MFHA develops its solutions around the model of “The Diversity Dinner Table.” Solutions include conferences, seminars, products, and career exploration events for students.
All solutions fall under a seat at the dinner table: workforce, customer, community or supplier.
Workforce
The rapidly growing multicultural workforce has led to an increased need for training and recruitment strategies.
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Minority groups represent nearly one-third of the U.S. population.
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There will be a severe shortage of workers in the industry in the next decade
Customer
Multicultural buying power is increasing and has implications for media consumption, packaging and advertising strategies.
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Minority groups represent nearly one-third of the U.S. population.
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By 2008, the combined buying power of minority groups will exceed $1.5 trillion
Community
Communities of color play an increasingly important role in connecting to a more diverse workforce and marketing to the multicultural customer.
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Minority groups represent nearly one-third of the U.S. population.
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The largest minority groups in the U.S. are Hispanic/Latino-American, African-American, Asian-American.
Suppliers
Diverse suppliers bring innovation and connectivity to the supply chain. They increase economic wealth and create jobs in the communities we serve.
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Minority groups represent nearly one-third of the U.S. population.
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Minority businesses grew four times faster than all business between 1992 and 1997.
Featured Sponsors & Partners
2008 Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance | PO Box 25661 Providence, RI 02905 | tel: 401.461.6342 | fax: 401.461.9004
