THE MISSION OF THE KENTUCKY GROCERS AND CONVENIENCE STORE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE COMMON INTERESTS OF COMPANIES ENGAGED IN THE MANUFACTURE, DISTRIBUTION, OR SALE OF GROCERIES, MOTOR FUELS, AND CONSUMER CONVENIENCE PRODUCTS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION TO GOVERNMENT AND ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBERSHIP; SUPPORTS AND STRENGTHENS THE GROCERY AND CONVENIENCE STORE INDUSTRY BY PROVIDING MEMBERS WITH EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AND KEEPING MEMBERS INFORMED; AND SERVES AS A CREDIBLE INFORMATION SOURCE ON BEHALF OF THE INDUSTRY.