The 2018 Membership Drive is going on now! Make sure to purchase or renew your membership before February 1st to ensure your company maintains full member benefits, which includes IBIE status, networking opportunities, education benefits and more. The date has recently changed as the IBIE...
We are so excited to kick off the registration for BEMA’s 2018 Summit! Not only will this year's meeting celebrate our centennial but it is also is full of great educational sessions and networking events for attendees. Here's a brief overview of what to expect at...
Seven new members joined BIF, the Baking Industry Forum, expanding the team to 18 members. The group is comprised of bakers and suppliers and they work together to explore common issues within the baking industry. New members joining in 2018 include bakers: John Mulloy (151 Foods),...
If you have attended one of our annual meetings lately, you may have noticed a few new faces. Kelly Allen, Manager, Membership and Special events sat down with one of the newer BEMA members, Amie Boydt to learn a little about the company she works for...
Congratulations to the 2017 scholarship recipients: Doran Scales Inc AMF Bakery Systems Topos Mondial Hansaloy Corporation The BEMA scholarship program provides funds for individuals attending a variety of educational programs. Funds are still available for 2017! Interested members may complete the online application, here. Hurry submissions must be received by December...
Kerwin Brown, President & CEO of BEMA traveled to Washington DC, November 28-November 30 to attend the ABA/ATBI meeting. The agenda included several discussions around identifying the most costly and disruptive issues within the baking business. Brown noted, "The networking at this meeting was priceless, as it...
BEMA is pleased to announce the promotion of Emily Bowers as BEMA’s new Senior Director, Education & Operations. Emily has worked for BEMA for nearly two years and has grown considerably in her scope and contribution to the organization. In her previous role, Director of Education...
Stay in the know when it comes to the upcoming 2019 IBEA conference. In the post, Kelly Allen provides some initial updates and resources regarding the event....
BEMA-U celebrated its first class of 34 graduates for Transformational Leadership during September in both Chicago and Kansas City. The three-part program took participants on a journey of developing self-awareness and a personal brand statement, to the nuances of managing functional teams and creating an...
BEMA elected new members to its executive committee and board of directors at its 2017 Convention. Don Osborne, Team Leader, Intralox, was elected chairman of the board of directors. Don Osborne joined Intralox 15 years ago and has spent the last six years overseas managing bakery...
