Houston, TX, – On September 8, 2012 Certified Master Bakers (CMBs) with successful businesses from around the nation will be imparting knowledge worth tens of thousands of dollars to entrepreneurs who want to explore joining the Baking Industry. The CMBs, who belong to the RPIA Group, have put together The Business of Baking for Beginners, a unique seminar that will be held on September 8th at the Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston, TX. This seminar will teach aspiring bakery owners effective tricks of the trade and behind-the-scenes knowledge that only comes with extensive years of experience.
The Business of Baking for Beginners seminar takes place on September 8th before the All Thing Baking 2012 Conference & Exposition, held in the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston , TX, September 9 through September 11, 2012.At the full day Business of Baking for Beginners seminar, other industry experts will provide key secrets to successful manufacturing, hiring, product packaging, marketing, and other vital business operations.
Members of the RPIA Group, an organization started 11 years ago to pool the knowledge of professional bakers operating successful businesses, decided to celebrate the groups 11th anniversary by continuing The Business of Baking for Beginners Seminar.“The concept for a focused educational experience, detailing how to start and operate a bakery, is decades old,” says Rick Crawford, Managing Partner of the RPIA Group. “The baking industry never intended to be closed; quite the opposite is true.” Larry Merritt, CMB of Merritt’s Bakery, Tulsa, Oklahoma—and a founding member of The RPIA Group—says, “I wish somebody could have helped us in the beginning. It was just plain hard – too many long days for too little money and costly mistakes! We need to try and make a difference for the new folks in the industry.”
As a result, says Crawford, “Our presenters will bring a specific knowledge and expertise that will help attendees shorten the time it takes to rise up the learning curve. In the baking industry, the mistakes made during the first two years can mean the difference between success and failure. That’s why our 10th anniversary is the perfect time to launch this event and to share our best with the newest group of bakery owners. We have a mission to help and serve others new to the industry.”
Pat Dwyer, Senior Trade Show Manager of The All Things Baking Conference stated, “ATB is delighted to have this comprehensive business program held in conjunction with our educational sessions and tradeshow. We are both happy and excited to add more value for our future owners, attendees, and exhibitors. By working together and supporting one another, we can positively impact our industry’s growth and development.”
More information can be found on the website www.rpiausa.org/Business_of_Baking_2012.html Registration can also be found at http://allthingsbaking.org/business-of-baking-for-beginners/. “The whole industry – from manufacturers to suppliers to customers – looks forward to the new businesses created by the kind of persons and entrepreneurs that will attend The Business of Baking for Beginners,” states Crawford. He adds, “For the first time in our industry’s history, 300 people will have an opportunity to do what others before them have yearned, for years.”
ABOUT THE BUSINESS OF BAKING SEMINAR:
Date: September 8, 2012
Place: Hilton Americas Hotel – connected to George R. Brown Center
For Event Details & Registration: www.rpiausa.org or www.allthingsbaking.org/business-of-baking-for-beginners/
Presented by: The RPIA Group
ABOUT ALL THINGS BAKING 2012 CONVENTION AND EXPO
Date: September 9 – 11
Place: George R. Brown Convention Center
Location: Houston, TX
For Information: www.allthingsbaking.org
ABOUT THE RPIA GROUP:
In eleven short years, the RPIA Group has grown from five to 95 plus members. By combining the members’ purchasing power and intellectual property, the RPIA Group is reshaping the baking industry. The RPIA Group is increasing growth, development and profitability for its membership by sharing and seeking innovative opportunities and strategies. For information about the RPIA Group visit www.rpiausa.org or contact Rick Crawford via phone at (800) 746-6551 or via email at rick.crawford@rpiausa.org
Source: RPIA Group
