The Virginia Petroleum and Convenience Marketers Association (VPCMA) is a statewide trade association formed in 1948 providing advocacy, educational and networking services to its membership. Until 1999, the Association (www.vpcma.com) was known as the Virginia Petroleum Jobbers Association. As the traditional jobber (wholesaler) evolved more into direct sales to consumers so did the Association. VPCGA now has over 600 members, who in turn own and operate more than 4000 retail locations across Virginia. Members operate gasoline/convenience locations, grocery stores, travel centers, sell home heating oil, lubricants and supply petroleum products to the motoring public, agriculture and maritime industries and the armed forces.