Royal Buying Group, Inc. (RBG) is a national merchandising & marketing company for independent, single and multiple-site retailers representing thousands of convenience stores, petroleum locations, truck stop-travel plazas, auto repair shops, college book stores, independent drug stores, tobacco outlets and liquor stores throughout the country. Royal Buying Group, Inc. is dedicated to maximizing sales and profitability of convenience retailers.
Monday, September 26, 2011
2011 Golf Outing Recap
First of all, thank you to everyone who came out and participated in this year's outing! We would like to now provide a visual glance into the day's events and participants.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Sponsorships and Exhibit Space is Available for the 2011 US Fuels Conference and Trade Show
Lisle, IL Royal Buying Group, Inc.(RBG) announced that sponsorships and exhibit space is now available for the 2011 “US Fuels Conference and Trade Show,” hosted by Shell Oil Products US and Motiva Enterprises LLC. RBG is a preferred provider for advertising and promotional opportunities for convenience store industry suppliers specifically for Shell Oil Company’s STARZ portal and the upcoming US Fuels Conference and Trade Show.
The US Fuels Conference and Trade Show will take place November 6-9, 2011 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. Opportunities for Sponsorships and Exhibit Space are now available.
With over 1,500 Shell-branded wholesalers, wholesaler employees, and jobbers in attendance, exhibiting at the US Fuels Conference and Trade Show is a great way to get them exposed to, and familiar with, your products and/or services. It is also the optimal venue for introducing new and upcoming products into the marketplace, while further establishing your company in the Convenience Store and Fuel Industry.
Contact Nora Keane (Advertising Sales Team Lead) at n.keane@starz4u.com, or Cheryl Fronczak (Advertising Sales Representative) at c.fronczak@starz4u.com to reserve your booth for the US Fuels Conference and Trade Show. Special Early Bird Rates are available for a limited time. And, those suppliers that take advantage of STARZ opportunities along with participation in the US Fuels Conference and Trade Show can receive additional bundled discounts.
About Royal Buying Group:
Royal Buying Group Inc., headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, is a national organization dedicated to maximizing sales and profitability of Convenience Stores, Petroleum Locations, College Book Stores, Truckstops/Travel Plaza Centers, Auto Repair facilities, Drug Stores, Tobacco Outlets, and Liquor Stores. Royal Buying Group has been named to the 2008, 2007, and 2003 Inc. 500, and the 2009 and 2006 Inc. 5000 as one of America’s fastest growing companies. RBG also was ranked as the 6th fastest growing company by Crain’s Chicago in 2008 and is listed as one of the largest privately held companies in the Chicago area. Royal Buying Group, Inc. now represents over 6000 locations nationwide. Their core service capabilities include negotiating with regional and national suppliers for impactful and competitive sales and marketing programs and providing category management expertise, state of the art marketing support, and excellent customer service support for its membership. For more information on Royal Buying Group, Inc., visit the website at http://www.royalbuying.com./
About Shell:
Shell Oil Products US, a subsidiary of Shell Oil Company, is a leader in the refining, transportation and marketing of fuels, and has a network of approximately 6,100 Shell-branded gasoline stations in the Western United States. Shell Oil Company is an affiliate of the Shell Group [(NYSE:RDS.A) and (NYSE:RDS.B)]. Shell Oil Company is a 50 percent owner of Motiva Enterprises LLC, along with Saudi Refining, Inc. Motiva Enterprises LLC refines and markets branded products through approximately 8,200 Shell-branded stations in the Eastern and Southern United States.
The US Fuels Conference and Trade Show will take place November 6-9, 2011 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. Opportunities for Sponsorships and Exhibit Space are now available.
With over 1,500 Shell-branded wholesalers, wholesaler employees, and jobbers in attendance, exhibiting at the US Fuels Conference and Trade Show is a great way to get them exposed to, and familiar with, your products and/or services. It is also the optimal venue for introducing new and upcoming products into the marketplace, while further establishing your company in the Convenience Store and Fuel Industry.
