WASHINGTON, D.C. – With hundreds of the baking industry’s top leaders expected to attend, the All Membership Meeting at the American Bakers Association (ABA) 2018 Convention will be the hub of impactful industry dialogue on April 15.
The All Membership Meeting is intended to spark a thought-provoking industry conversation, covering a variety of topics critical to the industry’s success. ABA Chairman Fred Penny, President of Bimbo Bakeries USA, and ABA President and CEO Robb MacKie will kick off the afternoon with a conversation about the state of the industry and how ABA can be an effective partner. This theme of partnership will continue as the ABA Board Task Force discusses the proposed ABA Strategic Plan, highlighting new opportunities for ABA to support the baking industry in its pursuit of growth.
The Grain Foods Foundation (GFF) Executive Director Christine Cochran takes the stage later in the program to update the membership on the recent efforts of GFF. Followed by the update will be an interactive panel discussion with the ABA Government Relations Team, moderated by Bill Quigg, President of Richmond Baking, on how ABA’s policy work benefits the industry’s business success.
“We place tremendous value on the opportunity to have a conversation with such a large representation of our membership on the issues impacting their businesses and how ABA can help them succeed,” said ABA President and CEO Robb MacKie. “We plan to take full advantage of the All Membership Meeting to listen to our members and ask the questions that can continue to make us better partners to the baking industry.”
Find out more about the 2018 ABA Convention.
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About the 2018 ABA Convention:
The premier annual gathering of the baking industry, the 2018 ABA Convention will take place April14-18 at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz. This event is where top industry leaders will network with key colleagues, leverage expertise to navigate the evolving marketplace, and tap into new strategies for growth. Follow the convention with #PlantAhead
About the American Bakers Association:
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the Washington D.C.-based voice of the wholesale baking industry. Since 1897, ABA has represented the interests of bakers before the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, and international regulatory authorities. ABA advocates on behalf of more than 1,000 baking facilities and baking company suppliers. ABA members produce bread, rolls, cookies, crackers, bagels, sweet goods, tortillas and many other wholesome, nutritious, baked products for America’s families. The baking industry generates more than $153 billion in economic activity annually and employs more than 799,500 highly skilled people. Follow ABA with #AmericanBakers
Source: American Bakers Association