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MPCA
exists to promote the longevity and success of petroleum marketers
through the unified efforts of its members.
This
is accomplished through networking, public image promotion, member
service programs, positive political and governmental interaction
and intervention, business survival education, creating an environment
for success, daily problem solving, strong leadership for the association,
social functions for the organization, and solidarity-speaking with
one voice concerning our issues, concerns and values.
Values
promoted by MPCA encompass success, stability, equity and fairness
in business methodologies, a proactive approach to business and
technology, reciprocity with colleagues, loyalty to the industry,
and friendship and camaraderie among members.
MPCA History
The Missouri Oil Jobbers Association was formed in 1937 by a group
of independent petroleum marketers who recognized a fundamental
truth - there is strength in numbers. This small but focused group
grew in size, scope and influence and in 1997 became the Missouri
Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association (MPCA).
MPCA's
membership represents approximately 570 independent petroleum marketers
and convenience store operators, petroleum suppliers and associated
industry companies. The marketer members include gasoline and diesel
fuel wholesalers, commissioned gasoline distributors, gasoline reseller-retailers,
retail fuel oil dealers and independent marketers who store and
supply residual fuel oil. Collectively, MPCA members account for
nearly 50% of Missouri gasoline sales and 75% of Missouri home heating
oil sales under either their own company name or the trademark of
their supplier. MPCA members are small business owners who fuel
the state's economic vitality and employ approximately 25,000 Missouri
citizens.
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