Contact Nora Keane (Advertising Sales Team Lead) at n.keane@starz4u.com, or Cheryl Fronczak (Advertising Sales Representative) at c.fronczak@starz4u.com to reserve your booth for the US Fuels Conference and Trade Show. Special Early Bird Rates are available for a limited time. And, those suppliers that take advantage of STARZ opportunities along with participation in the US Fuels Conference and Trade Show can receive additional bundled discounts.
About Royal Buying Group:
Royal Buying Group Inc., headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, is a national organization dedicated to maximizing sales and profitability of Convenience Stores, Petroleum Locations, College Book Stores, Truckstops/Travel Plaza Centers, Auto Repair facilities, Drug Stores, Tobacco Outlets, and Liquor Stores. Royal Buying Group has been named to the 2008, 2007, and 2003 Inc. 500, and the 2009 and 2006 Inc. 5000 as one of America’s fastest growing companies. RBG also was ranked as the 6th fastest growing company by Crain’s Chicago in 2008 and is listed as one of the largest privately held companies in the Chicago area. Royal Buying Group, Inc. now represents over 6000 locations nationwide. Their core service capabilities include negotiating with regional and national suppliers for impactful and competitive sales and marketing programs and providing category management expertise, state of the art marketing support, and excellent customer service support for its membership. For more information on Royal Buying Group, Inc., visit the website at http://www.royalbuying.com./
About Shell:
Shell Oil Products US, a subsidiary of Shell Oil Company, is a leader in the refining, transportation and marketing of fuels, and has a network of approximately 6,100 Shell-branded gasoline stations in the Western United States. Shell Oil Company is an affiliate of the Shell Group [(NYSE:RDS.A) and (NYSE:RDS.B)]. Shell Oil Company is a 50 percent owner of Motiva Enterprises LLC, along with Saudi Refining, Inc. Motiva Enterprises LLC refines and markets branded products through approximately 8,200 Shell-branded stations in the Eastern and Southern United States.
New Division, Promotions, and Hires within the Corporate Department
Lisle, IL Royal Buying Group, Inc. (RBG) announced today new divisions, promotions, and hires within their Corporate Department. The RBG Corporate Department is now comprised of a newly developed Marketing Department and Digital Advertising Sales Department, along with the preexisting Executive Office, General Office, and Human Resources Departments. Royal Buying Group looks forward to the new developments, advancements, and growth that will come with these new departmental initiatives and enhancements. Please read below for the details regarding the RBG Corporate Department’s new divisions, promotions, and hires.
MARKETING DEPARTMENT
Donna Rubis – Executive Assistant and Marketing Manager
Donna came to the Royal Buying Group in 2009 and was hired as the Executive Assistant to Michael Zielinski (President/CEO) and the RBG Board of Directors. She has recently been promoted to Marketing Manager, in addition to her current role in providing executive office assistance to the company. Donna has 8 years of executive and office management experience working in the Information Technology and Aviation Industries. Her chief role within the RBG Marketing Department will be to oversee and manage all marketing projects and development.
Erika Swanson – Graphic Design Manager
Erika has been working for RBG since 2010 as the Graphic Designer and has been recently promoted to Graphic Design Manager. Erika graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Art. She has since then been certified through the graphic design program at the College of DuPage in Graphic Design, Web Design, and Illustration. Her main responsibilities will be in the design and creation of promotional and marketing projects, materials, along with RBG’s monthly Competitive Edge Magazine.
Katie Ames – Communications Coordinator
Katie has been working for RBG since 2008 and was hired as the administrative assistant/receptionist for the General Office and Human Resources Department. She has since been promoted to the position of Communications Coordinator. Katie graduated from Taylor University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies. Katie’s primary role in the marketing department will be in the execution and monitoring of all of RBG’s marketing and communications.
DIGITAL ADVERTISING SALES DEPARTMENT
Nora Keane – Advertising Sales Team Lead
Nora has been working with the Royal Buying Group since 2010 and was hired as a Digital Advertising Sales Representative. In correlation to the expansion of the STARZ Advertising responsibilities within RBG, she was promoted to Digital Advertising Sales Team Lead. Nora graduated from the University of Saint Francis with a Degree in Mass Communications. Nora’s key role is to promote and sell STARZ Advertising, along with additional sales support for the 2011 “US Fuels Conference and Trade Show”, the Florida Petroleum Marketers Sunshine Food and Fuel Expo, and the Pacific Oil Conference and Trade Show.
