"Do you want to be a mortician or a baker?" was the riddle Baking Hall of Fame inductee Robert Benton's father gave him as he contemplated his first career move. Kerwin had the opportunity to interview Robert in Chicago at ASB ahead of his induction. Don't miss the latest episode of On a Roll with Kerwin Brown. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/dJ82sBbh
BEMA
Food Production
Overland Park, KS 2,341 followers
Vibrant baking industry trade org bringing together bakers, equipment suppliers & allied partners for member networking,
About us
Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds, (BEMA) was founded in 1918 as an international, not-for-profit trade association representing leading bakery and food suppliers. BEMA creates authentic connections that improve its members’ businesses and the baking industry. Its members utilize the value they gain through BEMA networking and educational events to provide their customers with the most effective, innovative solutions in baking.
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http://www.bema.org
External link for BEMA
- Industry
- Food Production
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Overland Park, KS
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1918
- Specialties
- Networking, IBIE, Meetings, Scholarships and Professional Development, Baking Equipment, Baking, and Education
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
10740 Nall Ave., Suite 230
Overland Park, KS 66211, US
Employees at BEMA
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Joanie Spencer
Editor-in-Chief at Commercial Baking and Craft to Crumb; VP/Partner at Avant Food Media; BEMA board member
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Kelly Peterson, CAE
Senior Manager, Events and Engagement at BEMA
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Wes Luczak
Over twelve years of managerial experience working in Nonprofit, Operations and Customer Relations
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Elwood ( Woody) Dixon
Making it Funky
Updates
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Kicking off our #bemaconvention2024 reflections is Kerwin L Brown, CAE, MBA. In this month's CEO Insights he reflects on Convention highlights, collaboration at an all-time high in the baking industry, and what remains special about Convention after years of attending. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g-kQ4eRR
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BEMA Convention 2024 was one for the record books! The Welcome Reception and Nautical Nights Theme Dinner & Giveback provided opportunities to socialize and meet a variety of people, while small group dinners and BEMA Connect paved the way for more personal and focused conversations. What was your highlight of #bemaconvention2024? Here are some of ours! Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gfT24j_Q
A Look Inside BEMA Convention 2024
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Interested in learning more about NEXUS Of Baking and International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE)? Check out some updates from Emily B. on NEXUS offerings to expect in 2024 and IBIE resources available now! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gyhvFv7q
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The Baking Industry Forum (BIF) is such an integral part of BEMA, highlighting collaboration across bakers and suppliers to further the #bakingindustry. Discover what Mike Porter believes are the benefits of BIF as he chats with Joanie Spencer.
FRESH FROM BEMA CONVENTION 🎥 | #sponsored by Shick Esteve Joanie Spencer, editor-in-chief of Commercial Baking, caught up with Mike Porter, president and COO of New Horizons Baking Company, at #BEMAConvention2024 to chat about the highlights and benefits of being a member of the Baking Industry Forum (BIF), a group of bakers and suppliers who come together to discuss trends and issues facing the #bakingindustry. Stay tuned for more coverage. #commercialbaking
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Thank you Commercial Baking for the great coverage of #bemaconvention2024! Check out these timely takeaways from the Snack Sensation panel.
FRESH FROM BEMA CONVENTION💡 During BEMA’s annual convention, held June 28-July 1 in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, a panel of snack producers discussed some of the biggest drivers for modern product development. Panelists included Joe Amboyer, senior VP of operations for JTM Foods, LLC; Casey Young, director of R&D and food design for Conagra Brands; and Bill Quigg, president and CEO of Richmond Baking Co.. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3L8kNhP #commercialbaking #BEMAconvention2024
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Thank you Charlotte Atchley for your #bemaconvention2024 takeaways! Collaboration is at the heart of the baking industry and was on full display in California at Convention. Let the countdown to NEXUS Of Baking begin!
Baking & Snack Editor Charlotte Atchley shares her final takeaway from BEMA Convention 2024 was the ongoing theme of collaboration. From industry associations working together to supplier companies and baking companies together, everyone is striving to solve the many challenges facing the baking industry. The industry will also get a chance to come together at NEXUS Of Baking 2024 for a chance to collaborate, educate and connect with one another. NEXUS will be held this fall, Oct. 1-3, in Washington D.C. #BEMAConvention2024 #BEMAConvention #NEXUSofBaking #NEXUSofBaking2024
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BEMA's Membership Manager Wes Luczak had a chance to catch up with Andre LeBlanc from member company Tielman at Convention. They chatted about #bemaconvention2024, and how Tielman has utilized their membership over the past 7 years! Thank you to Tielman for being our social media sponsor for BEMA Convention 2024.
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BEMA's Membership Manager Wes Luczak had a chance to catch up with Riccardo Piscolla from member company GEA at Convention. They chatted about #bemaconvention2024, how GEA is utilizing their BEMA membership & more! Thank you to GEA for being our social media sponsor for BEMA Convention 2024.
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Chairman's Dinner & Dance kicked off by celebrating and honoring the Fred Springer Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Mike Gude. We heard from Mike Gude's colleagues, family, and friends about the impact he has had on the #bakingindustry. Jim Warren also passed the gavel onto the next BEMA Chairman, Clay Miller. We thanked Jim for his unwavering support and service to BEMA for not only the last two years as Chair, but over his career.
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