Legislator Spotlight: State Rep. Matthew Bradford
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2022? My priority is properly funding our public schools. For decades, Pennsylvania has failed to provide schools the funding they need for success, which leads to gross inequities between districts and communities that can afford to fill the void through local taxes and those who cannot. We […]
Preparing for a threat anywhere, anytime
It’s been nearly four months since a shooting at a Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, N.Y., became the latest high-profile, gun-related incident in a grocery store, killing 10 people and injuring others. A growing number of lone wolf-style attacks across the country have terrorized public places such as schools, churches, movie theaters, nail salons, grocery stores […]
Legislator Spotlight: State Sen. Dan Laughlin
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2022? Right now, my No. 1 priority is Senate Bill 690, my open primaries bill. We potentially lost some very good legislators in the House and Senate in this primary cycle, and I believe this Senate Bill 690 would have prevented that. Having a legislature that has […]
Taking a healthy approach to a volatile oil market
It’s hard to miss the headlines—edible oil production and pricing is headed down a slippery slope. Droughts, low production, the Russian/Ukrainian war, rising prices, increased demand for biofuel usage and other complications are making a major impact on edible oils. Jason Thomas (right), CEO of Healthy Brand Oil Corporation, recognizes the numerous challenges today. Fortunately, the […]
Association grows with four new members
PFMA welcomed associate members that offer integrated conveyance systems, energy services, HVAC maintenance and branded consumer foods. Advance Equipment Sales (AES) has been in business since 1993 and operates a Manufacturers Representative agency. AES acts as the factory salesperson for many products such as fixtures, shelving, refrigeration and equipment. AES strives to represent only the finest […]
Navigating the supply chain storm: How PFMA members are addressing supply chain & inflation
The state of retail in 2022 might be described best in one word: pivot. With just the first quarter in the books, retailers face lingering effects of COVID, complications of labor shortages, rising fuel prices and fresh challenges caused by the war in Eastern Europe. Supply is low, costs are high and frustration is mounting. […]
Legislator Spotlight: State Rep. Morgan Cephas
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2022? My top three legislative priorities include health equity and increasing access to care, including improving maternal health outcomes, education and workforce development and affordable housing. What is your biggest motivator as a legislator? My constituents are my biggest motivator. Sitting on the opposite side of City […]
Spring brings nine new members to PFMA
Ranging in services from advertising to convenience store solutions to confections and more, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association welcomed nine associate members this spring. Arcadia Publishing offers a selection of hyper local books specific to store zip codes. These books are sold in grocery stores in different states, highlighting local and regional history and culture from coast to […]
Legislator Spotlight: State Sen. Jake Corman
What are your top three legislative priorities in 2022? My legislative agenda is focused on creating new job opportunities for Pennsylvanians, improving education and empowering parents and protecting our communities. We made progress toward all these goals in 2021 by passing bills supporting educational choice and parental involvement, supporting businesses impacted by the pandemic, promoting […]
Making change one coin at a time
While working as a cashier at a convenience store, Krutik Patel noticed an odd trend. Each day, a young customer came in to buy a drink. Each day, he paid in cash and left his change. After a few days, Patel spoke up, pointing out that the customer easily could have covered the purchase of […]