Cheryl Fronczak – Advertising Representative
Cheryl is the newest member to the Digital Advertising Sales Department and joined the team in the winter of 2011. She will be graduating December of 2011 from Lewis University with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and Sociology. She will be working alongside Nora in the efforts of promoting and selling STARZ Advertising, in addition to selling sponsorships and exhibit space for the “US Fuels Conference and Trade Show”, the Florida Petroleum Marketers Sunshine Food and Fuel Expo, and the Pacific Oil Conference and Trade Show.
HUMAN RESOURCES AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT
Matt Metoyer – Human Resource Manager/Office Manager
Matt was welcomed as the new Human Resource Manager and Office Manager to Royal Buying Group in January, 2011. Matt joined the Royal Buying Group team as a graduate from DeVry University with a degree in Human Resource Management. His position is principally to manage and maintain the benefits, policies, and procedures of the personnel and provide direction, focus, and leadership for all general office issues.
About Royal Buying Group:
Royal Buying Group Inc., headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, is a national organization dedicated to maximizing sales and profitability of Convenience Stores, Petroleum Locations, College Book Stores, Truckstops/Travel Plaza Centers, Auto Repair facilities, Drug Stores, Tobacco Outlets, and Liquor Stores. Recently named to the 2008, 2007, and 2003 Inc. 500, and the 2009 and 2006 Inc. 5000, as one of America’s fastest growing companies, RBG also was ranked the 6th fastest growing company by Crain’s Chicago in 2008, and is listed as one of the largest privately held companies in the Chicago area. Royal Buying Group, Inc. now represents over 6000 locations nationwide. Their core service capabilities include negotiating with regional and national suppliers for impactful and competitive sales and marketing programs and providing category management expertise, state of the art marketing support and excellent customer service support for its membership. Visit our website at www.royalbuying.com for more information on Royal Buying Group, Inc.
MARKETING DEPARTMENT
Donna Rubis – Executive Assistant and Marketing Manager
Donna came to the Royal Buying Group in 2009 and was hired as the Executive Assistant to Michael Zielinski (President/CEO) and the RBG Board of Directors. She has recently been promoted to Marketing Manager, in addition to her current role in providing executive office assistance to the company. Donna has 8 years of executive and office management experience working in the Information Technology and Aviation Industries. Her chief role within the RBG Marketing Department will be to oversee and manage all marketing projects and development.
Erika Swanson – Graphic Design Manager
Erika has been working for RBG since 2010 as the Graphic Designer and has been recently promoted to Graphic Design Manager. Erika graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Art. She has since then been certified through the graphic design program at the College of DuPage in Graphic Design, Web Design, and Illustration. Her main responsibilities will be in the design and creation of promotional and marketing projects, materials, along with RBG’s monthly Competitive Edge Magazine.
Katie Ames – Communications Coordinator
Katie has been working for RBG since 2008 and was hired as the administrative assistant/receptionist for the General Office and Human Resources Department. She has since been promoted to the position of Communications Coordinator. Katie graduated from Taylor University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies. Katie’s primary role in the marketing department will be in the execution and monitoring of all of RBG’s marketing and communications.
DIGITAL ADVERTISING SALES DEPARTMENT
Nora Keane – Advertising Sales Team Lead
Nora has been working with the Royal Buying Group since 2010 and was hired as a Digital Advertising Sales Representative. In correlation to the expansion of the STARZ Advertising responsibilities within RBG, she was promoted to Digital Advertising Sales Team Lead. Nora graduated from the University of Saint Francis with a Degree in Mass Communications. Nora’s key role is to promote and sell STARZ Advertising, along with additional sales support for the 2011 “US Fuels Conference and Trade Show”, the Florida Petroleum Marketers Sunshine Food and Fuel Expo, and the Pacific Oil Conference and Trade Show.
