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The Florida Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association		 Just the Facts
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Membership Benefits

The Florida Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association’s phones and doors are always open to FPMA members for consultation on individual business problems, interpretation of laws and regulations, or assistance in negotiation with governmental agencies. As an FPMA member, your company will receive on-going quality State Representation in the Florida legislature and before various relevant regulatory bodies.

  • National Representation
    Our members are automatically represented by the Petroleum Marketers Association of America (PMAA.), National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), and the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers Association (SIGMA) ~ all of which are national organizations comprised of state and regional petroleum marketing and convenience store associations, which band together to create a nationwide network dedicated to quality collective federal representation.
  • FPMA’s Annual Convention & Trade Show
    Its the only of its kind in the state of Florida with hundreds of people in attendance to view over 200 exhibits displaying the latest in petroleum, convenience store products, services and technologies. The convention program includes industry workshops, national speakers, membership meetings, brand meetings, social functions and direct interaction with other industry and government representatives.
  • FPMA Website
    www.FPMA.org is a readily available resource for all members. FPMA’s website is your connection to all other FPMA members, national organizations, governmental services, and daily news of interest. With a click of the mouse ~ you have direct access to many Internet resources, industry information, as well as a free classified section for members.
  • Membership Directory
    FPMA produces an annual publication which is a cross-reference guide to Marketers and Suppliers, as well as, governmental and association information.
  • The Petrogram
    The FPMA publishes a high profile quarterly industry magazine. It is a source of technical information, industry trends, customary C-Store, Environmental, and Legal columns, special profile features – focusing on Marketers, Suppliers, YEOs, and free classified section for members.
  • Food & Fuel NotesA weekly update from the FPMA President which highlights current events, legislative, regulatory, marketing, and technical issues and is sent each Monday morning, via email or fax to all members.
  • “On-Request Education”
    FPMA develops and conducts educational seminars, web discussions, workshops, and on-going Round Table (open discussion) Workshops to assist the members in keeping up with management skills, personnel issues, and any industry focused needs as requested by our members.
  • Scholarship Program
    College scholarships available to FPMA members, their employees and dependents.
  • Petropac
    Used for political contributions assisting in making a legislative difference for our industry.
  • Member Service Products
    These enable our members to be in compliance with the latest regulatory requirements, as well as products to assist in day-to-day business needs, such as marketing, administration, safety, and personnel needs.
  • Legal Hotline
    As an FPMA member, you have direct access to legal counseling on taxes, environmental, business operations and governmental issues via a toll free telephone number and via the web in 2000.

Association Goals

The goals of the Florida Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association are to:

  • Advance the Free enterprise system, specifically the business concerns of its members;
  • Pool the energy and resources of its members in the pursuit of common objectives;
  • Encourage mutual communication among its members and elected officials;
  • Serve as ombudsman for its members at the national, state and local levels of government;
  • Provide industry related, educational opportunities for its members through publications, seminars, conventions and networking;
  • Promote broad representation of Florida's petroleum and convenience store industry through an inclusive membership program;
  • Foster a positive public image of the industry.