CStore Momentum Serves as Meeting Ground for Young C-Store Executives

During the three-day event, young professionals will have countless opportunities to network with peers and make lifelong connections.

Each year, young executives from all corners of the industry gather at the CStore Momentum conference for a show filled with networking, education and invaluable insights from c-store professionals.

This year’s event, hosted by Chestnut Market, will take place in Tarrytown, N.Y., from Aug. 19-21.

Over the course of the three-day conference, young professionals will be treated to numerous dedicated networking breaks where they will get the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers and hear about the operational hurdles, challenges and strategies that they have been encountering in their early careers.

“CStore Momentum accelerates team member development by providing access to industry leaders, peer networking and expert insights beyond participants’ day-to-day roles,” said Greg Ehrlich, president of Beck Suppliers, which operates FriendShip Kitchen in Ohio, and board chairman of the National Advisory Group/CStore Connections board. “The program fosters leadership growth, strategic thinking and a broader industry perspective while helping participants build valuable professional relationships. Each year when our team members return from CStore Momentum, they do so with renewed energy and enthusiasm along with fresh, actionable and meaningful ideas that lead to impactful change.”

The event will kick off on Wednesday, Aug. 19 with a welcome mixer where attendees can expect an evening of bonding and conversation before the conference fully kicks off on Thursday.

Throughout the day on Thursday, networking breaks will be mixed into the agenda which also features educational sessions, burning issue exchanges and a keynote address from Wawa’s Director of Store Operations Jason Read.

On Friday, Aug. 20, attendees can build upon their connections during exclusive guided store tours throughout some of Tarrytown’s flourishing convenience stores, including Chesnut’s award-winning “The Hutch” location, where participants will receive a complimentary lunch.