Cheryl Fronczak – Advertising Representative
Cheryl is the newest member to the Digital Advertising Sales Department and joined the team in the winter of 2011. She will be graduating December of 2011 from Lewis University with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and Sociology. She will be working alongside Nora in the efforts of promoting and selling STARZ Advertising, in addition to selling sponsorships and exhibit space for the “US Fuels Conference and Trade Show”, the Florida Petroleum Marketers Sunshine Food and Fuel Expo, and the Pacific Oil Conference and Trade Show.
HUMAN RESOURCES AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT
Matt Metoyer – Human Resource Manager/Office Manager
Matt was welcomed as the new Human Resource Manager and Office Manager to Royal Buying Group in January, 2011. Matt joined the Royal Buying Group team as a graduate from DeVry University with a degree in Human Resource Management. His position is principally to manage and maintain the benefits, policies, and procedures of the personnel and provide direction, focus, and leadership for all general office issues.
About Royal Buying Group:
Royal Buying Group Inc., headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, is a national organization dedicated to maximizing sales and profitability of Convenience Stores, Petroleum Locations, College Book Stores, Truckstops/Travel Plaza Centers, Auto Repair facilities, Drug Stores, Tobacco Outlets, and Liquor Stores. Recently named to the 2008, 2007, and 2003 Inc. 500, and the 2009 and 2006 Inc. 5000, as one of America’s fastest growing companies, RBG also was ranked the 6th fastest growing company by Crain’s Chicago in 2008, and is listed as one of the largest privately held companies in the Chicago area. Royal Buying Group, Inc. now represents over 6000 locations nationwide. Their core service capabilities include negotiating with regional and national suppliers for impactful and competitive sales and marketing programs and providing category management expertise, state of the art marketing support and excellent customer service support for its membership. Visit our website at www.royalbuying.com for more information on Royal Buying Group, Inc.
2011 Scholarship Winner Announcement
Royal Buying Group, Inc. (RBG) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2010 Royal Buying Group education scholarships. One thousand dollar ($1000.00) scholarships were announced at the 2011 RBG Annual Programs Kick-Off Reception held at the Burr Ridge Marriott in Burr Ridge, Illinois on March 31, 2011. The scholarship amounts were generated from the Independent C-Store Networking Event and Golf Outing held by the Royal Buying Group at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club on September 9, 2010.
The first recipient, Chelsea Fletcher is currently a senior at Columbia High School and is enrolled to attend Florida Gateway College in August. She plans on majoring in Veterinarian Medicine and minoring in Marine Biology. Chelsea’s mother, Tammy Fletcher works for Scaffs, Inc. dba S & S Food Stores in Lake City, Florida. S & S Food Stores has been part of RBG since 2010.
The second recipient, Stevie Durocher is currently enrolled at Lyndon Institute and will be attending Middlebury College next winter, where she intends on studying Biology and Dance. Stevie’s mother, Rosemary Durocher works for Fordham’s Mobil Mart, Inc., located in Lyndonville, Vermont. Fordham’s Mobil Mart, Inc. has been a part of RBG since 2010.
The Royal Buying Group Scholarship Program is open to eligible candidates that are High School seniors, or graduates who plan to or are enrolled at an accredited two or four-year College or University in the United States that will lead to an academic degree. Eligible candidates include Royal Buying Group members and/or their children. The 2011 Royal Buying Group education scholarship program enrollment will open for applicants October 1st, 2011. Details and applications will be available to RBG members after logging onto the Royal Buying Group, Inc. website at http://www.royalbuying.com/ at that time.
About Royal Buying Group:
Royal Buying Group Inc., headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, is a national organization dedicated to maximizing sales and profitability of Convenience Stores, Petroleum Locations, College Book Stores, Truckstops/Travel Plaza Centers, Auto Repair facilities, Drug Stores, Tobacco Outlets, and Liquor Stores. Royal Buying Group has been named to the 2008, 2007, and 2003 Inc. 500, and the 2009 and 2006 Inc. 5000 as one of America’s fastest growing companies. RBG also was ranked as the 6th fastest growing company by Crain’s Chicago in 2008 and is listed as one of the largest privately held companies in the Chicago area. Royal Buying Group, Inc. now represents over 6000 locations nationwide. Their core service capabilities include negotiating with regional and national suppliers for impactful and competitive sales and marketing programs and providing category management expertise, state of the art marketing support, and excellent customer service support for its membership. For more information on Royal Buying Group, Inc., visit the website at http://www.royalbuying.com/.
