On Thursday, June 23, Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey’s, shared the motivational story of the bumpy path to regaining her grandfather’s business as a third-generation family owner. The road trip to revitalize a forgotten brand against the odds was an inspirational story many could relate...
Get ready for BEMA Convention 2022! We are excited to have Stephanie Stuckey as our Keynote Speaker this year. We believe we’ve found that in this year’s keynote speaker, Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey’s. Stephanie’s story of personal reinvention and the revival of a business...
Labor has always been a concern in the industry, and it will certainly be a hot topic at IBIE. While there’s been a lot of buzz about The Great Resignation, which centered around individuals primarily in the hospitality and service industries, the Great Reshuffle is...
Overland Park, KS: With just one month to go before Convention 2022, BEMA’s Membership Value & Engagement Committee is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural BEMA Ascend scholarship....
Planning ahead is not something many of us have had the luxury of doing over the past couple of years. In fact, these days doing so can feel like an absolute extravagance. ...
Overland Park, KS: BEMA is pleased to announce the keynote speaker for Convention 2022. Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey’s, will share her inspirational story of the reinvention of a family business and how she is revamping the storied brand while expanding markets for Stuckey’s pecan...
As we enter March, this is the time to start building your marketing campaign for IBIE. The work done now will be key to building and strengthening associations between your business and IBIE and creating a base for lead generation for your company’s varied services,...
As the Western Hemisphere’s largest and most comprehensive baking event, I’m amazed at the ongoing advances in marketing and sales assistance provided by IBIE, and the 2022 show is shaping up to be no exception. Keep reading to learn about the best ways to...
This year BEMA enters the second year of its current strategic plan. The three-year plan, launched in 2021, establishes a long-term trajectory for our organization. ...
Since the last IBIE, our industry and the world have been through incredible, unimaginable changes. Coming through the past two years, the industry has been lucky to always have the shining beacon of IBIE ahead in 2022....
