CHAMBER CHECKS ACCEPTED HERECasey?s Mark of Distinction brands our 1,394 corporate stores in 9 states and makes our Midwest dominance visible. The number of stores we own is one source of distinction, but setting ourselves apart from our peers also comes from having the best people, increasing our knowledge, and being proactive. There are other marks as well:? Our policy of rewarding employees for increasing gross profit and controlling expenses attracts and retains quality people.? Our business thrives on information from our full point-of-sale technology.? We are known for having one of the best proprietary prepared food programs in the industry. ? We use our size to gain advantage in wholesale markets.? Our newly expanded warehouse adds tremendous capacity to our vertically integrated distribution system.? Seizing opportunities to make wise acquisitions is the key source of our growth.? An exceptionally strong balance sheet and adequate debt capacity give us financial flexibility. ? Analysts appreciate our quarterly reports on progress toward measurable annual goals and the monthly same-store sales data we post on our Web site.