The first recipient, Chelsea Fletcher is currently a senior at Columbia High School and is enrolled to attend Florida Gateway College in August. She plans on majoring in Veterinarian Medicine and minoring in Marine Biology. Chelsea’s mother, Tammy Fletcher works for Scaffs, Inc. dba S & S Food Stores in Lake City, Florida. S & S Food Stores has been part of RBG since 2010.
The second recipient, Stevie Durocher is currently enrolled at Lyndon Institute and will be attending Middlebury College next winter, where she intends on studying Biology and Dance. Stevie’s mother, Rosemary Durocher works for Fordham’s Mobil Mart, Inc., located in Lyndonville, Vermont. Fordham’s Mobil Mart, Inc. has been a part of RBG since 2010.
The Royal Buying Group Scholarship Program is open to eligible candidates that are High School seniors, or graduates who plan to or are enrolled at an accredited two or four-year College or University in the United States that will lead to an academic degree. Eligible candidates include Royal Buying Group members and/or their children. The 2011 Royal Buying Group education scholarship program enrollment will open for applicants October 1st, 2011. Details and applications will be available to RBG members after logging onto the Royal Buying Group, Inc. website at http://www.royalbuying.com/ at that time.
About Royal Buying Group:
Royal Buying Group Inc., headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, is a national organization dedicated to maximizing sales and profitability of Convenience Stores, Petroleum Locations, College Book Stores, Truckstops/Travel Plaza Centers, Auto Repair facilities, Drug Stores, Tobacco Outlets, and Liquor Stores. Royal Buying Group has been named to the 2008, 2007, and 2003 Inc. 500, and the 2009 and 2006 Inc. 5000 as one of America’s fastest growing companies. RBG also was ranked as the 6th fastest growing company by Crain’s Chicago in 2008 and is listed as one of the largest privately held companies in the Chicago area. Royal Buying Group, Inc. now represents over 6000 locations nationwide. Their core service capabilities include negotiating with regional and national suppliers for impactful and competitive sales and marketing programs and providing category management expertise, state of the art marketing support, and excellent customer service support for its membership. For more information on Royal Buying Group, Inc., visit the website at http://www.royalbuying.com/.
Royal Buying Group Announces the 2010 Vendors of the Year
March 31st, 2011, Burr Ridge, IL - Royal Buying Group, Inc. (RBG) announced the 2010 Vendors of the Year at the 2011 Independent C-Store Expo. RBG grants this award to vendors who provide the highest level of service and programming in their category to Royal Buying Group’s chain of independently operated convenience stores, college bookstores, truck stops/travel plazas and independently operated pharmacy locations, tobacco, and liquor store locations. The following companies and contacts were honored with this award:
Beverage Category
Paul F. Meder, Sales Director – National Retail Sales, Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
Candy Category
Sam Van Cleave, Regional Business Manager, Perfetti Van Melle
General Merchandise Category
Jim Blosser, Executive Vice President, Sales, Convenience Valet
Equipment Category
Jeff Bukantz, President, Flex Energy
Foodservice Category
Stephen Douglas, National Account Manager Convenience Stores, Boyd Coffee Company
Snacks Category
Scott Hoff, Central Area Director, Unilever Ice Cream
Tobacco Category
Rick Hunsberger, Vice President of Sales, Smokey Mountain Chew, Inc.
