MAFSI MESSENGER FULL ISSUE

MAFSI MESSENGER FULL ISSUE - Oct/Nov 2023

MAFSI Messenger: Your Ultimate Resource for Association News and Industry Insights

Welcome to Oct/Nov 2023 edition!

MAFSI MESSENGER

OCT/NOV 2023

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:
Why Foodservice Rocks!
Neil Inverso, ONE SOURCE REPS
Oct/Nov 2023

Happy Q4! Where did this year go? Today, I want to highlight our efforts to bring more young people into the foodservice industry. We recognize the need to improve how we communicate about our industry, showcase the diverse range of careers available, and make it more accessible for young people to get involved in foodservice.

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	FEATURE ARTICLE: The Top 5 Reasons to Attend MAFSI 2024 this January Melissa Greenwald, Greenwald Sales & Marketing, LLC Oct/Nov 2023 Everyone’s favorite conference is back. As if we needed to tell you why the 2024 MAFSI Conference is going to be best one ever? And, why would we limit it to only 5 reasons? The list can go on for pages and pages. But who has time to read all of that? Here’s a quick list of our favorite reasons to attend. Read article/watch video.

	FACTORY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Joe Flaherty, CFSP, Mercer Culinary Oct/Nov 2023 Joe Flaherty, CFSP, Mercer Culinary, is passionate about foodservice, manufacturing, marketing, and technology-based retail. His guilty pleasure? He can't live without his guitars! Read article/watch video.

	ASSOCIATE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Kelly Cain, SEFA Oct/Nov 2023 Kelly Cain, SEFA, is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of driving strategic change and impressive growth across various industries. Her favorite non-work activity? She loves playing tennis. Read article/watch video.

	MAFSI NEWS: Meet Our Newest Team Member: Cheryl Goode Oct/Nov 2023 As MAFSI continues to further its commitment to cutting-edge technology and data, we are delighted to announce that Cheryl Goode, has joined MAFSI as our Director of Data Operations and Information Technology. Read article.

	MEMBER BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT: Foodservice 101 Oct/Nov 2023 Foodservice 101 benefits all employees, no matter their level of experience. It is the only industry training program that explains the intricacies of the channel partners' relationships, roles, and responsibilities, how we work together to serve the operator, and even foodservice math! Read article/watch video.

	MEMBER BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT: Pantry of Knowledge Oct/Nov 2023 MAFSI's Pantry of Knowledge offers access to over 800+ educational courses at an affordable cost. The Pantry of Knowledge allows members to work toward certification paths in six areas or choose classes that personally provide the most value to them. Read article/watch video.