PFMA’s Fall Legislative Conference Returns Food, Beverage, and Policy
Join us October 7–8 at the Hershey Country Club for PFMA’s 2025 Fall Legislative Conference, two days of timely policy updates, expert insights, and high-impact networking for Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry. This annual event connects retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and service providers with the information that shapes business decisions in the Commonwealth. From regulatory changes […]
PFMA welcomes five new members
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Shelf Confidence Returns for Season 8
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is proud to announce the return of its original podcast, Shelf Confidence, for a brand-new season. Season 8 premieres Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 9 AM and features eight weekly episodes exploring the challenges and innovations shaping Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry. https://youtu.be/SMQk6XKheVw Each episode highlights a timely topic, from […]
Legislator Spotlight: Sen. Nick Miller
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2025? I want to invest in solutions that impact affordability and give opportunities to succeed for my constituents. Making lives better for working folks is my top priority – with energy costs rising and housing becoming more unattainable, it is harder for families to prosper. My priorities […]
PFMA awards Ridge Scholarships to 21 students
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) is pleased to announce the 21 recipients of the 2025 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship. Each student will receive a one-year, $2,500 scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year. “Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients,” said Alex Baloga, president and CEO of PFMA. “We’re proud to support these exceptional […]
What actually happens after a cyber-attack? And what should you be doing to prepare?
BY PFMA MEMBER: CBIZ We’ve all heard of businesses getting hit by cyber-attacks. The headlines come and go, but what actually happens after the breach? CBIZ’s Technology team has helped countless small and mid-sized companies recover in real time, and we’ve learned what truly matters in those critical early hours. Picture this: ransomware locks you […]
Workforce Development with Central Penn College
BY PFMA MEMBER CENTRAL PENN COLLEGE Curtis Voelker, MPS, is the Executive Director of College Relations at Central Penn College, where he leads strategic partnerships and workforce initiatives connecting students with career opportunities. In today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape, the demand for adaptable and highly skilled professionals is stronger than ever. Central Penn College’s Center […]