Sen. Terri Bryant joined Joe Koppeis as he was honored by the Illinois Retail Merchants Association. | Facebook
Sen. Terri Bryant joined Joe Koppeis as he was honored by the Illinois Retail Merchants Association. | Facebook
Groceries of Southern Illinois was named the 2022 Illinois Retailer of the Year during the Illinois Retail Merchants Association’s 65th annual meeting at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago on Oct. 6.
“I am in Chicago today celebrating with the Illinois Retail Merchants Association as they honor our very own Joe Koppeis,” Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) wrote on Facebook.
“(Koppeis) is a true retail entrepreneur, who started by mopping floors at a grocery store as a teenager to becoming one of the most successful merchants in southern Illinois. Joe understands the importance our industry plays in people’s lives and how investment can build stronger communities, and generously supports countless community programs and nonprofits,” Rob Karr, president and CEO of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, said. “On behalf of retailers across Illinois, we are proud to recognize (Koppeis) with this award, and thank him for his dedication and tireless work.”
“It is an honor to receive this recognition, which I would like to share with my family and employees, whose support and commitment have helped drive our success,” Koppeis said. “I enjoy helping people, whether that’s making sure customers have access to the food and medicine they need or providing jobs and opportunities to allow people to stay in Illinois. It’s those accomplishments that excite me most, and I appreciate the Illinois Retail Merchants Association for their advocacy on behalf of retailers across Illinois to help make them happen.”
Koppeis owns and operates Groceries of Southern Illinois, one of more than 30 businesses he owns throughout southern Illinois.
Bryant will be running unopposed in November's general election.
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