WHO WE ARE Established in 1972, the Hawaii Food Industry Association (HFIA) is a nonprofi t 501(c)6 trade association that actively promotes the interests of Hawaii’s food and beverage retailers and suppliers through government relations, advocacy, member education and industry and community relations.

By joining HFIA, you become part of a broad network of food retailers, from independently owned neighborhood stores to large supermarket chains, manufacturers, national suppliers, whole-salers, brokers, distributors as well as many associate members involved with the food industry, including transportation, fi nan-cial institutions, media, services & repair, publishing, insurance and more.

We are the voice of Hawaii’s Food and Beverage Industry

PROGRAMS & SERVICESWe are your government and industry liaisons. Lobbying activities at Hawaii’s State Legislature and County Councils are our primary purpose and responsibility. We proactively advocate for the interests of our industry and our members. To accomplish this, HFIA has a strong and active voice within government to represent your views and interests. All members are encouraged to participate in HFIA’s Government Relations Committee (GRC), which decides the industry’s positions on bills up at the state and county level. We also disseminate information on new and upcoming legislation and regulations to our members.

Community Relations enhances the reputation of our industry by showing that we care. HFIA represents the industry’s position on controversial issues in the media so you don’t have to. HFIA

promotes all of the positive things the industry does for the com-munity, and also makes a point to contribute locally. HFIA works closely with the Hawaii Foodbank. Fundraising for the Foodbank is an important component of our networking and social events and our Executive Director Lauren Zirbel sits on the Hawaii Foodbank board. The Rainbow Fever Scholarships for Athletes Program, managed by the UH Foundation under the name HFIA Foundation, is another HFIA signature community service pro-gram. The HFIA Foundation also off ers scholarships to member company employees who wish to obtain a retail management certifi cate from an accredited school.

The Hawaii Retail Grocer Mag-azine is the only comprehensive magazine for the Hawaii Retail Food and Beverage Industry. Our magazine provides in depth coverage on issues that matter most to food industry businesses. The magazine also off ers target-ed promotion of your company to fellow leaders and decision makers in Hawaii’s food industry. Member news and updates are covered free of charge and we off er advertising space to mem-bers at highly competitive rates.

The Made In Hawaii Festival is the premiere exhibit show of Hawaii-made products. The Festival attracts over 40,000 visitors each year, and sales for participating exhibitors are estimated at over $10 million, including residual sales annually. The show is produced by HFIA, the 2021 Festival is Presented by Mahi Pono and the Central Pacifi c Bank Foundation.

MORE MEMBER BENEFITSNew Member Promotions. New Members are introduced to the HFIA Ohana in our Weekly Update and Hawaii Retail Grocer Magazine New Member Section. The new member promotion features your company logo, description, and links to your website so your fellow members can get to know your business and connect with you. This helps to promote your company and begin your networking process with our membership.

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RETAIL GROCERFALL 2020HAWAI’I

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Networking through HFIA’s Annual Convention, Social and Golf events helps you build relationships with the people you do business with! These events promote camaraderie among members, while generating income to support HFIA’s educational and advocacy activities. Our events draw Hawaii’s top retailers and suppliers and provide attendees with ideal opportunities to share insights and build relationships. HFIA also hosts educational and social events where you can build relationships with your elected representatives.

HFIA Weekly Update email newsletters provide you with targeted local and industry specifi c business news. They also feature information on events, links to resources, and updates on legislation and regulations. Members can also share updates like new locations, new products, promotions, acquisitions, changes in leadership, or any other information you want to provide your fellow HFIA members.

HFIA actively contributes to member education.The HFIA Foundation off ers all member companies 50% tuition reimbursement for employees attaining a Retail Management Certifi cate. This specialized program was developed by the industry for the industry. In addition, all of HFIA’s membership meetings contain an educational component and are a great way for HFIA members to stay up to speed on industry news, trends, and information.

Meetings provide updates and exchange of ideas, problems, challenges, and new programs. Meetings include Board and General Meetings, and our Annual Convention, where members elect Directors, and receive the Annual Report.

Rebate on Made in Hawaii Festival exhibit booth space!Qualifying HFIA members accepted as vendors at the Made in Hawaii Festival are eligible to receive a $100 discount per booth. Retailers and other HFIA Members are also invited to attend the Made in Hawaii Festival Buyers hours to connect with vendors before the Festival opens to the public.

