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If you are in the baking industry, why YOU should join ABA….
Baker
Membership Application
Allied
Membership Application
ABA IS THE VOICE OF THE BAKING INDUSTRY representing
approximately 80% of the wholesale bakeries in the U.S. as
well as their suppliers. It represents the interests of the
wholesale baking industry before the United States Congress,
the Administration, federal agencies, state legislatures
and international authorities. It tackles key issues facing
the wholesale grain-based foods industry and initiates key
reforms to make positive impacts on the industry. Ultimately,
our business is to keep you in business. Read
more about our Mission and benefits
of membership….
Through our association, member baking and allied companies
(suppliers) are closely integrated and work together to achieve
goals that benefit their mutual interests in the baking industry.
ABA gives its members exposure to other companies in the
industry. It provides several opportunities for them to network
and exchange information and ideas through its numerous committee meetings and ABA’s
annual convention.
ABA has a multitude of Committees that
tackle the legislative
and regulatory issues that impact the baking industry.
Baking companies MUST stay on top of these issues or it could
cost them deeply. Our job is to communicate and serve as
the liaison between government and industry. We encourage
member companies to be involved in the Committees (join
a committee) to stay on top of these issues and offer
their input. Most of ABA’s goals are accomplished
through the work of the Committees and the ABA Board of Directors.
We have a variety of professional
resources and a staff that is available to your company
on a daily basis. In effect, ABA provides a comprehensive
resource to the baking industry that can address most,
if not all, sectors of the industry, operations and activities.
ABA is the voice of the baking industry - it needs industry
support and participation if it is to continue to enhance
the future vitality of the baking industry. By becoming a
member of ABA, your participation will help support our efforts.
Who should join ABA – Membership is on a corporate
basis – not individual. If your organization joins
ABA, anyone from your company is considered a member and
can access ABA’s resources.
Baker Members – ABA Baker Membership is open to any
wholesale baking company.
Allied Members – ABA Allied Members are any supplier
of products or services to the baking industry. Why join
as an allied member? One of the benefits of allied membership
is just by being a member of ABA, you are showing your support
to the industry, which is very important in doing business
with baking companies. You will receive and be listed in
the next available membership directory and ABA can help
you with your marketing efforts by providing a list of its
baker members, a logo to include on your stationery “Proud
Member of ABA” and access to various other resources
that can put you leagues ahead of your competition. This
is a list you don’t want to not be on!
How to Join ABA – Fill out the appropriate membership
application below. All dues are based on sales to the baking
industry, and return by fax to 202-789-0300. You can also
mail it with a dues check or be billed for the amount. Traditional
fiscal year runs July 1 through June 30 of each year.
Baker
Membership Application
Allied
Membership Application
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