Distributor Category
Ken Long, Sales Manager, Dearborn Grocery Wholesalers
About Royal Buying Group, Inc. (RBG):
Royal Buying Group Inc., headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, is a national organization dedicated to maximizing sales and profitability of Convenience Stores, Petroleum Locations, College Book Stores, Truckstops/Travel Plaza Centers, Auto Repair facilities, Drug Stores, Tobacco Outlets, and Liquor Stores. Recently named to the 2008 Inc. 500, the 2007 Inc. 500, the 2006 Inc. 5000, and the 2003 Inc. 500 as one of America’s fastest growing companies, RBG also was ranked the 6th fastest growing company by Crain’s Chicago, and is listed as one of the largest privately held companies in the Chicago area. Royal Buying Group, Inc. now represents over 6000 locations nationwide. Their core service capabilities include negotiating with regional and national suppliers for impactful and competitive sales and marketing programs and providing category managemen t expertise, state of the art marketing support and excellent customer service support for its membership. Visit our website at www.royalbuying.com for more information on Royal Buying Group, Inc.
Beverage Category
Paul F. Meder, Sales Director – National Retail Sales, Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
Candy Category
Sam Van Cleave, Regional Business Manager, Perfetti Van Melle
General Merchandise Category
Jim Blosser, Executive Vice President, Sales, Convenience Valet
Equipment Category
Jeff Bukantz, President, Flex Energy
Foodservice Category
Stephen Douglas, National Account Manager Convenience Stores, Boyd Coffee Company
Snacks Category
Scott Hoff, Central Area Director, Unilever Ice Cream
Tobacco Category
Rick Hunsberger, Vice President of Sales, Smokey Mountain Chew, Inc.
Distributor Category
Ken Long, Sales Manager, Dearborn Grocery Wholesalers
About Royal Buying Group, Inc. (RBG):
Royal Buying Group Inc., headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, is a national organization dedicated to maximizing sales and profitability of Convenience Stores, Petroleum Locations, College Book Stores, Truckstops/Travel Plaza Centers, Auto Repair facilities, Drug Stores, Tobacco Outlets, and Liquor Stores. Recently named to the 2008 Inc. 500, the 2007 Inc. 500, the 2006 Inc. 5000, and the 2003 Inc. 500 as one of America’s fastest growing companies, RBG also was ranked the 6th fastest growing company by Crain’s Chicago, and is listed as one of the largest privately held companies in the Chicago area. Royal Buying Group, Inc. now represents over 6000 locations nationwide. Their core service capabilities include negotiating with regional and national suppliers for impactful and competitive sales and marketing programs and providing category managemen t expertise, state of the art marketing support and excellent customer service support for its membership. Visit our website at www.royalbuying.com for more information on Royal Buying Group, Inc.
I-C-Expo Advisory Board Announced
[Lisle, IL] Royal Buying Group, Inc. (RBG) announced its selection of the advisory board for the Independent C-Store Expo (I-C-Expo), which will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the Burr Ridge Marriott Hotel located at 1200 Burr Ridge Parkway, Burr Ridge, Illinois. This group of current independent c-store industry veterans helps guide topics and content for the Expo:
Carol Davis Tammy McDade
University of Illinois-Chicago Harvey’s Corner, LLC.
Chicago, IL 60607 Country Club Hills, IL 60478
Robert & Kay Murphy Ken Reichert
Devon Enterprises, Inc. dba 83 & Devon Citgo GROWMARK, Inc.
Bensenville, IL 60106 Bloomington, IL
Kim Skidmore Andrea Whitmore
Taddco No.1, LLC. dba Selma Shell Airport Shell
Selma, CA 93662 Wadsworth, IL 60083
Educational seminars will begin at 1:00pm with the doors to the trade show opening at 4:00pm. The trade show is scheduled to end at 8:00pm. This year’s expo will feature trade show floor and meeting space, networking, and educational seminars on various topics intended to help all convenience store operators. Speakers will include nationally recognized industry experts, supplier representatives, and a very special celebrity that will be announced in the near future. This expo will assist suppliers in receiving in-depth, first hand learning and insight into a key segment of the c-store industry. Supplier and Member awards will be presented at the trade show, and RBG will also be announcing the winners of the ninth (9th) annual Royal Buying Group Scholarship Program. Royal Buying Group will present two (2) scholarships to members and/or members’ children attending or enrolling to attend an accredited second ary educational institution.