Links to your company websitefrom www.hawaiifood.com. Your company logo, with a link to your web site, will be placed on the HFIA home page. This allows other industry members easy access to your company.

Bonus Benefi ts exclusively for HFIA members include up to 50% discounts on shipping through Aloha Air Cargo, 10-15% discounts at Aston resorts, and more! Details are available through your members portal at HawaiiFood.com.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Qualifying HFIA members accepted as vendors at the Made in Hawaii Festival are eligible to receive a $100 discount per booth. Retailers and other HFIA Members are also invited to attend the Made in Hawaii Festival Buyers hours to connect with vendors before the Festival opens to the public.

Links to your company websitefrom www.hawaiifood.com. Your company logo, with a link to your web site, will be placed on the HFIA home page. This allows other industry members easy access to your company.

Bonus Benefi ts exclusively for HFIA members include up to 50% discounts on shipping through Aloha Air Cargo, 10-15% discounts at Aston resorts, and more! Details are available through your members portal at HawaiiFood.com.

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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES

RETAIL (Per Location) DUES

Convenience Stores $150(less than 10,000 sq. ft.)

Grocery Stores ......................................$250(less than 25,000 sq. ft.)

Restaurants ...........................................$250

Super Markets .......................................$350(Less than 75,000 sq. ft.)

Big Box Stores .......................................$450(Over 75,000 sq. ft.)

Maximum Dues $1,250

Liquor License Association: an additional $20 per store (max $160) is assessed for each liquor license held per firm.

SUPPLIER DUES

0-10 Employees ....................................... $500

11-50 Employees .................................... $750

51-100 Employees ............................. $1,000

101+ Employees ................................. $1,250

ASSOCIATE DUES

Per Firm ....................................................... $500

It is our intention to allow grocers and food industry businesses of all sizes access to the full range of membership benefits, while providing a cap in dues for all members.

Note: 20% of membership dues are not tax deductible.

HFIA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONAll HFIA members receive the full range of HFIA Member Benefi ts including representation at the State Capitol; new member promotions; a link to your company website from hawaiifood.com; HFIA weekly update email bulletins; education & meetings; access to all social and golf events; and more.

90% of HFIA Retailer and Supplier Membership Dues are tax deductible as a normal business expense. The remaining 10% is earmarked for lobbying and is not tax deductible under the IRC. If your company has a policy prohibiting any lobbying expenses, please advise us and we will not include any of your membership dues in the HFIA lobbying budget.

RETAIL / DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER CATEGORYPlease calculate your membership dues based on # of stores and retail liquor licenses according to the fee schedule on left of this sheet.

Convenience Store(s) # of stores _______ # of liquor licenses _______ Dues Amount $ ____________________

Grocery Store(s) # of stores _______ # of liquor licenses _______ Dues Amount $ ____________________

Super Markets # of stores _______ # of liquor licenses _______ Dues Amount $ ____________________

Big Box Stores # of stores _______ # of liquor licenses _______ Dues Amount $ __________________

Restaurants # of stores _______ # of liquor licenses _______ Dues Amount $ __________________

TOTAL DUE (Note maximum dues of $1,250 + $160 for liquor licenses)................. $ ________________

SUPPLIER CATEGORY

☐ 0 - 10 Employees $500 ...........................................Dues Amount $ _____________________________

☐ 11 - 50 Employees $750 ............................................Dues Amount $ _____________________________

☐ 51 - 100 Employees $1,000 .........................................Dues Amount $ _____________________________

☐ 101 + Employees $1,250 .........................................Dues Amount $ _____________________________

ASSOCIATE CATEGORYNot associated with the sale and distribution of product.

☐ Associate Member $500 ...........................................Dues Amount $ _____________________________

100% of Associate level dues are deductible as a normal business expense.

CONTACT INFO

Company ____________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Name __________________________________________ Job Title ____________________________

Address ________________________________ City__________________ State _________ Zip ___________

Phone __________________________________ Email _______________________________________________________________ ________________

Website url ___________________________________________________________________________________

List any additional contacts in your company who wish to receive HFIA e-newsletters and our quarterly magazine:

Name ____________________________ Job Title _______________________Email ______________________

Name ____________________________ Job Title _______________________Email ______________________

Name ____________________________ Job Title _______________________Email ______________________

Referred By:If you were referred to HFIA by a friend or colleague, please be sure to tell us their name, company, email!

Name ____________________________ Company _____________________Email _____________________