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.

Develop Attract Career PathwaysAt 7 Industry Events University students and faculty from select higher education institutions Internship InitiativesYear roundUniversity students and produce companies University OutreachYear roundUniversity students and administration Career BankYear roundStudents and industry professionals PROGRAMSDATESAUDIENCE

Develop Young Professionals WebinarsQuarterlyIndustry Professionals 35 and younger of all experience levels Young Professionals ReceptionFresh SummitIndustry Professionals 35 and younger of all experience levels Emerging Leaders ProgramMarchRising stars approximately years old PROGRAMSDATESAUDIENCE

Develop Women’s Fresh Perspectives Networking Reception Foodservice Conference Industry Professionals of all experience levels Women’s Fresh Perspectives Leadership Breakfast Fresh SummitIndustry Professionals of all experience levels Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference AprilWomen of all experience levels High Performance Management Conference SeptemberIndividuals in mid-level positions Executive Leadership SymposiumJanuaryTop 3-4 strategic decision makers PROGRAMSDATESAUDIENCE

Develop Retain O UR 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

Develop Industry 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 VOLUNTEERS OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT

Together we can grow our industry’s future talent.