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We are amid a time of comparison and contrast, historical significance versus modern-day relevance, work-life balance versus stay-at-home orders, the comfort of an old-fashioned handshake versus the convenience of a video conference call.  While we navigate this period of transition, few of us have the luxury of a compass for guidance, particularly as we navigate something generally deemed “unprecedented.”

While the pandemic continues to cloud the complete vision of IBIE 2022, it’s not diminishing the anticipation building around the event.

The last couple of months have tested us as individuals and as an industry on many levels. Amid the stress and strain, we’ve had an unanticipated benefit of seeing leadership manifest and bloom in unexpected areas.

For some people in the business world, “virtual” signals a temporary compromise made necessary by the COVID-19 crisis. They feel virtual communications and operations need to last only until companies and society can return to “normal,” in-person activities. Kerwin Brown doesn’t see it that way. The President and CEO of BEMA

Press Release: Middleby Bakery is pleased to announce the promotion of Blake Colgan to Director of Aftermarket for Baker Thermal Solutions, effective July 13, 2020.

VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity). These times throw a harsh spotlight on what can and ultimately does get done when ambiguity no longer warrants a spot at the table. Baking manufacturers are on the front-line of this evolution as they manage innumerable real-time elements of VUCA.

Kerwin Brown, CEO of BEMA, explains how BEMA is the "glue" in the industry. "In a time of extreme challenges, we feel incredibly lucky to have a front-row seat as the industry comes together to create and strengthen important connections."

Press Release: Hinds‐Bock President, Derek Pagenkopf, and Middleby Processing Group President, Mark Salman, announce Rod Gregg as Executive Vice President for the Auto‐Bake Serpentine Brand.

In a time of unprecedented need, BEMA is engaging its members to actively support hard-hit community QSRs by providing meals to heroic front-line workers through its member-wide “We Knead You” giveback initiative.

On Thursday, April 16, 2020 supplier members of the Baking Industry Forum gathered to share their insights and experiences via a town hall webinar.