CFIC represents the food industry’s perspective before the legislature in Raleigh and Columbia and works closely with the Washington congressional delegations of both North and South Carolina. Additionally we work with agency and department heads to bring together people and ideas that integrate consumer and retail concerns. We work to ensure that elected officials understand the food industry’s point of view on grocery issues.

First Benefits Insurance -- CFIC members in North Carolina can avail themselves of the competitive rates offered by our mutual insurance company providing workers’ compensation. This insurance company, created by retailers for retailers, provides friendly service and competitive rates for grocery members in North Carolina.

CFIC offers educational seminars, an annual convention , and a twice monthly newsletter to keep members abreast of industry trends and issues.

A highly qualified staff serves the membership from offices in Raleigh, North Carolina.

CFIC awards scholarships to students in both North and South Carolina. The application process opens every January and the announcement of the thirty $1,000 winners will be made at our annual convention in July. The scholarship distribution is paid directly to the school of the recipient for the fall semester.

We Want You!
Whenever you join, you will begin receiving “The ExpressLine.” This eight-page newsletter is issued twice each month, or 24 times each year.

Retail annual dues remain at just $30 per store (no maximum cap), please complete the membership application. Remember, your involvement strengthens our industry network.