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MAFSI History
What is a Rep?
Why MAFSI Reps?
The Foodservice Industry
Trends
Business Barometer
Market Forecast
Rep Firm Benchmarking
The Good, The Bad, and The Foodservice Industry (GBFSI) Podcast
Training
2026 MAFSI Conference
Foodservice Academy
Foodservice 101
Industry Certifications
MAFSI Certifications (MTC)
Pantry of Knowledge (POK)
Regional Meetings
Smartphone Video Workshop
Upcoming Events/Webinars
Tech
FEDA Rep Finder
KCL NapkinSketch
KCL RepConnect
SpecPath
SpecQuote
Specifi SpecLink
NEW - SpecSpotter
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Best Practices/Guidelines
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Excel Tool for Business Barometer
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Looking for New Partners
MAFSI Messenger Online Newsletter
MAFSI Programs
Member Company Locator
Networking Directory
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The Good, The Bad, and The Foodservice Industry (GBFSI) Podcast
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Alison Cody, Executive Director
April 24, 2023
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Articles By Alison Cody, Executive Director
MAFSI NEWS: Meet Our Newest Team Member, Frances Powell - Feb/Mar 2025
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Alison Cody, Executive Director
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Mar 30, 2025
Introducing Frances Powell: Driving Excellence in Customer Service, Membership, and Member Programs Through Innovation at ...
MAFSI NEWS: Meet Our Newest Team Member, Dustin Gill - Feb/Mar 2025
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Alison Cody, Executive Director
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Mar 30, 2025
Introducing Dustin Gill: Elevating Membership and Program Sales Through Innovation and Strategic Engagement at MAFSI
ASK ALISON: What is Specifi SpecLink? - Feb/Mar 2025
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Alison Cody, Executive Director
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Mar 30, 2025
Question: What is Specifi SpecLink? Answer: What a great question! Specifi SpecLink is an integration that connects SpecPath ...
ASK ALISON: What Do MAFSI Members Need to Know About the NAFEM Show? - January 2025
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Alison Cody, Executive Director
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Feb 03, 2025
Question: What Do MAFSI Members Need to Know About the The NAFEM Show '25? Answer: What a great question! We are all looking ...
ASK ALISON: As a Rep, What Should I Look Out for in My Contracts? - Oct/Nov 2024
Posted by
Alison Cody, Executive Director
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Dec 01, 2024
Question: As a Rep, What Should I Look Out for in my Contracts? Answer: That is a great question. A handshake deal may feel ...
ASK ALISON: What is the MAFSI Business Barometer Survey and Why is it Important to the Foodservice Industry? - Aug/Sept 2024
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Alison Cody, Executive Director
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Sep 06, 2024
Question: What is the MAFSI Business Barometer Survey and Why is it Important to the Foodservice Industry? Answer: The MAFSI ...
ASK ALISON: How can MAFSI Reps and Manufacturers Better Support Service Agents? - June/July 2024
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Alison Cody, Executive Director
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Jul 18, 2024
In this segment, Alison addresses industry-related topics and provides valuable guidance to help you navigate challenging ...
ASK ALISON: What Does MAFSI's Podcast, The Good, The Bad, and The Foodservice Industry (GBFSI) Cover? - April/May 2024
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Alison Cody, Executive Director
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Jul 18, 2024
Question: Have you been watching the MAFSI podcast, The Good, The Bad, and The Foodservice Industry (GBFSI)? Answer: ...
MAFSI NEWS: MAFSI’s 2024 Newly Elected Board Members - April/May
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Alison Cody, Executive Director
,
Jul 18, 2024
Introducing MAFSI's Newly Elected Board Members MAFSI is proud to announce its 2024 newly elected Board Members. Our Board ...
BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT: Allied Industry Partner Mixer at NRA - April/May 2024
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Alison Cody, Executive Director
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Jul 18, 2024
MAFSI members, mark your calendars for Friday, May 17th from 5:00 – 6:00 pm for a mixer to kick off NRA 2024! The Allied ...
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