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While the pandemic continues to cloud the complete vision of IBIE 2022, it’s not diminishing the anticipation building around the event.

BEMA elected new members and renewed terms for current representatives on its executive committee and board of directors during its virtual 2020 Convention.

The last couple of months have tested us as individuals and as an industry on many levels. Amid the stress and strain, we’ve had an unanticipated benefit of seeing leadership manifest and bloom in unexpected areas.

On July 23, BEMA concluded its member-wide “We Knead You” giveback initiative with a $16,500.00 donation to Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization.

For some people in the business world, “virtual” signals a temporary compromise made necessary by the COVID-19 crisis. They feel virtual communications and operations need to last only until companies and society can return to “normal,” in-person activities. Kerwin Brown doesn’t see it that way. The President and CEO of BEMA

Press Release: Middleby Bakery is pleased to announce the promotion of Blake Colgan to Director of Aftermarket for Baker Thermal Solutions, effective July 13, 2020.

Learn more about BEMA member Mallet and Company as Kelly Allen interviews Drew Pope, Vice President of Sales for the company.

Learn more about BEMA member AB Mauri as Kelly Allen interviews Nicole Rees, Product Director for the company.

VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity). These times throw a harsh spotlight on what can and ultimately does get done when ambiguity no longer warrants a spot at the table. Baking manufacturers are on the front-line of this evolution as they manage innumerable real-time elements of VUCA.

Kerwin Brown, CEO of BEMA, explains how BEMA is the "glue" in the industry. "In a time of extreme challenges, we feel incredibly lucky to have a front-row seat as the industry comes together to create and strengthen important connections."