Membership Benefits
Keep You Connected
The Grain and Feed Association of Illinois is a hub of news, networking opportunities, information and resources. We actively work with regulatory offices, organizations and associations affiliated with the industry to keep members engaged in industry discussions, activities and opportunities to help members be more profitable.
Government Relationships and Alliances
The Association has a long history of collaboration with various state and federal regulatory agencies including OSHA, EPA, the Illinois General Assembly and the United States Congress. Association members benefit from these relationships.
Safety and Regulatory Resources
One full-time employee is solely dedicated to GFAI’s Safety·Health·Environmental Services Program, which promotes industry safety and provides training and consulting to members who subscribe to this program.
Click here to learn more about the SHES Program.
Developing Professionals Group
GFAI provides educational programs, networking events and training opportunities for those who are new or newer to the grain handling and feed industries so no matter your age, you are welcome to attend! Please contact us if you are a GFAI member and would like to be informed of upcoming Developing Professionals events!
Student Support and Scholarships
Members generously invest more than $50,000 annually in student scholarships. The Association also works to promote the industry and inform students of the many career opportunities available.
Follow these links for details: Scholarship Information, Career Exploration & Student Membership Form
Information and Educational Services
Interact and learn from GFAI’s educational programs and events that feature timely topics and ongoing professional development opportunities. GFAI is also a respected resource to answer industry questions and provide products such as employee manuals, training videos, surveys, research and more. Visit our calendar of events and click here for a list of GFAI Resources.
AAIM Employers Association Membership
AAIM Employers Association will help you navigate the constant changes in HR, recruit and develop talent, understand complicated healthcare issues, maintain base knowledge of legal issues, manage compensation strategies – while pushing your organization to achieve success! This generously discounted membership is available to all Grain and Feed Association of Illinois members.
Visit the AAIM Flyer and Membership Application to learn more!
Energy Buying Program
The GFAI Energy Consortium is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation formed by the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois to provide energy risk management solutions for grain elevators, feed mills and related entities.
Visit www.gfaienergy.com to learn more about the GFAI Energy Consortium.
Political Action Committee
The Legislative Council for Better Government Political Action Committee (PAC) is funded by member contributions. These funds are used to support candidates and those in political office in Illinois whose goals best exemplify the purposes of the Council.
MembersChoice 401(k) Plan
The Grain and Feed Association of Illinois’ MembersChoice 401(k) Plan provides an inexpensive, flexible and yet robust company retirement plan. It includes professional investment advice through Merrill Lynch and top of the line administration with John Hancock Retirement Plan Services. Whether you are looking to start a company retirement plan or shopping to see if your long established plan can be improved, please contact us for information.
The Grain and Feed Association of Illinois is a hub of news, networking opportunities, information and resources. We actively work with regulatory offices, organizations and associations affiliated with the industry to keep members engaged in industry discussions, activities and opportunities to help members be more profitable.
Government Relationships and Alliances
The Association has a long history of collaboration with various state and federal regulatory agencies including OSHA, EPA, the Illinois General Assembly and the United States Congress. Association members benefit from these relationships.
Safety and Regulatory Resources
One full-time employee is solely dedicated to GFAI’s Safety·Health·Environmental Services Program, which promotes industry safety and provides training and consulting to members who subscribe to this program.
Click here to learn more about the SHES Program.
Developing Professionals Group
GFAI provides educational programs, networking events and training opportunities for those who are new or newer to the grain handling and feed industries so no matter your age, you are welcome to attend! Please contact us if you are a GFAI member and would like to be informed of upcoming Developing Professionals events!
Student Support and Scholarships
Members generously invest more than $50,000 annually in student scholarships. The Association also works to promote the industry and inform students of the many career opportunities available.
Follow these links for details: Scholarship Information, Career Exploration & Student Membership Form
Information and Educational Services
Interact and learn from GFAI’s educational programs and events that feature timely topics and ongoing professional development opportunities. GFAI is also a respected resource to answer industry questions and provide products such as employee manuals, training videos, surveys, research and more. Visit our calendar of events and click here for a list of GFAI Resources.
AAIM Employers Association Membership
AAIM Employers Association will help you navigate the constant changes in HR, recruit and develop talent, understand complicated healthcare issues, maintain base knowledge of legal issues, manage compensation strategies – while pushing your organization to achieve success! This generously discounted membership is available to all Grain and Feed Association of Illinois members.
Visit the AAIM Flyer and Membership Application to learn more!
Energy Buying Program
The GFAI Energy Consortium is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation formed by the Grain and Feed Association of Illinois to provide energy risk management solutions for grain elevators, feed mills and related entities.
Visit www.gfaienergy.com to learn more about the GFAI Energy Consortium.
Political Action Committee
The Legislative Council for Better Government Political Action Committee (PAC) is funded by member contributions. These funds are used to support candidates and those in political office in Illinois whose goals best exemplify the purposes of the Council.
MembersChoice 401(k) Plan
The Grain and Feed Association of Illinois’ MembersChoice 401(k) Plan provides an inexpensive, flexible and yet robust company retirement plan. It includes professional investment advice through Merrill Lynch and top of the line administration with John Hancock Retirement Plan Services. Whether you are looking to start a company retirement plan or shopping to see if your long established plan can be improved, please contact us for information.