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Interested Beats Interesting: A Two-Minute AI Lesson from Sam Richter
October 15, 2026
A two-minute lesson from Sam Richter on using AI for the first 85% of the work and your own judgment for the last 15% that builds trust.
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Thank You for a Great 2026 FISA Annual Conference
October 8, 2026
Thank you to the 250 attendees from more than 80 companies who joined us at Lansdowne Resort for the 2026 FISA Annual Conference.
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Meet FISA’s 2026–27 Officers and Directors
October 8, 2026
Gray Sherrill of M.G. Newell is FISA’s new President. Meet the officers and directors elected at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
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Welcome New Members: Axiflow Technologies and Weidner
October 8, 2026
Please join us in welcoming FISA’s newest members, Axiflow Technologies and Weidner.
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Congratulations, Rodney Dobbins, on More Than 50 Years
October 8, 2026
Former FISA President Rodney Dobbins retires after more than 50 years with Dobbins Company and the food industry.
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Events
UID 2027!
The University of Innovative Distribution (UID) returns to the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, IN, March 15–18, 2027. As in years past, FISA will sponsor two scholarships covering full UID tuition. Scholarship applications are due November 1, 2026, and recipients will be notified by December 1, 2026. This concentrated four-day educational program is focused on the unique needs of the industrial wholesale distribution industry. Students choose their own half- or full-day courses in distribution management, territory sales, marketing, negotiation, inventory management, sales management, human resources, leadership and more. Any employee of a FISA member company with at least two years in the industry is eligible to apply. Click here to learn more and download the 2027 scholarship application. Dates: March 15–18, 2027
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2027 FISA Annual Conference
September 16-19, 2027
In my opinion, FISA is the foremost resource for making meaningful connections with key distributor and equipment manufacturing leaders in the food and beverage industry.
Bryan Downer
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Sani-Matic, Inc.






