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Important Note: The majority of ABA staff will be onsite at the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) in Las Vegas from Sept. 24 - Oct. 1. The ABA office in Washington, D.C. will be closed during that time. The ABA office will be reopen on Oct. 4. If you are attending IBIE, you may visit the ABA staff during show hours in the ABA booth located in the Grand Lobby. |
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ABA Healthcare Webinar Series, Part I:
Will You Be in Compliance in 2011?  October 5, 2010: 3pm to 4:30pm EST
Register today to participate in the American Bakers Association webinar providing guidance for compliance with the new healthcare reform law. Ilyse Schuman and Steven Friedman, Littler, will cover everything you need to know to be ready for new regulations that take effect January 2011. Key topics on the agenda: - In-depth discussion on the pros/cons of grandfathering your benefit plan - Qualified medical expenses for FSAs, HSAs and HRAs - Changes to dependent coverage - Changes to W-2 reporting requirements - CLASS program - should you participate? More Information | Register Now! |
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ABA Members Flowers Foods, Klosterman Baking Co. and Lesaffre/Red Star Yeast Deliver American Bakers PAC Checks to Key Candidates  If you are interested in presenting an American Bakers PAC check to a candidate or Member of Congress on behalf of ABA, please contact ABA Director of Political Affairs Kelly Knowles at 202-789-0300 or kknowles@americanbakers.org |
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Urban Wheat Field Addresses Food Literacy with Farm-to-Fork Exhibit in Nation's Capital  Washington, D.C. - On Sept. 23 and 24, a live wheat field, approximately one quarter of an acre in size, will sprout from the streets of the nation's capital in an effort to promote food literacy via farm-to-fork wheat education. The American Bakers Association, along with fellow members of the grain chain, will unite to deliver an authentic experience to consumers and members of Congress during the Wheat Foods Council's second Urban Wheat Field. The event will take place on Maryland Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets, SW. Read more... |
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ABA Urges EPA to Exempt Yeast Emissions From Greenhouse Gas Emissions
ABA urges EPA to exempt yeast emissions from any greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accounting system for biogenic sources. EPA sought information on the types of biogenic sources that may emit CO2 that are not related to energy production as it considers how to continue implementing its GHG goals.
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IBIE is Just Over 10 Days Away!
Watch for the special "ABA Insider's Look at IBIE" e-mail next week, Wednesday at 3 p.m. EDT, instead of a "What's New." ABA staff have put together highlights, insider's tips, and can't miss events!
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ABA Allied Member in the Spotlight: Mill Supply, Inc.
 Mill Supply, Inc.
Replacement parts for step-vans manufactured by Utilimaster, Morgan Olson, Union City Body, Supreme, and others. Chassis parts that fit Chevrolet, Workhorse, Ford, Freightliner, and others.
Contact: John A. Shega, Vice President, Marketing | (216) 518-2710 |
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The American Bakers Association (ABA) advocates on behalf of over 700 baking facilities and their suppliers.
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$70B | The baking industry generates more than $70 billion in economic activity annually.
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The baking industry employs close to half a million highly skilled people. |
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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
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