As a member you would be entitled to the following benefits:

• 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

• 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

• Tuition Reimbursement on any course or seminar related to your food industry job – up to $1,000 per person per year!

• Scholarships available to employees and/or dependents

• Service discounts over and above what you could get alone on such items as workers compensation, money orders/wire transfers, health insurance, fuel, electric and natural gas, etc.

• The list could go on, but where else could you get all of the above for such a minimal investment?

Learn more about becoming a Retail Member or an Associate Member.