• Stay Bored

    You probably had to think about it, didn’t you? In this world of constant connectivity and an app to fill every spare moment, it’s hard to be bored. Most of us have more to do than can be completed in a day.

  • A Blended Generational Approach to Staffing

    The perfect mix of ingredients is essential to crafting delicious baked goods. If you just throw a few ingredients into a bowl then dump them into a pan to bake without mixing, you could have a less than successful result. It’s the mixing that turns raw ingredients into a snacking delight.

  • Thought Leadership Step Outside Your Comfort Zone

    Drawing inspiration from the TV show Ted Lasso, this article explores how fostering accountability, team unity, kindness, and empowerment can create a workplace culture that prioritizes mental health and leads to improved morale and productivity.

  • Episode 4 BEMA Committee Involvement

    Join Kelly and Emily as they discuss what to expect at NEXUS 2023 including Spark sessions, education sessions, and opportunities for corporate meetings.

  • This year, the BEMA team celebrated the holiday season by creating a homemade international baked good.

  • CEO Insights Connections Matter

    Connections matter. No matter who you are or what you do, seeking out connection with those around you is a key piece of the human experience.

  • Episode 4 From Finance To Filling A Conversation With Kevin Sandefur of Hostess Brands

    A discussion with Kerwin Brown and Kevin Sandefur, Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy and Engineering of Hostess Brands, about his path into the baking industry.

  • What to Expect at NEXUS 2023

    Join Kelly and Emily as they discuss what to expect at NEXUS 2023 including Spark sessions, education sessions, and opportunities for corporate meetings.

  • Jason Stricker Friendships, Opportunities and Legacy

    Writing this blog, these words about a dear friend, is hard but also healing. Each quarter BEMA focuses on a content theme, and while I would certainly move away from that theme in a situation as sad, unexpected and personal as losing Jason, I don’t want or need to.

  • Thought Leadership Creating an Encouraging Workplace

    Drawing inspiration from the TV show Ted Lasso, this article explores how fostering accountability, team unity, kindness, and empowerment can create a workplace culture that prioritizes mental health and leads to improved morale and productivity.