (Ontario)

Media:
Vanessa Peters - Canadian Grocer
Larry Bonikowsky - Grocery Business

For any questions, please contact matthew@distributioncanada.ca.

Nominations Open For the 2022 CIGBA/DCI Star Awards!

Nominations are open for the 2022 CIGBA/DCI Star Awards and we are looking for more submissions for this year’s Gala! The 2022 CIGBA/DCI Business Summit will host the the Mix & Mingle Star Awards Gala on June 14th, 2022 at the Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel.

If you know of a deserving individual, company or innovation who should be nominated in any of these categories, please consider filling out a nomination for them:
Retailer of the Year
Partner of the Year
Social Responsibility Award
Innovation Award
Leader of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award

If you would like to nominate someone, please click here: https://cigba.ca/star-awards-nomination

To register for the event and attend the Star Awards Gala in person, please click here: https://www.cigba.ca/summit

Members/Retailers receive complimentary access to the CIGBA/DCI Business Summit!

If you have any questions, including how to maximize your Business Summit Experience, please contact the DCI office. Don’t miss out on one of the year’s biggest industry events for the Independents!

Registrations Open for the 2022 Business Summit!

Members, Partners, and Industry Colleagues! Please join us at this year’s 2022 CIGBA/DCI Business Summit: Independent Strong.

After a trialing two years, we are excited to network and develop business in person again! This year, the Business Summit is a hybrid model, for those excited to have meetings face-to-face, and for those that cannot attend, or want to utilize buying and selling products in the Virtual Booth Showcase.

The In Person Experience will be held on June 14th, 2022 at the Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel and the Virtual Booth Showcase follows on June 15th - 29th, where Members shop and see deals and services, schedule meetings with Partner reps and learn more about our Partners all while utilizing the OrderEase platform!

Both the In Person Experience and Virtual Booth Showcase hold incredible value depending on how you want to connect and do business across the country. We recommend utilizing the full hybrid model to maximize your Summit Experience!

For more information, please visit www.cigba.ca/summit or contact the DCI office!

Register Now!

2021 CIGBA/DCI Star Awards Winners Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 24, 2021

2021 CIGBA/DCI Star Awards Honour Past, Present and Future Legacies

[Burlington, ON] On June 23rd, 2021 the annual CIGBA/DCI Star Awards were presented virtually to the independent grocery industry. With attendance from members, retailers, partners, distributors, media, and VIP, this year celebrated DCI’s 40th year in business. This year the 40th Anniversary Mix and Mingle and Star Awards Gala were presented by Howell Data Systems Inc.

”Our industry relies on the efforts of our members and partners everyday, and I am proud to work with an amazing group of professionals that are passionate about the work they do supporting their teams and communities they serve,” says Barry Lanteigne, DCI/CIGBA President and Director of Operations, “I would like to give special shout out to all the members and partners that submitted nominations, and thanks to our events committee for selecting the winners! I look forward to seeing everyone in person in 2022!”

Taking the Partner of the Year category was CJR Wholesale Grocers, with members noting that they were the go-to partner to help them during the pandemic. After assisting a hungry shoplifter, Mike Williamson of Central Fresh Market and his team took home the category of Retailer of the Year. Continuing with member success, the new and upcoming Elora store ‘The Geddes Street Market’ took the award in Innovation with their new store concept, while DCI Partner, Jamieson Wellness took the award for Social Responsibility after assisting a mother of two kids with a rare disease that demanded a high supply of their vitamins, sourcing product from across the country and shipping them to her - free of charge. This year, the Leader of the Year award pluralized to become Leaders of the Year, after the joint nomination of Tom Shurrie and Gary Sands took the category win for their effective advocacy and representation of independent grocers at government level. Finally, the most prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award went to Steve Sharpe of Sharpe’s Food Market for his decades of service in the independent grocery industry and for being a staple in his community.

The CIGBA/DCI Star Awards Gala is part of the annual CIGBA/DCI Business Summit where independents learn, engage, network and celebrate the industry nationwide. For more information, please go to: www.cigba.ca.

Celebrate DCI’s 40th Anniversary at the 2021 CIGBA/DCI Virtual Business Summit: Shop. Save. Win!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 26, 2021

Celebrate DCI’s 40th Anniversary at the 2021 CIGBA/DCI Virtual Business Summit: Shop. Save. Win!

DCI is looking forward to celebrating its 40th anniversary in the grocery industry! As a buying group that formed in 1981 and is comprised of independent grocers, retailers, wholesalers and distributors, DCI would like to invite their members, partners, and colleagues to the 40th Anniversary Mix and Mingle & Star Awards Gala presented by Howell Data Systems happening on June 23rd, 2021 from 3:00PM – 4:30PM EST. Together, we would like to celebrate the success of four decades in business, and celebrate our industry’s best independents, supplier partners, innovations, socially responsible companies, leaders and lifetime achievers!

Since COVID-19 changed the landscape on how we maintained and facilitated business networking, this year the Summit has gone completely digital, introduces a new format, presents an abundance of show specials aimed to help retailers save money, find some new business opportunities, and connect with each other like never before! CIGBA/DCI would like to introduce the 2021 CIGBA/DCI Virtual Business Summit: Shop. Save. Win! where we know you will find elevated value, and lots of savings!

To maximize the experience, DCI Partners will showcase their products, catalogs, and sell sheets in their respective categories for a two-week period at the virtual event for our members to shop, become familiar with products as well as establish and/or strengthen business relationships. To cap the excitement are the new ways to win at the event this year: not only do attendees get a chance to win prizes for engagement, but all DCI Members who register will get the chance to win a 2022 DCI Full Year Membership presented by Howell Data Systems. We are excited to announce that this year has seen the biggest registration and engagement for DCI Partners and we are looking forward in helping our members build these business relationships. For more information about the event, please go to www.cigba.ca/summit

DATES & TIMES

June 16th - 29th: Booths and Show Specials Open

June 23rd @ 3:00PM – 4:30PM: Mix and Mingle and Star Awards Gala presented by Howell Data Systems

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Matthew Brown – Manager: Events, Communications & Technologies matthew@distributioncanada.ca

Nominations are open for the 2021 CIGBA/DCI Star Awards!

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Nominations are open for the 2021 CIGBA/DCI Star Awards and we are still looking for a few more nominations to round out this year’s awards gala! This year, the Mix & Mingle Star Awards Gala will be held virtually on June 23rd, 2021 from 3:00PM - 4:30PM EST.

If you know of a deserving individual or company who should be nominated in any of these categories, please consider filling out a nomination for them:
DCI Retailer of the Year
DCI Partner of the Year
Social Responsibility Award
Innovation Award
Leader of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award

If you would like to nominate someone, please click here: https://cigba.ca/star-awards-nomination Nominations are due by April 16th, 2021.

To register for the event, please click here: https://www.cigba.ca/summit

Member and Partner registrations are completely FREE! Please join us in celebrating DCI’s 40th Anniversary!

Please note: all Partners who attend are required to have a booth at the 2 week virtual summit (unstaffed). Please contact the DCI office to secure your booth prior to registering for the event.