“American Bakers PAC is honored to announce that Steve Forbes will keynote the American Bakers PAC Dinner and Roundtable during the 2014 ABA Convention," said American Bakers PAC Chairman Steve Avera, Flowers Foods. “Steve Forbes brings a wealth of knowledge and insight, not only into politics, but the many challenges facing business leaders as well, so there will be something for everyone in this year’s PAC events.”
Steve Forbes is Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media. Under Mr. Forbes’ leadership, the company has launched a variety of new publications and businesses. In both 1996 and 2000, Mr. Forbes campaigned vigorously for the Republican nomination for the Presidency. Key to his platform were a flat tax, medical savings accounts, a new Social Security system for working Americans, parental choice of schools for their children, term limits and a strong national defense. Mr. Forbes continues to energetically promote this agenda.
The American Bakers PAC Dinner is a ticketed event on Monday evening, March 17, during the ABA Convention. Invitations and ticket order forms will be emailed to authorized ABA members on January 23. To learn more about the PAC Dinner and ABA’s political activities, please contact ABA Senior Director Political Affairs Kelly Knowles at 202-789-0300 or via e-mail at kknowles@americanbakers.org
“We are very excited to bring such a well-respected business and political leader to Scottsdale for this year’s American Bakers PAC Dinner, sponsored by Berry Plastics” said ABA PAC Director Kelly Knowles. “A limited number of high-dollar donors will also be able to meet personally with Mr. Forbes during a roundtable discussion, sponsored by AMF Bakery Systems, prior to the dinner. Funds raised will allow American Bakers PAC to support candidates who support bakers and the business community in the 2014 election.”
The 2014 American Bakers Association Convention promises to be the premier industry event of the year. Click here for information about registering is available at www.americanbakers.org or by calling 202-789-0300.
About the American Bakers Association:
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the Washington D.C.-based voice of the wholesale baking industry. Since 1897, ABA has represented the interests of bakers before the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, and international regulatory authorities. ABA advocates on behalf of more than 700 baking facilities and baking company suppliers. ABA members produce bread, rolls, crackers, bagels, sweet goods, tortillas and many other wholesome, nutritious, baked products for America’s families. The baking industry generates more than $102 billion in economic activity annually and employs more than 633,000 highly skilled people.
Source: American Bakers Association
