Arlington, VA: The National Grocers Association (NGA) is pleased to announce the selection of Bob Woodward, famed Washington Post journalist, author, and Watergate scandal reporter, as the Opening General Session speaker for the 2014 NGA Show. Sponsored by Kraft Foods, the Opening General Session is the exciting kick-off to the Show, which will be held February 9-12, 2014 in Las Vegas, NV.
Woodward is best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of the Watergate scandal in 1973 and his reports on the September 11 terrorist attacks, both for the Washington Post where he currently serves as Associate Editor. In addition, he has authored or co-authored 17 national best selling non-fiction books including All the President's Men, Veil: The Secret Wars of the CIA, and Obama's Wars. Other famed journalists such as The New York Times' Gene Roberts and CBS News' Bob Schieffer have called Woodward and his work possibly the best reporting of all time.
"NGA is honored to have such a legendary journalist on our stage to kick off the 2014 Show," said Peter J. Larkin, President & CEO, National Grocers Association. "He has never been afraid to be on the cutting edge of investigative reporting, and his expertise in current affairs, economics, and the political arena underscore his relevance to our industry."
Woodward's presentation is just one of over 40 educational sessions and special events that will be featured at the 2014 NGA Show, the place "where independents gather." The 2013 Show saw record numbers as independent grocers, wholesalers, and suppliers joined together to address industry issues and make connections that improved their bottom lines. Registration will open in mid-July.
For more information on the NGA Show, visit www.theNGAshow.com.
Source: National Grocers Association (NGA)