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PLAYING THE LONG GAME

Building Industry Relationships

“With the support of BEMA and the engaging events throughout the years I can personally say I’ve had a significant ROI … My first BEMA I met some new customers with just a handshake or a hello. My second BEMA, it was a ‘hey, I remember you. We met in the buffet line at breakfast.’ Each connection point adds upon the previous until eventually you chat during BEMA Connect and find there is an opportunity to partner on a solution. The connection growth becomes exponential the more you participate.”

-Josh Becker, Harpak-Ulma

WHERE REAL RELATIONSHIPS HAPPEN

Creating Lasting Connections

“The BEMA Conference isn’t just another industry event. It’s where real conversations happen, lasting connections are made, and the future of baking is shaped, one handshake at a time. Great industry events do more than fill a room — they spark conversations, build connections, and turn ideas into action.”

-Michelle Pournelle, Promach

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Fast-track your growth in the baking industry – connect, learn, and lead with BEMA.

Benefits at a Glance

Connection

  • Priority IBIE Booth Access & Discounts – Be first in line for high-impact exposure at IBIE, the premier baking industry trade show.
  • BEMA Convention & NEXUS – Enhance engagement through curated sessions, professional development, and powerful networking.
  • Regional Dinners – Create meaningful business relationships in your region all around a friendly dinner table.

Collaboration & Industry Insight

  • Baking Industry Forum (BIF) – Join small, focused groups discussing real-time issues and trends between bakers and suppliers.
  • BEMA Intel – Access exclusive data and trend analysis to stay ahead of supply chain shifts and market changes.
  • BEMA Committee Involvement – Shape BEMA’s future through leadership roles and committee participation.

Education & Workforce Development

  • BEMA-U Training Programs – Tap into discounted skill-building programs. From leadership, sales effectiveness, team optimization and more. Plus, the opportunity to bring training onsite.
  • Scholarship Programs – Boost talent development with scholarships supporting course enrollment, employee growth, and K-State collaborations.

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How BEMA Pays Off

Investment Focus Membership Benefit & ROI
Events & Booth Access Amplified visibility and business leads at IBIE, Convention, NEXUS, and Regional Dinners
Data & Education Strategic insights and team capabilities that drive market leadership
Relationship Building New partnerships and deeper engagement lead to business opportunities
Talent Pipeline BEMA-U programs and scholarships cultivate industry-ready leaders

Real ROI Stories
“The most forthright advantage you can get from membership is to use the available resources they offer,” says Eric Cruse, BEMA member and President at Baker Thermal Solutions – A Middleby Company. “BEMA Intel, BEMA-U, and scholarship opportunities are available to help grow your business, develop your personnel or extend your marketing reach.”

“These useful tools have allowed me to anticipate changes in an ever-evolving business landscape, allowing me to keep my finger on the pulse of the industry and thereby increasing sales. BEMA-U provided the opportunity to train my customer facing team through a tailored educational program. I have also gained insight and strategic advantages by being at the right industry events for our markets such as IBIE and NEXUS.”

“BEMA has been an important key to our company, EDME Food Ingredients, when it comes to access to major bakery player contacts in North America through events like NEXUS and iba in Europe.” says Aymeric De Foucher.

“The rich and detailed BEMA Intel collected from the market help us to understand the various categories and their developments within the USA. This background information helps our company continue to innovate while paying attention to the market direction, which has become very sensitive to external factors over the last decade.”

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  • BEMA is a company-wide membership; costing $4,250.
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  • Join BEMA and keep your membership active to secure IBIE booth priority and early event benefits.