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IGIA Membership
The power of collaboration should never be underestimated. By working together as a single voice for the food industry, members of the Iowa Grocery Industry Association (IGIA) influence and improve the quality of the grocery, retail, and other food sales and distribution business throughout the state.
Who should join? Key Benefits Retail Member Benefits:
Legislative Representation
Each day, your interests are represented in front of Iowa lawmakers and regulators. The IGIA provides legislative lobbying on the state and national level to protect your business interests. Part of being an effective trade association is getting competitors to work together to accomplish common goals.
Liaison to Governmental and Regulatory Agencies
The IGIA monitors and provides assistance to members on problems with regulations or regulatory issues at the state and federal level. The IGIA has a strong relationship with several government and regulatory agencies and is a great resource for your organization. Industry Communications & Publications
The IGIA provides information to keep you on track with industry trends and legislation that impact your business by receiving:
· Quarterly magazine, iowa grocer
· Bi-Monthly newsletter, Scanner
· Bi-Weekly electronic newsletter, E-Scanner
· Weekly Legislative Update during the legislative session
· Special Industry Alerts
Manufacturer Coupon Processing
IGIA membership is required to participate in coupon processing with American Coupon Services.
Networking Opportunities & Discounted Member Rates
The IGIA provides opportunities to build relationships with other key retailers in the grocery industry, from golf tournaments to hosting Iowa’s only statewide grocery industry convention. As an added benefit, IGIA members receive discounted member rates to attend all IGIA events.
Supplier Member Benefits:
Networking Opportunities & Discounted Member Rates
The IGIA provides opportunities to build relationships with key retailers in the grocery industry, from golf tournaments to hosting Iowa’s only statewide grocery industry convention. As an added benefit, IGIA members receive discounted member rates to attend all IGIA events.
Industry Communications & Publications
The IGIA provides information to keep you on track with industry trends and legislation that impact your business by receiving:
· Quarterly magazine, iowa grocer
· Bi-Monthly newsletter, Scanner
· Bi-Weekly Electronic newsletter, E-Scanner
· Weekly Legislative Update during the Legislative Session
· Special Industry Alerts
Listing in Supplier Member Directory
All members are listed in the IGIA’s quarterly magazine, iowa grocer, as well as online at www.iowagrocers.com.
Member Participation in Committees/Councils
Get involved in the association by participating on various committees/councilsthat help plan IGIA functions throughout the year. Participating in an IGIA committee is a great way to network with industry leaders.
Scholarship Program
The Iowa Grocers Education Foundation awards scholarships to students who work part-time or a child of a full-time employee of an Iowa Grocery Industry Association member firm.
Statewide Government Relations Program
IGIA provides legislative lobbying on the national and state level to protect your business interests.
To Join
To learn about membership, contactIGIA info@iowagrocers.com or download a membership application.
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