One certainty for next year is that it will be increasingly harder for an independent processor to survive without a little assistance. There are too many rules and regulations to follow, too many processing tips and tricks to learn, too many industry changes to keep up with. We’re all wearing more hats than ever, but there is a limit to one a person can do.
From our first issue, The Independent Processor has partnered with several excellent trade associations that exist to support and assist their member companies. They provide regulatory expertise and assistance members with questions or inspection issues. They help fight for the industry in Washington. Based on the events I’ve attended, their conventions and conferences provide plenty of opportunities for networking and information exchange.