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BEMA Convention 2022: BEMA Elects 2022-23 Chairman and Board of Directors
On Thursday, June 23, BEMA elected new members and renewed terms for current representatives on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Many thanks and much appreciation were also offered to Board members Mike Day, Banner Day; Dennis Gunnell, Formost Fuji Corporation; and Kurt Miller, J&K Ingredients that had completed their terms of service. Stay tuned to learn more about these impactful BEMA leaders and the legacy they have left in the baking industry.
CEO Insights: Convention Reflection
If you’re still finding plenty of stories to tell about Convention 2022, you’re not alone. The beautiful and historic Hotel Del Coronado did not disappoint and neither did this year’s line-up. This was BEMA’s biggest convention to date, and it was incredible to have so many of you in-person this year.
BEMA Convention 2022: Industry Leadership Conversation
There are few in the industry not wondering about what the future might hold. With a perspective looking forward, industry leaders Kerwin Brown, President and CEO of BEMA; Cordia Harrington, CEO of Crown Bakeries and ABA Chair; and Tim Cook, President and CEO of Linxis Group, 2021-2022 BEMA Board Chairman shared their thoughts and insights.
Press Release: NEXUS – Powered by BEMA
Convention 2022 attendees were the first to learn about BEMA’s newest meeting offering – NEXUS. The new event will take place September 25-28, 2023, at the Dallas Omni Convention Center.
BEMA Convention 2022: Ask A Baker
On Friday, June 24, Convention 2022 brought together a panel of bakers to share their perspectives. The discussion included what’s keeping them up at night, silver linings coming out of the last two years, evolutions in company culture, expectations for IBIE and a look at future projections.
BEMA Convention 2022: Workforce Wednesday
On Workforce Wednesday and at Convention 2022, a panel of HR professionals took a deeper dive into current recruitment and retention processes.
BEMA Convention 2022: BEMA Intel
The BEMA Intel Industry Summary report presents topline trends for key U.S. economic and commercial baking industry indicators. Updated quarterly, BEMA Intel provides a high-level view of the state of commercial baking and equipment manufacturing industries to aid in planning and critical decision making.
BEMA Convention 2022: Keynote Speaker
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 to coming out of the last two years.
CEO Insights: Convention Sneak Peek
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 is a theme many of us can relate to.
Press Release: BEMA Announces Inaugural Ascend Scholarship Winners
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.
Press Release: BEMA Convention 2022 Keynote Speaker
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 products via e-commerce and other outlets.
BEMA Convention 2021: BEMA Intel Connects The Data Points
Although, we live in a world with constant access to data, it’s not always easy to discern the value of the data received. The BEMA Intel platform offers a better way to understand the marketplace and improve management of one’s business through the application of quarterly data inputs and quality data analysis.