A block of rooms at a special negotiated rate have been reserved for out of town members and vendors wishing to attend the event. You may reserve your room on-line at www.-i-c-expo.com or, contact Katie Ames at (630) 353-7952 or at k.ames@royalbuying.com for more information regarding room reservations. Interested members or prospective members may contact Angela Angelilli at (630) 353-7951 or at a.angelilli@royalbuying.com. For suppliers/manufacturers/vendors wishing to exhibit at the show, please contact Sharon Porter, Director of Vendors/Business Development at (630) 353-7975 or at s.porter@royalbuying.com.
About Royal Buying Group, Inc. (RBG):
Royal Buying Group Inc., headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, is a national organization dedicated to maximizing sales and profitability of Convenience Stores, Petroleum Locations, College Book Stores, Truckstops/Travel Plaza Centers, Auto Repair Facilities, Drug Stores, Tobacco Outlets, and Liquor Stores. Recently named to the 2008 Inc. 500, the 2007 Inc. 500, the 2006 Inc. 5000, and the 2003 Inc. 500 as one of America’s fastest growing companies, RBG also was ranked the 6th fastest growing company by Crain’s Chicago, and is listed as one of the largest privately held companies in the Chicago area. Royal Buying Group, Inc. now represents over 6000 locations nationwide. Their core service capabilities include negotiating with regional and national suppliers for impactful and competitive sales and marketing programs and providing category management expertise, state of the art marketing support and excellent customer service s upport for its membership. Visit our website at www.royalbuying.com for more information on Royal Buying Group, Inc.
Independent C-Store Expo Advisory Board
Carol Davis Tammy McDade
University of Illinois-Chicago Harvey’s Corner, LLC.
Chicago, IL 60607 Country Club Hills, IL 60478
Robert & Kay Murphy Ken Reichert
Devon Enterprises, Inc. dba 83 & Devon Citgo GROWMARK, Inc.
Bensenville, IL 60106 Bloomington, IL
Kim Skidmore Andrea Whitmore
Taddco No.1, LLC. dba Selma Shell Airport Shell
Selma, CA 93662 Wadsworth, IL 60083
Educational seminars will begin at 1:00pm with the doors to the trade show opening at 4:00pm. The trade show is scheduled to end at 8:00pm. This year’s expo will feature trade show floor and meeting space, networking, and educational seminars on various topics intended to help all convenience store operators. Speakers will include nationally recognized industry experts, supplier representatives, and a very special celebrity that will be announced in the near future. This expo will assist suppliers in receiving in-depth, first hand learning and insight into a key segment of the c-store industry. Supplier and Member awards will be presented at the trade show, and RBG will also be announcing the winners of the ninth (9th) annual Royal Buying Group Scholarship Program. Royal Buying Group will present two (2) scholarships to members and/or members’ children attending or enrolling to attend an accredited second ary educational institution.
A block of rooms at a special negotiated rate have been reserved for out of town members and vendors wishing to attend the event. You may reserve your room on-line at www.-i-c-expo.com or, contact Katie Ames at (630) 353-7952 or at k.ames@royalbuying.com for more information regarding room reservations. Interested members or prospective members may contact Angela Angelilli at (630) 353-7951 or at a.angelilli@royalbuying.com. For suppliers/manufacturers/vendors wishing to exhibit at the show, please contact Sharon Porter, Director of Vendors/Business Development at (630) 353-7975 or at s.porter@royalbuying.com.
About Royal Buying Group, Inc. (RBG):
Royal Buying Group Inc., headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, is a national organization dedicated to maximizing sales and profitability of Convenience Stores, Petroleum Locations, College Book Stores, Truckstops/Travel Plaza Centers, Auto Repair Facilities, Drug Stores, Tobacco Outlets, and Liquor Stores. Recently named to the 2008 Inc. 500, the 2007 Inc. 500, the 2006 Inc. 5000, and the 2003 Inc. 500 as one of America’s fastest growing companies, RBG also was ranked the 6th fastest growing company by Crain’s Chicago, and is listed as one of the largest privately held companies in the Chicago area. Royal Buying Group, Inc. now represents over 6000 locations nationwide. Their core service capabilities include negotiating with regional and national suppliers for impactful and competitive sales and marketing programs and providing category management expertise, state of the art marketing support and excellent customer service s upport for its membership. Visit our website at www.royalbuying.com for more information on Royal Buying Group, Inc.
