Inspire the next generation of food and beverage manufacturers!

NJFPA member Melissa Eckstein is the District Career Facilitator of the Gateway 2 Careers program at Gateway Regional High School. She is legendary throughout the state for developing symbiotic relationships between education and the workforce. (Food Forum Podcast S2E7)

Having cultivated partnerships with 150 businesses and counting, she has created career opportunities for students, as well as workforce development prospects for companies. You are invited to participate in their December 2nd career day to speak to Gateway students directly about careers available at your company and learn about the workforce programs at Gateway 2 Careers that are building a pipeline of talent for area businesses.

NJFPA Stradley Ronon Food Forum is back to finish Season 2!

The next round of episodes of the NJFPA Stradley Ronon Food Forum Podcast are currently being recorded! 

Congratulations to the Hosts and Guests of Season 1!

With 10 episodes recorded, Season 1 of the NJFPA Stradley Ronon Food Forum Podcast is already creating a buzz standing out with true stories and honest advice on the NJ Food Processing world.

As your business and your circumstances change, relisten for advice on every stage of your business:

Starting up : 

Grow Your Professional Network Online with the NJFPA

Network and keep up with industry news with NJFPA on LinkedIn.

• Like what you heard on the latest NJFPA Food Forum Podcast? Speakers are always tagged on LinkedIn so members can connect.
  
  
• Hiring or marketing a Job Fair on LinkedIn or other social media? Tag the NJFPA to help broaden your reach.
  
  
• Share and comment on industry news to grow your knowledge and profile as a thought leader.
  
  
• Host members only conversations in the NJFPA discussion group.

Log on to NJfoodprocessors.org to update your profile: 

• Search the Member Directory to connect with members in a particular town, field or company. 
  
  
• Have an opportunity to share? Members post jobs for FREE on the exclusive NJFPA Job Board and Resume Bank as a part of NJFPA's commitment to supporting the community.
  
  
• NEW! See even more great opportunities in one place with additional postings from ZipRecruiter. (Well below our member opportunities!)

FIND YOUR YES at the NJFPA JOB BOARD

NJFPA Stradley Ronon Food Forum Episode 8

In NJFPA Stradley Ronon Food Forum Episode #8 Bill Mandia, Partner at Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP, speaks with Jared Cannon, Founder and CEO of Simply Good Jars. Bill and Jared talk about COVID causing a 98% sales loss and how they bounced back, hiring and the Shark Tank.

In Episode #8 listeners will hear: 

• How a personal problem turned into a business opportunity.
  
  
• How COVID caused them to instantly lose 98% of sales and upended their entire business model - but focusing on their values and strengths led to a natural pivot.
  
  
• Redefining what “profit” means for an organization.
  
  
• Company culture that has made hiring fast and employees highly motivated. “We’ve never written a job description.”
  
  
• Jared’s almost missed opportunity on Shark Tank.
  
  
• Jared’s predictions for future changes in the food industry.

NJFPA Stradley Ronon Food Forum listeners will hear from different corners of the food processing industry and see unique perspectives. You will hear who's done it, who's done it well, and lessons you can use today to drive your company forward.

Get inspiration and insights listening on your desktop, your phone, in the car, on a run or even read the full transcript.

Welcome to the NJFPA Food Forum Podcast!

It is finally here! Over the last year NJFPA has heard amazing stories of resilience, perseverance and ingenuity from our members and we couldn't keep them to ourselves. Bill Mandia from Stradley Ronon, will be our interviewer extraordinaire and kick off Season 1 with our very own NJFPA President, Mark Macellaro.

NJFPA Food Forum listeners will hear from different corners of the food processing industry and see unique perspectives. You will hear who's done it, who's done it well, and lessons you can use today to drive your company forward. 

In Episode #1 listeners will hear: