The Georgia Food Industry Education Foundation (GFIEF) does more than provide scholarships to deserving students in the food industry. The Foundation also funds many educational and training programs for the food industry. 

Our popular Independent Retailer Seminars are open to all independent grocers in the state, even non-GFIA members! We are passionate about our goal to provide industry education, and work hard to bring quality programs and engaging speakers to each seminar. Learn More…

The Foundation also sponsors the speakers at the seminars  held at the annual GFIA convention. Topics and speakers are chosen for their relevance to the grocery industry. The convention seminars are always popular among convention attendees.  Learn More…

Let us help you put your membership dollars to work by offering course fee reimbursements! The Training Reimbursement Program, funded by the Education Foundation, provides up to $250 per year in training course fee reimbursements to GFIA Retailer members. Download and complete the GFIEF Training Reimbursement Form to request fee reimbursements.