One of GFIA’s major goals is to ensure that our members connect with their locally elected officials.  When actively lobbying members of the General Assembly it truly helps when legislators are able to put an issue with the name and face of a person that the legislation may be affecting.  Grassroots lobbying is the most powerful tool that the GFIA legislative team has when advocating on behalf of our industry.  

How can you help the GFIA grassroots campaign?
  • Attend the GFIA Legislative Reception
  • Donate to the GFIA PAC Fund
  • Contact GFIA to set up a Store Tour or Plant Tour with your locally elected officials
  • Sign up for a Capitol Day
  • Write your legislator a Thank You Note for their Service
  • Attend Fundraisers
  • Invite your legislator to a GFIA Event- Holiday Party is a great one!
  • Invite your legislator to Store / Plant / New Business Grand Openings
  • Contribute personally to Campaigns
  • Personally host a fundraiser

    GFIA MEMBER INVOLVEMENT SURVEY

    Let us know - your relationships with elected officials help us to advocate for our industry!
    • Do your local legislators shop in your store? 
    • Do their children go to school with your kids? 
    • Are you in the same Sunday School class? 
    • Is your accountant, attorney or insurance agent an elected official? 
    • Do you have a family connection to a legislator?