Recent Board of Director Actions
- The Board approved the development and funding of a Product Development Competition to be held during BakingTech 2015.
- Funding was pledged as part of a baking industry coalition in support of a comprehensive research study to identify the current state of employment in the U.S. commercial baking industry, project the state of employment by 2023 and identify potential solutions to the anticipated dearth in skilled labor.
- The commercialization policy for webinars was rewritten to permit limited discussion of business products and services by the webinar presenter.
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Are You LinkedIn or Decoupled
ASB's LinkedIn site now has over 2,500 members. Bakers from all over the world are asking questions, sharing ideas and posting career opportunities. If you are not already a member, please join and become part of the community and the discussions today.
Ways that you and your business can use LinkedIn:
- Acquire new customers through online recommendations. Satisfied customers are the best source of new customers. Increase your word of mouth referrals by asking your happy clients to write you a recommendation.
- Find the right vendors to outsource services you're not an expert on. LinkedIn makes it easy for you to find and vet vendors through the network of your peers.
- Build your industry network - online and in person. Search LinkedIn's Groups directory to find industry associations and networks in which to take part.
- Get answers to tough business questions with a little help from your referral friends. LinkedIn Answers and Groups let you find answers to those vexing questions quickly by tapping into the wisdom of your network.
- Win some new business by answering questions in your area of expertise. Use the many forums on LinkedIn to share the knowledge you've gained in your area of expertise. This is a great opportunity to win new business and find prospective clients.
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Website Redesign
We are pleased to announce that ASB will soon be launching a new website! Our goal is to make www.asbe.org a more valuable and easier-to-use resource for baking information, events, and educational resources. The new site will feature a brand new look and feel, improved navigation with responsive design, redesigned tools such as the "Resource Library" and "Industry Calendar" featuring improved functionality, and more!
Visit our website and watch for the transformation later this month. We hope you'll like our new look and as always, we value your feedback.
Don't forget to like us on Facebook and join our LinkedIn Group.
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Hall of Fame Nominations
The Baking Hall of Fame is an initiative of the American Society of Baking to recognize industry innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. The individuals selected into the Hall of Fame are recognized for their achievements in organizational growth and development, equipment design and innovation, advancements in ingredient technology and processing or related service to the commercial baking industry.
Nominations for the 2014 Hall of Fame are now being accepted. If you nominated someone for the 2013 Hall of Fame, you do not have to re-nominate them. If you completed a preliminary nomination form at the Hall of Fame table outside this year's MarketPlace, please complete the formal nomination. The deadline for nominations is September 1.
Nomination forms can be downloaded here.
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IBIE
ASB members can save $20 on registration for IBIE by using the discount code ASB2013. Please plan on stopping by ASB's Booth #6033 to get your ASB Member Ribbon and to find out how you can help us recruit new members while at IBIE.
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Upcoming Membership Renewals
With the current membership year coming to a close it is time again to renew your annual ASB membership.
In a continuing effort to "go green", you can save time and postage by renewing online via your member portal. On July 1, the renewal period will open and professional members will receive an email with instructions on how to renew online.
Hard copies of renewal packets will be mailed on July 15 and will contain a renewal payment form for those who don't wish to renew online.
Please note the deadline for renewal will be August 31, 2013. If you do not renew by the deadline, your access to the valuable member tools and information on the website will be temporarily suspended until membership dues have been paid.
For questions concerning the upcoming renewal period, or any general membership questions please contact the membership manager, Amanda Gonzalez, at agonzalez@asbe.org. |
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ASB Staff and Contact Information
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 336, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
Main Phone Number: 1.800.713.0462
Fax Number: 1.888.315.2612
Executive Director:
Kent Van Amburg
Extension #1
Direct: 609.937.1519
Director of Meetings/Operations:
Tawnee Shuey
Extension #2
Direct: 856.343.7838
Membership Manager:
Amanda Gonzalez
Extension #3
Direct: 660.349.9844
Director of Technology:
Darla Eastlack
Extension #5
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Chairman's Corner:
by Dave Hipenbecker
ASB Chairman
ASB_Chairman@asbe.org
Quote: Mindless habitual behavior is the enemy of innovation. -Rosabeth Moss Kanter
Quip: Sometimes old habits are difficult to break!
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Membership Tips:
Have you been promoted, changed jobs, moved or retired? Outdated information = missed information and networking opportunities. Please help us stay current by updating your profile online or calling the office.
Website Tips:
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Please Welcome ASB's Newest Members:
Baker
Bianca Juarez
Jerry McConnell
Jose Perez
Kevin Mathis
Maria Cidres
Allied
Christine Cochran
Joe Fritzel
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