NAFEM members are eligible for a wide array of benefits. As
a member, you are welcome to take full advantage of the numerous opportunities detailed
below:
Equipment and Supplies Overview Seminar
Committee Involvement
Serving on a committee offers members the unique opportunity to influence critical areas of the industry, including professional development, global markets, industry relations, legislative, regulatory and technical issues.
The NAFEM Show
The NAFEM Show is the Western Hemisphere's premier foodservice equipment and supplies showcase. The NAFEM Show attracts more than 20,000 attendees and more than 650 exhibitors displaying products in 700+ categories. In 2009, The NAFEM Show shifts to the beginning of the year, and makes an important move to Orlando -- all to ensure The NAFEM Show remains the premier equipment and supplies venue for foodservice professionals. See you at the next show in Orlando, February
10-12, 2011, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, USA.
Find Manufacturers
NAFEM members enjoy a free company listing in Find Manufacturers -- a searchable online database of manufacturers and exhibitors. The end-user community relies on this valuable tool to find manufacturers and their products year-round.
Government Relations
NAFEM's voice in statehouses and on Capitol Hill gets louder and stronger each year. Tackling everything from trade barriers and tariffs, to environmental regulations and energy issues, our advocacy on behalf of our members continues to grow.
Research
Industry professionals look to NAFEM's bienniel Size & Shape of the Industry Study to assist in business planning, developiong new products and benchmark setting. Our comprehensive reports available exclusively to NAFEM members include the Operations & Supply Chain Study and Wage & Benefits Study.
Publications
Several publications are available for both members and allied industry professionals
including:
Technical Affairs
Industry standards and requirements are constantly
changing. The NAFEM office can provide you with up-to-date information on new
standards from organizations such as NSF, as well as provide you with a means for
submitting your input on standards development. For more information, contact NAFEM Headquarters.
Market Opportunities
Interested in exploring new markets? NAFEM pavilions put member companies front-and-center at various trade fairs throughout the year, including Gulfood (Dubai), Hotelex (Shanghai) and Food & Hotel Asia (Singapore).