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BEMA Convention 2025 keynote speaker Chris Clews used iconic ’80s pop culture moments, from The Karate Kid to The Goonies, to share powerful, relevant leadership lessons. With humor and heart, he reminded attendees to breathe, show kindness, embrace change, and leave a lasting legacy, one handwritten note or Baby Ruth at a time.

BEMA Intel equips baking industry leaders with powerful business intelligence through quarterly trend reports, market data dashboards, and member insights. From validating sales trends to uncovering strategic blind spots, members shared how BEMA Intel helps them make smarter, more confident decisions in a shifting marketplace.

Join Kelly Allen, Emily Bowers and BEMA Chairman Clay Miller in the kitchen as they discuss all things Convention! From unique networking events, sponsors, tours & more, you won't want to miss this episode.

What started as a leap of faith in 2005 has become the most rewarding journey of my professional life. Over the past 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of watching BEMA grow into a thriving, global community - rooted in purpose, powered by people, and guided by a shared passion for the baking industry.

Completing your IBIE Exhibitor Profile ensures your company is easy to find - both in the printed show guide and the IBIE mobile app! It only takes a few minutes and helps drive booth traffic, showcase your products, and highlight special offers.

Are your New Year's resolutions already a distant memory? Discover how to set goals that stick with proven strategies from Locke and Latham’s goal-setting theory. Whether personal or professional, learn how to stay motivated and reach your goals this year!

On February 24th, the Baking & Snack Capital Spending Insights webinar provided an in-depth look at how industrial baking companies plan to invest in new equipment and technology in 2025. The conversation reflected a mix of optimism and caution as businesses navigate evolving challenges and opportunities.

Emily and Kelly invite Kathy Sargent, Bimbo Bakeries, and Wendi Ebbing, Bundy Baking Solutions, to join them in the kitchen in Orlando, Florida at BakingTECH 2025! Kathy and Wendi both share stories of their industry involvement on committees, their careers, and how they first took the leap to get involved in the baking industry.

Change is inevitable, but with the right strategies, you can navigate uncertainty and lead with confidence.

Ferris Bueller once said, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Ferris Bueller’s Day Off hit movie screens in 1986, but those words still ring true nearly 40 years later, especially when it comes to the baking industry.