Networking – The primary function for any Association is to provide its members with a forum for networking and education.  Retail Confectioners International does this through Conventions and Trade Shows, the Convention Magazine, continuing education programs, Kettle Talk, our quarterly newsletter and an interactive website, retailconfectioners.org.Through this forum our members have unsurpassed  opportunities to meet other manufacturing retailer and suppliers in a relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere.

People to People Network – The People to People Network is a directory of contacts and experts in the confectionery industry who have voluntarily offered to share their knowledge with other RCI members. If you have questions about an area of your business, contact the experts listed below and please tell them you’re calling them because of the RCI People to People Network.

Kettle Talk – Our quarterly magazine newsletter is a valuable resource to members featuring news about the industry, member profiles, Chocolate Basics column, educational content, the latest news about RCI events, classified advertising and more! Only members can advertise in the publication, so contact RCI for more inforamation at kelly@retailconfectioners.org.

Marketing Aids – Members have access to candy box inserts, RCI logo labels, holiday posters, poster set telling the story of chocolate production from the cocoa plantation to the finished product and point of purchase inserts for their business. Or log into the member side of the website for these great resources:

• Looking for facts about chocolate or the history of chocolate ? Click on the Educational Resources tab for reputable educational resources
• Need a great photographer to take pictures of your product at an affordable rate? We’ve found one! Click on Marketing Resources tab for info
• Looking for posters to market your store holidays?  click on Marketing Resources tab and you’ll find 12 different posters
• Need posters to show how chocolate is made from bean to bar? Click on Marketing Resources tab to order posters today
• Want to add some fun to your staff dress code? Find fun T-shirts- click on Marketing Resources tab

Insurance – Members are eligible for business and health insurance at competitive rates.  For a complete list of insurance providers, see the 'Benefits' tab on the member side of the website.

Board of Directors– RCI is guided by a voluntary board of directors elected from the membership responsible for directing the association’s long-range planning and programs. They oversee the best interest of association members.

Full Time Staff – A professional and experienced full-time staff is employed to maintain communication with members, manage day-to-day operations of the associaton and provide added value for membership with member programs and services.