The Region’s Premier Network of Food and Beverage Companies and Professionals.
Whether you are a start-up, corporation or industry partner, membership in the Council affords you, and your organization education and access to experts in the food and beverage industry.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- The latest information on industry trends – Business Resources
- Educational forums focused on industry-specific issues
- Round table meetings with access to experts in their field
- Social media presence on the LIFC website, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
- Brand or Product recognition through presentations, articles, and blogs
- Legislative and regulatory updates and alerts
- Grant opportunities that can benefit your business
- Workforce creation through the LIFC Job Center
- Community forums and access to data through the LIFC website member page
- Networking Social Events
- Community service and Philanthropic opportunities
- Access the LIFC YouTube channel to view content from our meetings and special events
If you have any questions about membership please contact membership@longislandfoodcouncil.com
| Membership Category | Description | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Start-up | Sole Proprietors or business with less than 3 years of experience or less than $50,000 in annual sales |
$ 99.00 Start-up to 1 year in business $250.00 after 1st year in business |
| Food or Beverage | Business that produces and sells food or beverage products (i.e. manufacturer, restaurant, bakery, retailer, etc.) |
$250.00 Sole Proprietors $500.00 Corporations |
| Service Business | Business that supports food or beverage industry (i.e. accountant, attorney, bank, card processing, nutritionist, marketing services, brokers etc.) |
$250.00 Sole Proprietors $500.00 Corporations |
| Out of Region | Business out of the NY Region has access to weekly Virtual Meetings. | $125.00 Sole Proprietors |
| Non-Profit/Education | Non-profit, universities, and other educational or philanthropic organizations with food or beverage relationships. |
$ 250.00 Sole Member $500.00 Multi Member Organization |
| Student | A student is someone from an accredited college/university/institution who is currently enrolled full time as a student [a minimum of 12 credits], or as a part time student [less than 12 credits] without full time employment. |
Student dues are at a reduced rate for a maximum of 4 consecutive years from the original join date. |
If you are applying for a Student membership we require that you send us proof of student status, which can be in the form of ONE of the following:
• Letter of confirmation on official letterhead from your university/college/school official verifying student status
• Enrollment Certificate from university/college/school official verifying student status
• Registrar/Bursar receipt for current semester registration/charges
• Grade Report or Student Schedule from current semester
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