Risk Management Academy Sessions for 2026 

Federated Insurance® Introduces 2½-Day

Federated Insurance® is excited to formally invite business owners and leaders to attend one of our complimentary 2½-Day Risk Management Academy (RMA) offerings in 2026. These industry-specific sessions are held at the Federated® Home Office in Owatonna, Minnesota, and are led by risk management professionals.

The RMA sessions can help business owners and leaders learn how to prevent losses impacting their bottom line by developing risk management best practices, connecting with industry peers facing similar challenges, working with insurance professionals who are committed to helping owners, and applying what is learned to make meaningful differences. Keep an eye out for the following dates:

    Petroleum – April 28–30, 2026

    Contractors – May 12-14, 2026

    All Industries – June 16-18, 2026

    Petroleum – August 11-13, 2026

    Dealers – September 22-24, 2026

    All Industries – November 3-5, 2026

Learn more and sign up today to attend one of these valuable 2½-Day RMAs to help take risk management to the next level.

At Federated Insurance, It’s Our Business to Protect Yours®

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DON'T MISS THIS!

TITLE: The Federal Hemp Ban, How the Industry Can Move Forward

DATE: December 16 

TIME: 12:00PM - 1:00PM

REGISTRATION LINK CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

DESCRIPTION: Congress recently passed legislation that will ban all non-industrial hemp products starting in November 2026.  FPMA has pulled together a panel of experts to talk about what Congress did and why, and how the industry and our allies can move forward to try and protect this category before the ban goes into effect.  You'll hear from Jon Taets, Director of Government Relations at NACS, Diana Eberlein, Executive Director of the Coalition for Adult Beverage Alternatives and Stoney Smith from our own Hudson Food Stores on this important topic.  

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Our panel will provide background on the hemp debate at the federal level ultimately culminating in the recent ban legislation, what efforts are underway to roll back that ban, what regulation may look like at the federal level, and what steps retailers should be taking to not only help with the advocacy efforts but also prepare to comply with the law if it isn't changed. 

IF YOU MISSED THIS WEBINAR, BELOW IS THE LINK TO WATCH IT AT YOUR CONVENIENCE.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WEBINAR

Title of Presentation: $5,000 Fines Ahead – What Florida C-Store Operators Must Do Now to Stay Compliant 

Topic Summary: Florida's Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco (DBPR) has finalized new enforcement rules for the Convenience Store Security Act, requiring all licensed convenience stores to submit approved employee training curricula and maintain compliance documentation. Noncompliance can result in fines up to $5,000 per violation per location and potential license action, with enforcement expected to begin soon after the new Form ABT-6081 is released. Key Learning Objectives 1

1. Understand the new DBPR rule requirements, enforcement timeline, and penalties for noncompliance with Florida's Convenience Store Security Act
2. Learn how to implement the only DBPR-approved training solution that covers all required topics: robbery prevention, reaction protocols, post-incident procedures, and personal safety
3. Discover how to quickly achieve compliance through FPMA's exclusive partnership, including mobile-friendly training and ready-to-file submission packages for each store location

Target Audience: FPMA members and Florida convenience store operators of all sizes 

Speaker Name: Jacob Forehand

Title & Organization: CEO, Trike.co

Email Address: [email protected]

Phone Number: (912) 286-4851

LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-forehand-3956b0b6

Brief Bio: Jacob Forehand is the CEO of Trike.co, the only DBPR-approved training provider in Florida specializing in convenience store security compliance. Under his leadership, Trike has developed the first and only training curriculum accepted by Florida's Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco (DBPR) for compliance with the Convenience Store Security Act. Jacob brings extensive experience in regulatory compliance and training solutions, focusing on mobile-first, practical training that fits the operational realities of retail environments. His company's partnership with FPMA ensures Florida convenience store operators have access to streamlined compliance solutions that protect against costly fines and license risks.