Nueva Inglaterra: National Supermarket Association, Abasto Magazine

La NSA abrirá su sede en el centro de Providence, Rhode Island para su recién creado capítulo de Nueva Inglaterra.

IN THE NEWS CELEBRATING Hispanic Heritage NSA Opens a New England Chapter By Violeta Montes de Oca he National Supermarket Association months of discussions between Lieutenant (NSA), a trade association representing Governor Matos and NSA leadership, over 700 independently owned during which the Lieutenant Governor has supermarkets, will open headquarters advocated for the selection of Rhode Island Tin downtown Providence, Rhode for NSA’s headquarters based on the state’s Island for its newly established New England central location, competitive business costs, chapter. and rich talent pool. 吀栀e NSA is investing in Providence without “I AM EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE any economic or tax incentives from the state THAT THE NATIONAL SUPERMARKET or city. Sabina Matos, Lieutenant Governor ASSOCIATION HAS CHOSEN of the State of Rhode Island, announced the PROVIDENCE FOR THEIR NEW news on Monday, June 24. ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS, BETTER “吀栀e National Supermarket Association POSITIONING OUR STATE TO BECOME will be a valuable partner in reducing grocery A LEADER IN THE REGION’S FOOD costs for Rhode Island families, supporting ECONOMY.” LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR our vibrant community of food producers and SABINA MATOS.” SABINA MATOS. wholesalers, and eliminating food deserts in our state,” said Lieutenant Governor Matos. Founded in 1989, the National Store Bene昀椀ts Supermarket Association is a trade Through membership with the NSA, association representing the interests of grocery stores can access exclusive vendor independent grocery stores across the programs, receive technical assistance, East Coast. bene昀椀t from proactive and reduced-rate food safety inspections, and participate in New England Chapter other programs meant to reduce supply and ““We are extremely grateful for the administrative costs. overwhelming support we have received Independent grocery stores create 3,000 from the state of Rhode Island. This jobs and over $420 million in annual sales in commitment makes our mission more Rhode Island, and over $15 billion in annual achievable and impactful. Our mission is sales across New England. to advance and support the independent 吀栀e NSA focuses on establishing grocery supermarket owners by promoting stores in communities and neighborhoods innovation, sustainability, and community that lack access to traditional grocery chains. engagement. We rise by lifting others,” In Rhode Island, more than 25% of census said NSA New England Chapter President tracts are categorized as low-income and William Rodriguez. have limited access to fresh food. 吀栀e announcement caps over eighteen CREDIT FOR PHOTOGRAPHS:: COURTESY INSTAGRAM VICEGOBERNADORA SABINA MATOS 420 million + in annual sales create Rhode Island's independent grocery stores. $15 Billion + in annual sales created by independent grocery stores in New England. 1414 SSEEPPTTIIEEMBRMBREE//OOCCTTUUBRBREE 2 2002244 AABBAASSTOTO..CCOOMM