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Solving Food Industry Labor Gaps: Immigration Pathways for IDDBA Members

Tom Kilby, Chris Richardson

JUN 3, 2025 | General, Regulations

Solving Food Industry Labor Gaps: Immigration Pathways for IDDBA Members

This exclusive hiring strategy session addresses the critical labor challenges facing food retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and industry professionals in today's market. Tom Kilby and Chris Richardson of BDV Solutions will present strategic immigration pathways specifically relevant to dairy, deli, and bakery operations.

Attendees will:

  • Learn how recent policy developments and reshoring trends are affecting workforce availability in food production and retail environments.

  • Discover how to effectively implement EB-3 and H-2B visa programs to support various positions within their operations, from production to customer-facing roles.

Join us to gain practical insights on building a stable, legal workforce that can help IDDBA members enhance their competitive position and operational efficiency.

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Speaker Bios

Tom Kilby

BDV Solutions Enterprise

Director of Sales Development

Tom Kilby

Chris Richardson

BDV Solutions Enterprise

President and General Counsel

Chris Richardson

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