HFMA Member Benefits

Manufacturer Chapter Membership

Chapters include Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii

(as of July 1, 2003)

 

P.O. Box 30812, Honolulu, HI 96820, U.S.A.; Telephone: (808) 422-HFMA (4362) E-mail: [email protected] / Website: www.FoodsofHawaii.com

 

Who Qualifies?

Manufacturers or processors of Hawaii food products operating on Oahu, Maui, or Hawaii.  Companies operating on other islands may choose a Chapter. Companies active on multiple islands may join as a Statewide Manufacturer member. Product(s) manufactured must be 51% value added in Hawaii in order to qualify for membership. Only those products may be marketed through HFMA sponsored promotions.

Annual Dues

$275 annually per member for Manufacturer Chapter membership and $375 for Statewide Manufacturer. The dues are payable each fiscal year (July 1 to June 30).

Membership

Benefits:

 

In most cases, meetings, gatherings, and promotional events on one island are open to other island Chapter members.

 

In very few cases, the prices for an event on another island may differ for an off island chapter member.

 

Most promotional events on Oahu are the same price for all chapter members.

 

All mainland and Foreign promotional events are the same price for all Chapters.

·         Membership gatherings that provide opportunities to network with your peers and discuss and find solutions to industry problems and issues. Scheduling on each island differs.

·         Membership meetings featuring speakers on industry and business issues – scheduling on each island differs.

·         Discounts on selective trade shows for HFMA members. Current list of discounted trade shows includes (7/1/03 – 6/30/04):

o        Douglas Trade Shows’ Hawaii Market Expos (discounted booth’s are limited)

o        Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality & Foodservice Expo (currently up to 30% discount on booth price).

·         Opportunity  to participate in HFMA sponsored In-Store promotions

·         Opportunities to participate in discounted advertising programs.

·         Opportunities to participate in Federal grants through the HFMA for product development and other programs as available.

·         Opportunity to participate in State of Hawaii sponsored programs through the HFMA to promote Hawaii made products in Hawaii, the Mainland, and foreign markets as available.

·         Opportunity to participate in educational programs as available. Receives first priority along with Statewide members if space is limited.

·         Company and product listing, contact information, and link to your e-mail and website on the HFMA’s web site ([email protected]).

·         Company and product listing and contact information in HFMA printed membership directory.

·         Eligible to include products manufactured in Hawaii in all static displays at no cost. Member is responsible for providing sample products and/or empty packaging to HFMA for inclusion.

·         Receives e-mailed newsletter and other notices of HFMA events.

Board, Officers And Directors

Member or member representative is eligible for any position on the Chapter board.

Voting

One vote per paid member or member representative on statewide and Chapter issues and election of statewide and Chapter board.

HFMA Logo

Eligible to utilize HFMA logo on packaging for approved products manufactured in Hawaii. (Product must be 51% wholesale value added in the State of Hawaii.) Logo and HFMA name may only be used on products in an approved manner. All other uses must be approved by the HFMA Board.