Future Food Industry Leaders

Overview

Investing in Your Company's Future

New Workforce ▪ Current Workforce
Recruiting ▪ Networking

Join us for the Future Food Industry Leaders Program at Saint Joseph’s University. This annual two-part program is designed to deliver an ROI for your company while supporting the university in developing the best and the brightest talent to keep our industry sustainable.

Who

FFIL is hosted by the East Coast Retailer and Supplier Coalition on behalf of the Academy of Food Marketing at Saint Joseph's University. Retailers, wholesalers and foodservice providers are welcome to join the coalition at any time. Food, beverage and consumer packaged goods manufacturers and third-party vendors that support the industry are invited and encouraged to participate.

What

FFIL is an annual program delivering three key benefits for your organization:

Recruiting Entry-Level Talent—SJU Food Marketing students hit the ground running on day one. Whether you need a co-op, intern, or full-time employee, our students know and enjoy the industry, reducing the learning curve while increasing retention. As a sponsor of the program, you receive access to our pipeline of industry-ready talent.
Continuing Education for Current Employees—Included in the program is registration for one (1) of your employees to our Rising Star Training Program. This week-long leadership conference will cultivate the skills necessary to become an exceptional leader in your organization.
Industry Networking—FFIL provides multiple opportunities to network with trading partners and learn from others within the industry.

When and Where

November 2, 2022—Industry Networking and Recruitment Reception at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA (Attendees include retailers, wholesalers, foodservice providers, manufacturers, third-party vendors, and SJU Food Marketing students)

March 27-31, 2023—Rising Star Training Conference at the Union League Liberty Hill located 20 minutes from the SJU campus (hotel and meals included)

Why

Participants in the 2021-2022 program highly recommend FFIL:

100% of attendees agree that their company should continue to participate in the FFIL program.
100% of attendees said the program will position them as a better leader in the future.

"This is one of the strongest conferences I have attended on personal training and development to become a great leader."

-Michael M., Team Leader, B&G Foods

How

This is the only "ask" from the SJU Academy of Food Marketing each year. Your $15,000 contribution entitles your company to two (2) tickets to the Networking and Recruiting Reception, one (1) registration for the Rising Star Training Conference, and unlimited access to our Food Marketing students for co-ops, internships and full-time placements. Your sponsorship delivers a tangible return on investment for your company.

Register

Participation in the Future Food Industry Leaders Program is $15,000 annually. Payment for the 2022-2023 program must be received no later than February 15, 2023. Installment payment plans are available.

Space is Limited. Register Today!

Contact Alison Nolan, director of events and sponsorships, for questions and additional information (anolan@sju.edu, 610-660-1602).

Proceeds raised from this program support scholarships, experiential learning opportunities, co-op education, internships and job placement for food marketing students at Saint Joseph’s University.

Rising Star Training Conference

Below is the agenda for the 2021-2022 Rising Star Training Conference. The agenda for the 2022-2023 conference will be published shortly.

AGENDA

Monday, March 28, 2022

5:30 p.m.

Cocktail Hour and Welcome Dinner

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

8:00-9:00 a.m.	Authentic Leadership: Private & Public Narrative	Dana H. Born - Lecturer, Harvard Kennedy School of Government - Brigadier General, USAF, Ret.
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Rotating Sessions	Leading Through Challenging Times	Mark Tully - Co-Founder and Principal Partner, elateus LLC
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Rotating Sessions	Managing Diverse Teams: Why Diversity and Inclusion Matter	Eric Ellis -President/CEO, Integrity Development Corp.
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Rotating Sessions	Presentation Skills and Storytelling	Dr. John Stanton - Chairman and Professor of Food Marketing, Haub School of Business, Saint Joseph’s University
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Rotating Sessions	Lessons and Perspectives for Aspiring Leaders	Michael Alleruzzo - Visiting Instructor, Department of Management, Haub School of Business, Saint Joseph’s University
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Rotating Sessions	Strategic Thinking vs. Operational Planning	George Latella - Visiting Instructor, Department of Food Marketing, Haub School of Business, Saint Joseph’s University
5:45 p.m.	Group Dinner and Team Project

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

8:00-9:00 a.m.	Path to the Podium	Jim Craig - Olympic Gold Medalist - Goalie, 1980 USA “Miracle on Ice” Hockey Team - Owner, President & CEO of Gold Medal Strategies
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Rotating Sessions	Navigating Your Career	James Ely, III - Managing Director, ZARBEE’S® (a Johnson & Johnson Company)
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Rotating Sessions	Influencing Others Through Purpose and Perspective	Dr. Ron Dufresne - Chair and Professor of Management, Haub School of Business, Saint Joseph’s University
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Rotating Sessions	Critical Thinking in Data Analytics and Market Research	Dr. Ernest Baskin - Associate Professor of Food Marketing and Gerald Peck Fellow, Haub School of Business, Saint Joseph’s University
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Rotating Sessions	Investing in Your Well-being to Improve Performance	Ashish Kothari - Partner, McKinsey & Company
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Rotating Sessions	Continuous Learning, Listening and Growth	Dr. Elena Lvina - Associate Professor of Management, Haub School of Business, Saint Joseph’s University
5:45 p.m.	Group Dinner and Team Project

Thursday, March 31, 2022

8:00-9:00 a.m.	The Future of Commerce	Dan O’Connor - CEO/Managing Partner, Front4Ventures - Advanced Leadership Initiative Fellow, Harvard University
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Rotating Sessions	Recruiting the Next Generation	Dr. Ernest Baskin - Associate Professor of Food Marketing and Gerald Peck Fellow, Haub School of Business, Saint Joseph’s University
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Rotating Sessions	The Future of Supply Chain for Food and CPG	Dr. Sina Shokoohyar - Assistant Professor of Decision and System Sciences, Haub School of Business, Saint Joseph’s University
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Rotating Sessions	Omnichannel Retailing: The Good, the Bad and Delivery	Paul Brauer - President & COO, Brown’s Super Stores, Inc. (Wakefern Food Corp.)
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Rotating Sessions	Algorithmic Retail: Managing an Increasingly Automated Industry	Troy Beeler -General Manager, Future Commerce Initiative
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Rotating Sessions	Predicting Future Performance	Dr. Virginia Miori - Chair and Professor of Decision and System Sciences Department, Haub School of Business, Saint Joseph’s University
5:45 p.m.	Group Dinner and Student Panel

Friday, April 1, 2022

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Thinking Under Pressure

Don Haley
- Executive Consultant, Afterburner
- Air Power Strategist, F-15E Evaluator Pilot