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A Message From Kerwin Relating To BEMA Convention and the Coronavirus
Kerwin Brown shares an update relating to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and our upcoming BEMA Convention 2020.
Member Spotlight – J&K INGREDIENTS
Learn more about BEMA member J&K Ingredients as Kelly Allen interviews Jay Hardy, National Sales Director for the company.
4 ways BEMA gives you a competitive advantage: #4– Financial Strength And Sustainability
In this installment of the blog series discussing the value of BEMA members, CEO Kerwin Brown details how the financial strength of the organization benefits our members.
4 ways BEMA gives you a competitive advantage: #3 – Alliances And Partnerships
In this latest installment of posts focusing on the value of BEMA membership, CEO Kerwin Brown discusses the ways that strategic partnerships and alliances provide value.
4 ways BEMA gives you a competitive advantage: #2 – Member-Focused Value And Engagement
Kerwin Brown shares how member-focused value and engagement provide BEMA members with access to valuable resources.
4 ways BEMA gives you a competitive advantage: #1 – Innovative Training And Education
Kerwin Brown shares his thoughts about the mission of BEMA and the role education and training play in supporting the business of BEMA members.
New Member Spotlight – Peerless Food Equipment
Learn more about BEMA new member Peerless Food Equipment as Kelly Allen interviews Ron Howard, Global Sales Manager for the company.
Kerwin Brown Shares His Experience At The Women’s Bakery In Rwanda
Kerwin Brown shares his experience in learning about the Women's Bakery, as well as insights from his trip to Rwanda to see the bakeries in action.
IBIE 2019 Insights – KSU Students at IBIE
Kerwin Brown shares some background on how students from Kansas State University were able to attend IBIE 2019 through support from BEMA and IBIE.
Member Company Spotlight – M&M Refrigeration
Learn more about M&M Refrigeration, a BEMA member and the first company in the US to implement CO2 Cascade Refrigeration systems! Kelly Allen interviews Cara Godack, the Marketing Manager for the company.
IBIE 2019 Insights – BEMA Members At The Show
Kelly Allen shares her thoughts and insights about the IBIE 2019 show, the exhibitors, the attendees, and some of the benefits of becoming a BEMA member.
IBIE Quarterly Newsletter: MEET THE FUTURE OF BAKING – IBIE’S NEW STUDENT IMMERSION PROGRAM
It’s no secret that workforce development is a major challenge in today’s baking industry. At IBIEducate we learned that 78 percent of baking companies are reporting a shortage of employees and at IBIE 2019 we awarded BEST in Baking industry awards to companies that are working to tackle this important issue. In addition, we’re working to create a strong workforce in the future through our new Student Immersion Program, which gives emerging industry professionals a taste of the industry and tools to kickstart their careers.