Independent C-Store Expo Tradeshow Announcement
[Lisle, IL] Royal Buying Group, Inc. (RBG) announced today that its annual Independent C-Store Expo (I-C-Expo) will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the Burr Ridge Marriott Hotel located at 1200 Burr Ridge Parkway, Burr Ridge, Illinois. Educational seminars will begin at 1:00 pm with the doors to the trade show opening at 4:00 p.m. The trade show is scheduled to end at 8:00 pm.
This year’s expo will feature trade show floor and meeting space, networking, and educational seminars on various topics intended to help all convenience store operators. Speakers will include nationally recognized industry experts and supplier representatives. An advisory board has been assembled consisting of current independent c-store industry veterans to help guide topics and content. This expo will assist suppliers in receiving in-depth, first hand learning and insight into a key segment of the c-store industry. “The independent store operator comprises nearly two-thirds of the c-store universe, but has been the hardest group for suppliers to reach economically,” said Royal Buying Group’s President/CEO, Michael Zielinski.
Supplier and Member awards will be presented at the trade show; and, RBG will also be announcing the winners of the ninth (9th) annual Royal Buying Group Scholarship Program. Royal Buying Group will present two (2) scholarships to members and/or members’ children attending or enrolling to attend an accredited secondary educational institution.
“RBG’s Independent C-Store Expo is the perfect opportunity for retailers to come and meet one-on-one with National Representatives from leading c-store suppliers, to learn about new products, marketing promotions and opportunities to grow c-store sales,” added Angela Angelilli, RBG’s Vice-President, Member Services. “Going on our 11th year, we pride ourselves on making the Independent C-Store Expo a first class event, allowing retailers and suppliers to network, while enjoying our reception and an informal atmosphere. We invite, all brands of independent retailers, to come enjoy a day’s worth of activities starting with a c-store training course, with one of the industry best trainers, followed by free educational sessions on topics retailers face every day, and a trade-show exhibit with food, drinks and prizes throughout the night. We would like to help contribute in making your 2011 a suc cess. We hope to see you there!” The I-C-Expo is free for all RBG members and open to all retailers throughout the country. To register for this event, please visit www.i-c-expo.com
A block of rooms at a special negotiated rate have been reserved for out of town members and vendors wishing to attend the event. You may reserve your room on-line at www.-i-c-expo.com or, contact Katie Ames at (630) 353-7952 or at k.ames@royalbuying.com for more information regarding room reservations. Interested Members or prospective members may contact Angela Angelilli at (630) 353-7951 or at a.angelilli@royalbuying.com. For suppliers/manufacturers/vendors wishing to exhibit at the show, please contact Sharon Porter, Director of Vendors/Business Development at (630) 353-7975 or at s.porter@royalbuying.com.
About Royal Buying Group, Inc. (RBG):
Royal Buying Group Inc., headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, is a national organization dedicated to maximizing sales and profitability of Convenience Stores, Petroleum Locations, College Book Stores, Truckstops/Travel Plaza Centers, Auto Repair facilities, Drug Stores, Tobacco Outlets, and Liquor Stores. Recently named to the 2008 Inc. 500, the 2007 Inc. 500, the 2006 Inc. 5000, and the 2003 Inc. 500 as one of America’s fastest growing companies, RBG also was ranked the 6th fastest growing company by Crain’s Chicago, and is listed as one of the largest privately held companies in the Chicago area. Royal Buying Group, Inc. now represents almost 6000 locations nationwide. Their core service capabilities include negotiating with regional and national suppliers for impactful and competitive sales and marketing programs and providing category management expertise, state of the art marketing support and excellent customer service support for its membership. Visit our website at www.royalbuying.com for more information on Royal Buying Group, Inc.
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