Our mission is to attract, develop and retain talent for the global produce and floral

industry.

PMA Foundation provides an array of leadership development solutions for produce and floral

businesses to ensure their employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to

the long-term success of their companies.

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Career Pathways At 7 Industry Events

University students and faculty from select higher education institutions

Internship Initiatives Year round University students and produce companies

University Outreach Year round University students and administration

Career Bank Year round Students and industry professionals

PROGRAMS DATES AUDIENCE

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Young Professionals Webinars Quarterly Industry Professionals 35 and younger of all experience levels

Young Professionals Reception Fresh Summit Industry Professionals 35 and younger of all experience levels

Emerging Leaders Program March Rising stars approximately 27-35 years old

PROGRAMS DATES AUDIENCE

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Women’s Fresh Perspectives Networking Reception

Foodservice Conference

Industry Professionals of all experience levels

Women’s Fresh Perspectives Leadership Breakfast

Fresh Summit Industry Professionals of all experience levels

Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference

April Women of all experience levels

High Performance Management Conference

September Individuals in mid-level positions

Executive Leadership Symposium

January Top 3-4 strategic decision makers

PROGRAMS DATES AUDIENCE

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OUR NEXT STEPS ARE TO ADDRESS OUR INDUSTRY’S NEED TO SUSTAIN A COMPETITIVE WORKFORCE.

“As talent becomes an increasingly important differentiator of corporate performance, the bar is rising both for management and boards to manage and monitor risks arising from talent (or the lack of it!). The best companies will differentiate themselves based on their depth of understanding of critical talent issues that impact strategy and performance. Organizations with the most effective leadership pipelines…ones that have a strong supply of candidates and flexibility to meet the changing needs of open roles…experience nearly double the rate of revenue and profit growth compared to competitors with weaker benches.”

– The Economist Intelligence Unit

DevelopIndustry Participation

Board of Directors

Fundraising Committee

Talent Development Committee

Advisory Committees• Executive Leadership

Symposium• Women’s Fresh

Perspectives

Career Ambassadors

Career Pathways Speakers

Career Pathways• Program held at FPFC

Convention• Program held at NEPC

Convention

Charitable Contributions to Industry Talent Fund• Corporate and individual giving

Program and Event Sponsorships

Fundraising Events• 5K Race for Talent at Foodservice

Conference• Joe Nucci Memorial Golf Tournament

at Foodservice Conference• 5K Race for Talent at Fresh Summit

VOLUNTEERSOPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT

Together we can grow our industry’s future

talent.