NEW MEMBERS We would like to welcome our new members to NWFPA! We look forward to working with our newest processor, supplier and associate processor members.
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MEMBERSHIP TASKFORCE In an effort to boost processor memberships at NWFPA, a task force has been organized to encourage peer-to-peer recruitment. Join us to unite and strengthen the Association and industry NWFPA welcomes any and all members to participate. The first formal gathering will be at Autumn Assembly of Committees in the Embassy Suites Lobby bar, Tuesday, September 30, at 5:30 p.m.
List your internship opportunities on nwfpa.org/careers.
Looking for qualified interns? Post your information on NWFPA's new Internship Board. Opportunities are promoted to students of Food Science and other relevant fields as experiential learning in the food industry. Interns are also eligible to apply for the NWFPA Endowment Fund for Scholarships and Education. Since 1989, 77 scholarships have been awarded to students residing in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. The 2014-2015 scholarship winners are Katie Smoot, Washington State University; Sarah Tensa, Oregon State University; and, Travis Chase, University of Idaho.
FOOD SAFETY TRAINING
NWFPA's training center offers an array of classes from experienced food safety experts
NWFPA offers several GFSI training courses throughout the year.
Share what you know at the 2015 NWFPA Expo and Conference
Share your expertise with colleagues at the Northwest Expo and Conference. Abstracts are being accepted to deliver 20-minute educational presentations (known as FREDtalks) from supplier partners in the Expo Hall Theater. We invite you to share best practices, case studies, success stories, and proven techniques in a non-commercial presentation which will enhancevisibility.
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Sign up now to sponsor or exhibit at the 2015 Northwest Food Processors Expo and Conference
The Northwest Food Processors Expo and Conference is the largest conference of its kind in the U.S., attracting more than 4,000 industry professionals and decision-makers from across the Northwest and North America. The event takes place January 12-14 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. No other marketing medium delivers higher ROI than a strategically targeted trade show.
Click here for more information on sponsorships, and to download the Exhibitor Prospectus.
THANK YOU
To the sponsors of the Executive Board Summit
Our annual Executive Business Summit was held May 15-17, 2014 at the beautiful Coeur d’Alene Resort in Idaho. Hot topics in food processing were discussed, covering issues in food safety, consumer communications, and federal and state government affairs. A big thank you to the sponsors that made the summit possible: Bank of the West; Barrett Business Services, Inc., Cummins, Goodman, Denley & Vickers, PC; International Paper; Moss Adams LLP; Produce Careers, Inc.; BHS Specialty Chemical Products; and, TRICO Companies, LLC.
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AUTUMN ASSEMBLY
Golf tournament and fishing derby
Calling all golfers, anglers and food processing professionals! Join NWFPA's annual social gathering of Autumn Assembly, October 1. Have fun with friendly competitions in the golf tournament and fishing derby, and then join everyone for the Awards Dinner at the Columbia Edgewater Country Club.
Northwest Food Processors Association appointed three officers and elected six new members of its board of directors at its annual membership summit in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. NWFPA’s Board of Directors appointed Jim Robbins of Bolthouse Farms as Chair, to replace Mark Dunn of J.R. Simplot. Steve Rowe of Darigold was appointed Chair-Elect and Debbie Radie of Boardman Foods Vice-Chair of the Association. NWFPA’s Board of Directors is comprised of three officers and 15 board members. Each board member serves a 3-year term. See our complete list of Board Members.
