As a member you would be entitled to the following benefits:
Our strength is in our numbers – every membership counts.
Join and learn more about Retail Member Benefits (open to any retail food establishment operating in Ohio)
Join and learn more about Associate Member Benefits (open to any supplier, distributor, wholesaler, manufacturer, or service provider doing business in Ohio)
As an OGA member, you benefit from three registered lobbyists dedicated to helping you with unfair laws or proposed laws that affect your business in Ohio
Weekly updates (via The Weekly Checkout) on necessary information about the Ohio Food Industry
Timely notice about food recalls, scams, fraudulent checks/coupons - over 30 special alerts were sent to members in 2010
Up-to-date postings and changes for minimum wage, smoking, etc. – turnkey compliance
Required government postings (OSHA minimum fine $1,000!)
Notification of WIC and license inspections
We “go to bat” for you with lottery, liquor and complaints to the Attorney General
Help with understanding and complying with new labeling and food safety regulations
Representation for fair treatment on food stamp (EBT) regulations
Initiated a $200,000 lawsuit to challenge the constitutionality of the Commercial Activities Tax (CAT)
Tuition Reimbursement on any course or seminar related to your food industry job – up to $1,000 per person per year!
Service discounts over and above what you could get alone on such items as workers compensation, money orders/wire transfers, health insurance, fuel, natural gas, etc.
The list could go on, but where else could you get all of the above for such a minimal investment?
