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In This Issue
Exclusive Bakers Lounge
ELDC/SBW Forum
Education Sessions
"B.E.S.T. in Baking"
Competitions & Demos
Insider's Tips
IBIE

September 26-29, 2010
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nev. www.IBIE2010.com

ABA at IBIE Event Calendar
September 27, 2010
11:00 am-12:30pm 
ABA Seminar: Returnable Asset Management

September 28, 2010
5:00-6:45 pm
ABA ELDC & SBW Industry Leadership Forum


September 29, 2010
10:15-11:45 am
ABA Session: Legislative & Regulatory Issues and Threats

September 29, 2010
ABA Energy & Environment Committee Meeting
 

ABA Booth is in the Grand Lobby!
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Insider's Look at IBIE 
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It's finally here! In just over four days, thousands of baking professionals will descend on the Las Vegas Convention Center. Beat the crowds and get your sneak peek here. We're highlighting the features and events you can't miss!

Don't forget to stop by the ABA booth located in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center!  Be sure to pick up an "ABA Member" ribbon while at the booth.

IBIE Registration Hours:
Sat. Sept. 25 - Mon. Tues. 26: 07:30 am - 05:00 pm 
Tues. Sept. 27 - Wed. Sept. 29: 08:00 am - 05:00pm

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Important Note: The ABA office in Washington, D.C. will be closed from September 24th - Oct. 1.  Find ABA staff in the ABA booth located in the Grand Lobby!
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Enjoy the Exclusive Bakers Lounge 
bakeloungeThe Bakers Lounge is located between the ABA and BEMA booths in the Grand Lobby. Catch up with old friends and meet new business contacts.

The lounge will only be open to members of ABA and RBA, sponsored by AB Mauri Fleischmann's. 

Don't forget to stop in the ABA and BEMA booths on your way to or from the lounge to say hi to the staff while you're there!

Note: Non-member guests are welcome, but must be accompanied by a member.
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Connect with ABA Members - Learn from the Industry Elite  
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Tuesday, Sept. 28, 5:00-6:45 p.m.
ABA's Executive Leadership Development Committee (ELDC) and the Society of Bakery Women (SBW) have partnered to put on the Baking Industry Leadership Forum. George Deese, Pat Callaghan, Cordia Harrington,  and Ted Redmond will discuss core strengths needed by effective leaders; the importance of peer groups to foster young executives; and the value of involvement in ABA to achieve industry success and build valuable networks.  They will also share their seasoned insight on the outlook of the baking industry's future. 

You don't want to miss this premiere ticketed event! Buy your ticket at the ABA booth in the Grand Lobby.
 
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Education Sessions Tailored for You  
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With sessions ranging in topic from food defense, to cupcake decorating, to legislative threats - you'll be sure to find a session at IBIE perfectly suited to your needs.

Add Sessions to Your Existing Registration
See the Schedule-at-a-Glance
Full Seminar Descriptions/Pricing

ABA's Education Sessions:
Monday, September 27, 11am-12:30pm: Returnable Asset Management Seminar - Tray loss costs the industry millions each year. Find out what's being done and how you can get involved. More...

Wednesday, Sept. 29, 10:15-11:45 am:
Legislative and Regulatory Threats -ABA committee leaders will offer their expert analysis on current legislative and regulatory threats facing the industry. More... 

Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2:00-6:00pm
: ABA Energy & Environment Committee Meeting (at the Las Vegas Hilton); Group dinner at 7:00pm. To register for this meeting, please go to the ABA booth in the Grand Lobby and fill out a registration form.

More Information on ABA's Sessions

How do you add an IBIE session?
1. Call (708) 486-0719 or Toll-Free (877) 303-0719
           Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. -  5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time. 
2. Login to your registration account and add them.
3. E-mail IBIE2010@compusystems.com with your request.
4. Register onsite. 

Sessions are selling out at an unprecedented rate - reserve your seat today!
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Go Green with the "B.E.S.T. in Baking" Suppliers 
BEST in Baking
Are you looking for ways to make your business more environmentally sustainable? IBIE's Becoming Environmentally Sustainable Together (B.E.S.T.) in Baking has done the legwork for you by identifying the baking industry suppliers with the best environmental products and services. If you are looking for ingredients, equipment, packaging, logistics, or if you want to audit and streamline your plant's energy use, the "B.E.S.T. in Baking" winners can help - check out the winners here or look for the "B.E.S.T. in Baking" signs in their booths!
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World Class Competitions and Demos
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World class competitions and educational demos offer all attendees a chance for some baking fun!
  • "Louis Lesaffre Cup" Baking Competition - BOOTH 4552
  • 10th Annual Pillsbury Baker's Plus Grand Champion Creative Decorating Competition - BOOTH 9219
  • World Chocolate Masters Regional Qualifier - BOOTH 3445
Additionally, baking demos will run daily from 11:00 to 5:00 pm at Booth 2531.
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Insider's Tips:
  1. The Convention Center will have free WiFi throughout, sponsored by SASA Demarle and BEMA.
  2. Use the product locater kiosks to locate exhibitors by product, name or booth number. Then, let it map the most convenient route to see them all! 
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It was our pleasure to bring this message to you from the American Bakers Association. Please contact us if you have comments or suggestions. 

If you would like to be removed from the ABA What's New e-mail sent to ABA members each week, please make your request to Margaret Collins or call 202-789-0300.   

Have a great day!

ABA Membership & Communications Department

Karin M. Soyster, CMP, CAE - Vice President, Membership Services
Kelly Kotche - Director, Membership and Communications
Margaret Collins - Membership Services & Web site Coordinator

American Bakers Association   
1300 I Street, NW, Suite 700 West
Washington, DC 20005
202-789-0300 phone
202-898-1164 fax