Good Work Austin (GWA) is dedicated to transforming the local food and beverage industry through equitable practices and healthy careers. Our innovative membership model emphasizes professional development, resource sharing, and community engagement to support a vibrant culinary community.
Join us in shaping an industry where workers are valued and locally-owned businesses succeed.
Purpose & Structure
The membership structure outlined below is intended to serve as a way to recognize organizations in the food and beverage & hospitality industry working collaboratively towards a shared vision for our community. This structure intends to show GWA’s commitment to each individual and organization who is doing the work to make Austin the best version of itself for local business and workers.
Membership Structure, Values Alignment, and Benefits
Good Work Austin has a membership model that ensures individuals and all businesses, regardless of size, looking to join can participate and benefit. By making membership affordable and accessible, we foster greater involvement and adherence to social responsibility. Our model is focused on increasing inclusivity and accessibility while maintaining a strong values-based approach to our membership network.
Membership fees are based on an annual renewal cycle, starting from the date of joining, rather than aligning with the calendar year.
Benefits
General Benefits:
- Free access to Healthy Workplaces training.
- Invitations to member-only meetups.
- Exclusive resource library tailored to food business needs.
- Monthly member newsletter with updates and insights.
- Slack community access for collaboration and support.
Business-Only Benefits:
- Branding materials to showcase GWA alignment.
- Promotional support via GWA’s newsletter and social media.
Premium Benefits (Eligibility-Based):
- Participation for revenue opportunity in the Community Kitchen Program.
- Priority to hire culinary professionals through GWA’s workforce training initiative.
- Opportunities to join the Leadership Committee to shape GWA’s future initiatives.
