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BEMA CONNECT

"As a baker, I found it
to be the perfect setting
to discuss business
with a new connection
or even someone
I already knew."

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the other activities, so this provided the appropriate
time to do so."
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recent innovations, and bakers provide a description of their business and upcoming needs. A
BEMA committee then vets information from all
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"I really enjoy the personal interaction I get
through BEMA Connect," said John Mulloy, Jr.,
vice-president, 151 Foods. "And, most importantly,
I appreciate the opportunity to chat with suppliers
that I wouldn't otherwise be aware of. It's a great
source for unique networking."
In 2017, nearly 30 bakers participated in BEMA
Connect, and even more are expected at the 2018
onvention.
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said Rick Hoskins, CEO, Colborne Foodbotics and
member of the BEMA executive committee.
Bakers and BEMA members can sign up for
Connect when they register for the annual convention at www.bema.org.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of BEMA - June 2018

BEMA - June 2018
BEMA Staff and Executive Commitee
Letters from BEMA
Sharing #BEMAsmarts
BEMA's 100th Anniversary Celebration
What Happens in Vegas
Founding Fathers
Signs of the Times
Family Ties
Recognizing Individual Honors
The Future is Now
Matchmaker, Matchmaker
In the Face of Consolidation
Modern Membership
A Forum for All
Leaving a Legacy
Guestbook
Who, When and Where
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BEMA - June 2018 - BEMA Staff and Executive Commitee
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BEMA - June 2018 - Letters from BEMA
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BEMA - June 2018 - Sharing #BEMAsmarts
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BEMA - June 2018 - Family Ties
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BEMA - June 2018 - The Future is Now
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BEMA - June 2018 - Matchmaker, Matchmaker
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BEMA - June 2018 - In the Face of Consolidation
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BEMA - June 2018 - Modern Membership
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BEMA - June 2018 - A Forum for All
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BEMA - June 2018 - Leaving a Legacy
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BEMA - June 2018 - Guestbook
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