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Happy Thanksgiving from the BEMA team! We hope your hearts are full and your tables even fuller with delicious food and the people who matter most.

As we enter this holiday week filled with family time and baking, listen to the Dominique Bohec, President & CEO of Bakery Humanity, share his earliest baking memories with Kerwin Brown, CAE, MBA in the latest episode of On A Roll ?? Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gHJxGEBZ

?? Exhibitors: Maximize your IBIE Investment! ?? Join us in Las Vegas on January 22nd for the #IBIE2025 Exhibitor Summit to get the tools and insights you need for a successful show. This pre-show planning workshop is perfect for leaders and booth managers looking to optimize their exhibit plans. Learn insider tips on booth setup, logistics, attracting attendees, lead generation, working with vendors and navigating IBIE exhibiting effectively. ?? RSVP Now: https://lnkd.in/giVJANJy #BakingExpo #IBIExhibitor #BakingIndustrySupplier American Bakers Association BEMA Retail Bakers of America

"I know the name of my company can be dangerous, right? But that's why we say we want to get better year after year." In the latest episode of On A Roll,?Kerwin Brown, CAE, MBA sits down with Dominique Bohec, President and CEO of Boulangerie Humanité (Bakery Humanity), to discuss Dominique’s family history of baking and how he began to build his dream company by investing in his employees’ happiness and a positive company culture. Don’t miss this episode! Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gHJxGEBZ

The IBIEducate team gathered this week to curate amazing educational content for attendees and exhibitors that will be at the show in September 2025. A wonderful variety of courses, demos and stage presentations will provide something for everyone! International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) Retail Bakers of America Bundy Baking Solutions

"How, when and where people work has been a hot topic for the last few years.?Until joining BEMA in April, I don’t know that I’d given it a lot of thought, especially the nuances of being a completely remote team member. According to?Stanford economist Nick Bloom, about 30% of workers are in a hybrid role while 12% are fully remote. The BEMA team is in that hybrid percentage, and I’ve discovered over the last several months that making that mix work for everyone takes intention and creativity. Whether your team works from home part-time or full-time, it’s important to understand the challenges and opportunities that can come with a hybrid workforce." Read more of Wes Luczak article: https://lnkd.in/gSPA8Zx3

Having a blast at PACK EXPO! It is always great to catch up with our members, connect the industry and educate. Emily B. had the opportunity to present BEMA Intel Q2 Summary and review topline trends.

Emily B. of BEMA shared the findings of BEMA Intel’s Q2 Industry Summary Report during her presentation at PACK EXPO. The report offers a topline look at the trends affecting the commercial baking and equipment manufacturing industries. Bowers noted that 75% of equipment manufacturers reported a positive outlook for the US commercial baking industry in Q2, and that bookings for these suppliers are up compared to the same time last year.

Didn't have a chance to make it to #NEXUS2024? Catch the highlights!

NEXUS Of Baking 2024 event was a year of connection and innovation. Kerwin L Brown, CAE, MBA reflects on his main takeaways from this year's event. "In a time when many manufacturing sectors, including baking, are proceeding with caution due to a number of variables, the opportunity to bring together suppliers, manufacturers, and bakers is more important than ever. NEXUS 2024 delivered on that front, providing impactful business connections alongside impactful educational content." Read more: https://lnkd.in/eNQzEwjx