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As companies that sit alongside adjacent points of the supply chain, foodservice equipment and supplies distributors and manufacturers are especially susceptible to regulatory and policy shifts. Meanwhile, much-needed legislation such as the extension of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act appears to be in limbo until after the upcoming election. Despite those obstacles, this issue of FEDA News & Views shows how business advocacy groups like the National Association for Wholesaler-Distributors and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are still finding ways to advance their legislative and regulatory agendas.
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10 Fighting for Wholesale Tax Cuts Stuck in
Holding Pattern Key parts of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are set to expire at the end of 2025 but action appears unlikely until after the election.
Distribution NAW’s Brian Wild talks about the importance of policy work and coalition building in educating lawmakers and regulators about the distribution industry.
TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATIONS
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Unlocking the Power of Data
Analytics transformation allows dealers to build insights into customers that lead to predictive and prescriptive actions.
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Assessing Loper Bright’s Impact on the Regulatory Landscape The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision limits the power of federal agencies and opens new doors to challenge regulatory overreach.
Chairman’s Message By David Stafford
I06ndustry Insights By Jeff Bauman
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Mission Forward By Tracy Mulqueen
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Chief Operator Changes in the Industry
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Breaking Down NSF’s Commercial Food
Addressing the Silent Struggle in Foodservice
CHOW is a multifaceted organization focused on improving the lives of individuals in and around the foodservice industry.
Equipment Standard This widely used and referenced foodservice industry standard establishes food protection and sanitation requirements for a broad range of nonmechanical products.
38 Debunking Marketing:
“Quality Sells Itself ” Matching marketing to the buyer’s journey can create warmer leads and establish dealers as industry authorities.
ON THE MOVE
Recent Promotions, Hires and Retirements at FEDA Member Companies
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New FEDA Members Fall 2024 3
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