MEMBERSHIP
MARKETING/ BRANDING
The Latino Food Industry Association and its Board of Directors work to enhance the awareness of our members’ products and services via a variety of platforms. These platforms also provide opportunities for our members to market their services and products to other LFIA members. Platforms include: monthly mixers, social media posts, weekly newsletters, annual trade show and a variety of different events throughout the year. Most are free for members! Non-free events are offered at discounted rates. Additionally, the Latino Food Industry Association engages in a variety of community outreach efforts and forges partnerships with strategic stakeholders and organizations which benefit our members.
NETWORKING
Joining LFIA grants our members access to an extended network of leaders in the food industry. Members have an open invitation to any of the Board of Director’s scheduled meetings and annual membership meetings, which open the doors for further networking opportunities. Additionally, your name, and contact information will be listed in the Latino Food Industry Association’s Member Directory that is available online and distributed to each member.
EVENTS
As a member of the Latino Food Industry Association, you will receive preferred access and discount to LFIA and other industry events such as:
• Industry Trade Shows
• Annual Latino Food Symposium hosted by i LFIA
• LFIA Golf Tournament
• Holiday Even
• Legislative Day in Sacramento
• Monthly Mixers
• and MORE!
GROUP DISCOUNT RATES ON BUSINESS SERVICES
Latino Food Industry Association members are given superior advantages in terms of pricing, rates, and services. Through exclusive partnerships, we offer access to products and services at group discount level rates. For example:
• Worker’s Compensation Insurance
• Health Insurance
and other work related benefits.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
The Latino Food Industry Association’s benefits extend to support retail members with business development and professional growth services including but not limited to, personalized business strategies, permitting and licensing, and human resources assistance. These services are at an additional cost, however we have formed alliances with industry experts and have contracted discounted rates for our members.
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
At LFIA we work with our members to find new and innovative ways to improve their business by taking advantage of our partnerships with companies that are developing cutting edge technology. Through a series of workshops and seminars, we will show our members the most updated methods to maximize their resources and use high tech systems to enhance their business.