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Invest In Your Business.
Become a member of glic+ffa today!
Investing in yourself and your business is one of the smartest moves you can make. At the Great Lakes Ice Cream + Fast Food Association (GLIC+FFA), we help you do just that by providing resources, industry insights, and a community of like-minded professionals. Membership gives you access to the latest trends, valuable updates through our newsletters, and ongoing opportunities to learn, connect, and grow—all designed to strengthen and support your success.
Taking the steps to become a member of GLIC+FFA not only provides you with instant access to a community of like-minded ice cream and fast food industry professionals, but also access to many self-investment opportunities including; having valuable and pertinent information communicated and shared throughout the year, discovering the latest industry trends, keeping you updated with both current and past issues of the GLIC+FFA Newsletters, and so much more!
Join now and make the wise choice of adding a wealth of valuable information for your business. We look forward to working together and you becoming a member of GLIC+FFA, the premier association supporting and enabling ice cream and fast food professionals.
Our Mission
To act as a networking association among members, distributors, and manufacturers to help our independent store operators manage their day-to-day business in an effort to maintain and enhance a profitable business status.
What We Do
Great Lakes Ice Cream +Fast Food Association (GLIC+FFA) is a voice and leader in the ice cream and fast food industry. GLIC+FFA provides information, education, and face-to-face opportunities to build business relationships. We deliver relevant and highly focused services and activities designed to enhance and broaden the knowledge base and professional development of our membership.
How it Works
Membership
GLIC+FFA is composed of store operators, distributors, and manufacturers in the ice cream and fast food industry. We value and promote diversity of membership, in terms of company size, products, and geographical area. Each active member has one vote, regardless of size.
Leadership
GLIC+FFA is represented by a 12-member volunteer Board of Directors. The Board of Directors provides strategic direction carried out by the President and professional staff.
Dues
When you pay dues to GLIC+FFA, you become a “member”. Dues are based on factors, rather than the number of locations. Therefore, all members can enjoy the benefits of membership without additional financial consequences.
Membership Benefits
Annual Convention & Trade Show
FREE entry to the 3-day Convention and 2-day Trade Show for owners, managers, and their employees (14 years and older). This is the industry’s premier forum for products, services, and information catering to the ice cream and fast food business.
Educational Seminars
FREE admission to seminars at the Annual Convention, sessions are specific to timely issues regarding the ice cream and fast food business along with breakout sessions and hands on demonstrations.
ServSafe Certification
ServSafe certification discounted to members. Food Managers need to know food safety and the critical importance of its role and how to share food safety knowledge with every employee. Taught by a certified instructor at the Annual Convention at a discount for members.
Friends First Program
For first time convention members. Our goal is to have first-time members feel welcome and will match you with a volunteer to welcome you and provide general information about the convention.
Mentor Program
Matching emerging leaders within the ice cream and fast food industry with seasoned professionals to learn from one another and enjoy a stronger professional experience.
The Ward J. Anderson Scholarship
Established in 1990 and named in honor of our founder, scholarships are awarded annually to student employees of its members.
Constant Contact
Powerful marketing tool made easy to grow your business. GLIC+FFA has partnered with Constant Contact to provide members up to a 25% discount and can try this for 60-days free.
E-Newsletters
Published quarterly with informative articles on industry topics, recipe ideas, store promotions, and more.
E-News
Enables us to communicate with members on fast breaking information.
Membership Directory
Allows members to find and connect with store members and supplier members instantly.
Resource Directory
Valuable information to operate your business better, includes; Workplace Posters and Human Resource forms.
Networking Opportunities
Tap into some of the best minds in the industry – your peers! Share ideas discuss trends, ask questions, and receive immediate answers.
Board of Directors
Membership of all types carry the right to vote and to hold office as a paid member of the Great Lakes Ice Cream + Fast Food Association, if elected by the membership at large.
Mentor Match Program
The GLIC+FFA Mentor Match Program connects emerging leaders with experienced store operators in the ice cream and fast food industry. By fostering the exchange of knowledge, guidance, and practical advice, the program helps build stronger entrepreneurs and a stronger industry. Whether you are looking to share your expertise as a mentor or grow your business as a mentee, Mentor Match provides the support and connections to help you succeed.
Membership Application
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Great Lakes Ice Cream + Fast Food Association. We are excited to have you as a part of our family and look forward to working with you! Please complete the following web application and we will contact you shortly.
