Benefits of MSFA Membership

All Members Enjoy:

• Collaborative marketing and display efforts at major trade shows
• Discounted exhibit space in high profile MSFA display islands
• Free access to a prominent platform for distribution of press releases and announcements via the MSFA web site.
• Frequent members-only email updates on breaking industry news and marketing opportunities.
• "Food for Thought" newsletter full of great promotional opportunities, hint and tips, and news of recent and upcoming events.
• Networking events and facility site visits, with opportunities for fellowship and peer support.
• NEW BENEFIT: Kinko's Discounted Printing and copying. Discounts on black & white and color copying, finishing, binding, lamination and oversize printing (vinyl banners, foam-core mounted posters, and more!). Valid only at the Chestnut Hill FedEx Kinko's location. Place your order via the web and they deliver, often for free. Download the details in this Word file.
• NEW BENEFIT: Group Health Insurance! MSFA members can apply to Tufts and Harvard/Pilgrim to receive group rates. Contact the MSFA insurance consultant at 866-303-2810 for personal service.
• NEW BENEFIT: Enterprise Rent-a-Car Discount! You will need the members-only password info, from the newsletter emailed to members.
• NEW BENEFIT: DHL overnight and ground delivery discount for members! You will need the members-only password info, provided in the newsletter that is emailed to members.
• NEW BENEFIT: Staples.com discount for members! You will need the members-only password info, provided in the newsletter that is emailed to members.
• Access to technical assitance through our network of producer and government agency contacts.
• Exciting seminars that save you $$ and further your industry expertise.
• Inclusion in the MSFA product catalog and visibility via the Member Directory.
• Opportunity to participate in the Massachusetts Gourmet Gifts Program
• Participation in the MSFA Gourmet Products Program in which the MSFA places members' products in stores.
• Free participation in the MSFA Yahoo Group for resources, referrals through online networking, contacts and connections.
• Young businesses gain access to the advice of experienced business owners.
• Established businesses enjoy the opportunity to collaborate with each other and give back to the community of younger members.
• Membership in the ONLY association dedicated to promoting MA Specialty foods and helping YOU succeed!
  

Associate Members Also Enjoy:

Valuable marketing tools and opportunities such as:

• Membership lists for lead generation
• Opportunities for promotion of your expertise through seminars and networking events as well as newsletter profiles and columns
• MSFA is the ONLY association comprised of MA Specialty Foods Manufacturers and allied companies!

Member Discount Programs:

Discounted exhibition fees at industry exhibitions. Members receive advance notice and details via email update and our quarterly newsletter.

Kinko's Discounted Printing and copying. Discounts on black & white and color copying, finishing, binding, lamination and oversize printing (vinyl banners, foam-core mounted posters, and more!). Valid only at the Chestnut Hill FedEx Kinko's location. Place your order via the web and they deliver, often for free. Download the details in this Word file.

Group Health Insurance! MSFA members can apply to Tufts and Harvard/Pilgrim to receive group rates. Contact our MSFA insurance consultant at 866-303-2810 for personal service.

Enterprise Rent-a-Car Discount You will need the members-only password info, provided in the quarterly newsletter emailed to members.

DHL overnight and ground delivery discount You will need the members-only password info, provided in the quarterly newsletter emailed to members.

Staples.com discount for members You will need the members-only password info, provided in the quarterly newsletter emailed to members.

Testimonials

"My Grandma's of New England has taken advantage of many very affordable and profitable marketing and sampling opportunities that we never even would have known about if we weren't members of the MSFA."

Bruce Mills, Vice President
My Grandma's of New England

"Since joining the MSFA my business has grown over $100,000! Participation in MSFA trade shows has helped my business immensely!"

Souren Etyemezian, President
Fastachi Mixed Nuts