Membership

BEMA offers a variety of membership benefits and services aimed at helping members improve their business operations and keep current of industry activities.

Meetings and Networking
BEMA members enjoy multiple networking opportunities with industry leaders at our Winter Summit and Annual Meeting. This is an exclusive opportunity for one-on-one time with leading bakers. In addition, serving on BEMA’s committees, board, or the Baking Industry Forum connects you to the industry in a way few can experience.

IBIE and All Things Baking
BEMA members enjoy a discount on the IBIE floor space as well as advance exhibitor packet and sign-up.  These same benefits apply to the All Things Baking exposition.

Scholarships
BEMA offers scholarships to help educate the baking industry’s workforce. Member employees can receive reimbursement for tuition to baking industry related courses.  BEMA gives back to the baking community with grants/scholarships to the American Institute of Baking and Kansas State Grain Sciences Program.

Publications
BEMA distributes General Membership newsletters and e-newsletters to members monthly updating them on industry events and issues to keep them informed.

Resources
BEMA has over 85 years in the industry and can provide resources for your company to save you time and money.  We work to Connect you with Customers and Partner you with other Suppliers in the baking industry.

International Resources
BEMA will host a lounge in the BEMA/US International Pavilion at iba 2012.  This will include services such as interpreters and table seating for small meetings.  BEMA also has a room block at the Bayerischer Hof in Munich during iba 2012.  Contact gpoteet@bema.org for more information.