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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

  • Philadelphia Chamber President Testifies on behalf of Coalition Against Mandated Scheduling Practices
    PFMA is opposed to proposed legislation that would dictate scheduling requirements for Philadelphia businesses and their employees. Rob Wonderling, president and CEO, Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, testified today on behalf of a coalition, which includes PFMA and Wawa as members, against scheduling mandates before the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Children and Youth. Read the testimony

    2017 Legislative Review Available
    Take a look at the association's government relations work from last year and learn about our priorites for 2018. Read more

    PFMA Announces 2018 State Legislative & Regulatory Priorities
    The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) recently announced its legislative and regulatory priorities for 2018. Read More

    Help Ax The Philly Bev Tax
    The Philly Bev Tax is hurting businesses. Join the coalition to fight this burdensome tax on Beverages. Learn more

    Philadelphia Beverage Tax In the News
    Interviews, press releases and articles about the Philadelphia Beverage Tax and the harm it's causing to PFMA members' businesses. Read the News
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    WINE SALES
    PLCB Provides Ordering, Distribution & Selection Support
    Pennsylvania supermarkets and convenience stores are being supplied by the PLCB for wine sales. Ordering, distribution and selection support is being provided by the PLCB.
    Here are links to the PLCB for ordering, licensing and any future license auctions.

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PFMA Recommends Federated Insurance
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association recently selected Federated Insurance Companies as the re
RESOURCES & TRAINING

  • We Card Training
    ​    Ensure that your associates know how to properly “card” and deny minors’ attempts to purchase age-restricted products. Check out WeCard.org for training, handouts, signs and other resources.

    RAMP Training
    Find out more about specialized alcohol sales training for PFMA members.

    Food Safety Certification Training
    Find out more about FEC Courses at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
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Food Safety Certification Training
Find out more about FEC Courses at the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.



Pennsylvania WIC Program Increases the Maximum & Competitive Price for Eggs
Due to an outbreak of the avian influenza making its way across the country, the price of eggs has spiked. The Pennsylvania Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program has increased the maximum and competitive price for eggs. Learn more
We Card
We Card Training
Ensure that your associates know how to properly “card” and deny minors’ attempts to purchase age-restricted products. Check out WeCard.org for training, handouts, signs and other resources.

Pennsylvania WIC Program Increases the Maximum & Competitive Price for Eggs
Due to an outbreak of the avian influenza making its way across the country, the price of eggs has spiked. The Pennsylvania Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program has increased the maximum and competitive price for eggs. Learn more


PA Independent: Armed with Powerful Lobbyists, Union Stonewalls Liquor Privatization 
Andrew Staub of the PA Independent provides an excellent summary of the hurdles to privatization in Pennsylvania. Read more
2015 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship Recipients Announced
An independent judging panel has selected 24 Ridge Scholars and one Weis Markets Scholar for 2015-16. Congratulations to all the recipients and thank you to all students who applied and to the members who advertised the scholarship to their associates.
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PFMA Lauds Senate for Passage of HB 182 Expanding Pharmacists Ability to Provide Care
PFMA praised the Pennsylvania Senate today for the passage of HB 182, which expands the care pharmacies can offer. Read more


PFMA Lauds Senate for Passage of HB 182 Expanding Pharmacists Ability to Provide Care
PFMA praised the Pennsylvania Senate today for the passage of HB 182, which expands the care pharmacies can offer. Read more


2015 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship Recipients Announced
An independent judging panel has selected 24 Ridge Scholars and one Weis Markets Scholar for 2015-16. Congratulations to all the recipients and thank you to all students who applied and to the members who advertised the scholarship to their associates.
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PFMA MEMBER SURVEY
PFMA members: We are currently conduct a survey so that we can better serve you. Please complete our survey to help us add even more value to your membership. Complete the Survey


PFMA MEMBER SURVEY
PFMA members: We are currently conduct a survey so that we can better serve you. Please complete our survey to help us add even more value to your membership. Complete the Survey


Not a PFMA member? 
Call or email us to learn more about the benefits of retail and associate membership. Call the office at 800-543-8207 or email.


Not a PFMA member? 
Call or email us to learn more about the benefits of retail and associate membership. Call the office at 800-543-8207 or email.

Government Relations
The Senate has passed legislation to prevent municipalities from creating employee leave policies.
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PFMA Praises Senate Vote in Favor of SB333
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