Government Affairs
The Georgia Food Industry Association is the only Georgia association solely dedicated to protecting Georgia’s retail food industry before state and regulatory agencies. Our purpose is to limit government’s intervention in your business so that you can concentrate on taking care of your customers. Passing legislation to allow Sunday alcohol sales along with leading the charge to have the WIC moratorium lifted are just two examples of GFIA’s work on your behalf.
It is no secret that the regulatory and legislative burdens placed on the food industry are many. Regulations and legislation ranging from WIC and alcohol licensing, interchange fees, plastic bag bans and minimum wage laws greatly affect GFIA member companies. We work with legislators to draft bills, monitor pending legislation and testify on bills and regulatory proposals that affect our industry.
Through our experienced legislative team, our strong grassroots network and our growing PAC fund, Food Industry for Good Government, GFIA is committed to be the voice of the retail food industry. Members can contact GFIA President, Kathy Kuzava for any questions or concerns regarding legislation or regulations.
The Georgia Food Industry Association is the only Georgia association solely dedicated to protecting Georgia’s retail food industry before state and regulatory agencies. Our purpose is to limit government’s intervention in your business so that you can concentrate on taking care of your customers. Passing legislation to allow Sunday alcohol sales along with leading the charge to have the WIC moratorium lifted are just two examples of GFIA’s work on your behalf.
It is no secret that the regulatory and legislative burdens placed on the food industry are many. Regulations and legislation ranging from WIC and alcohol licensing, interchange fees, plastic bag bans and minimum wage laws greatly affect GFIA member companies. We work with legislators to draft bills, monitor pending legislation and testify on bills and regulatory proposals that affect our industry.
Through our experienced legislative team, our strong grassroots network and our growing PAC fund, Food Industry for Good Government, GFIA is committed to be the voice of the retail food industry. Members can contact GFIA President, Kathy Kuzava for any questions or concerns regarding legislation or regulations.
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State Advocacy
Your legislative team reviews and analyzes hundreds of bills each session to determine if something could be harmful to your company. We meet with legislators and staffs, attend committee meetings, testify on your behalf and work with coalitions with similar interests. You will be kept up to date through our legislative updates. [Learn More…] Federal Advocacy Your GFIA legislative team works closely with our national partners on legislative issues that could negatively affect your business. We bring a team to Washington each year to lobby everything from healthcare to menu labeling. [Learn More…] Regulatory
We all know that the grocery industry is heavily regulated. In a typical week, retailers reach out to the GFIA on assistance in applying for a SNAP or WIC license, understanding the requirements for a check cashing license, or finding an alcohol training program. The GFIA works with Georgia’s regulatory agencies on your behalf and is your one-stop shop to assist with regulatory challenges. [Learn More…] |
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How Can YOU Make a Difference?
Member involvement is the key to our success. Here’s just a few ways you can give us a stronger voice…
Grassroots Initiative
Legislators know their local grocers, so grassroots is a very effective technique the GFIA uses to lobby our elected officials. These relationships are invaluable to our success at the state capitol.
How can you be a part of GFIA’s grassroots team? Attend GFIA’s legislative reception, visit your legislator at the capitol or invite your elected leaders to tour your store or plant. Most importantly, let the GFIA team know about your legislative connections! [Learn More…]
Need to know your elected leaders? Click here to find your legislator using your address.
PAC Fund
The Georgia Food Industry Association’s political action campaign fund was established to assist candidates and legislators who are supportive of Georgia’s grocery industry. The Food Industry for Good Government (FIGG) is an important way to ensure our strong presence at the state capitol. We sincerely thank our members who understand the importance of investing in the political process. [Learn More…]
Legislative Events
The Georgia Food Industry Association provides several events each year that bring our members together with our elected officials. Join us for our Legislative Reception, learn about the political process by spending a day with GFIA's legislative team at the state capitol. [Learn More…]
