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CEO Insights: The Importance Of Reaching Beyond Our Industry Borders
BEMA connects. It’s a simple phrase that has come to define our association. Whether you’ve attended BEMA Connect at one of our Conventions, dined with us at a Regional Dinner, or networked at NEXUS; connecting is at the heart of what we do.
Press Release: BEMA Announces ASCEND 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Overland Park, KS: With NEXUS just around the corner, BEMA’s Association Outreach & Engagement Committee is proud to announce the recipients of the BEMA ASCEND 2024 scholarship.
Press Release: PMMI Partner Plus Program Connects Attendees to Showcase the Breadth and Depth of Industry
Overland Park, KS: Networking and educational opportunities are just a few of the many reasons to attend PACK EXPO International (PMMI) November 3-6 in Chicago. This year’s show promises innovations from 2,500 exhibitors.
In The Kitchen Ep6: Getting Ready for NEXUS 2024!
Join Kelly and Emily In the Kitchen as they chat about what to expect at NEXUS 2024! Kelly and Emily highlight how NEXUS is designed to be an event for everyone to attend from executive level to industry up-and-comers. If you're curious about NEXUS education sessions and networking events, don't miss this episode!
BEMA Board Spotlight: Brian LeComte
Learn more about BEMA Board Member Brian LeComte.
On A Roll Ep9: Embracing the Family Tradition of the Bakery Business
Embracing the Family Tradition of the Bakery Business
CEO Insights: Creating Spaces for Cooperation
Recently, BEMA chairman Clay Miller and I went on a trip we called the Tour de BEMA where we visited several of our member companies and talked with them about the state of the industry and its future.
On A Roll Ep8: Building a Career on Hard Work and Goldfish Crackers
Building a Career on Hard Work and Goldfish Crackers
Mike Gude awarded BEMA Lifetime Achievement Award at BEMA Convention 2024
Let's hear it one more time for BEMA's Fred Springer Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Mike Gude!
BEMA Member Company Spotlight – Danmatic A/S
Learn more about BEMA member company Danmatic A/S as Wes Luczak interviews Nick Sturgess, Sales for the company.
CEO Insights: BEMA Convention 2024 Reflection
I’m sure you’ve all heard of Ted Williams, the greatest hitter in the history of baseball. He was the last player in Major League Baseball to hit over .400 in a season. He understood the mechanics and the mental game of hitting better than any other player to play the game.
Convention 2024 – Baking Industry Association Landscape
On Saturday, June 29, BEMA Convention 2024 brought together an industry panel for a Q&A session discussing association strategic initiatives and opportunities for collaboration. The industry panel included representatives from the American Society of Baking (ASB), the American Bakers Association (ABA), the Grain Foods Foundation (GFF), the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI), and BEMA.













