8 GREAT Reasons to Join GCRBA...

1. Expand Your Product Line!

At each association meeting - there are 8 every year - your fellow members demonstrate their Show-N-Sell items.

2. Collect New & Creative Merchandising Ideas!

Association meetings also include merchandising idea exchages. Stockpile these tips for your own shop.

3. Receive Free Advertising and Merchandising Materials!

Posters or other point-of-sale materials are passed out at association meetings... free!

4. Continue Your Education

The association has a learning sessions and roundtable discussions at each meeting, either from an allied company or fellow bakers, and scholarships to National Baking Center.

5. See First-hand How Other Bakeries Operate!

Our board meetings are held in member shops or stores, and all members welcome visits from fellow bakers.

6. Show Your Stuff!

GCRBA members bring items to every meeting to show and compete. At our annual picnic we have a brownie and cookie competition. You can show off your skills to the people who appreciate them the most - fellow bakers. And you can study other baker's finest work.

7. Have Fun!

Maybe the best reason of all to belong to our association is to be able to make friends in the same business as you. GCRBA offers many opportunities to socialize. Count on good conversation at the social hour and dinner which are part of each meeting. Let loose at the annual picnic with swimming, rides, games & of course... food.

8. Stay Informed!

To keep you up-to-date about all these association activities, you receive a monthly newsletter chock full of information on events and other members. And visit this website often for news and updates, as well as directories of all member bakers and allied businesses.

BENEFITS

• Workers' Compensation Savings
• 401k Information
• and much more!

PROMOTIONS

Besides the 8 reasons at left, we have a promotions committee that heads the following:

     CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS CHARITY

     MARDIS GRAS KING CAKE

     PACZKI CELEBRATION

     ANNUAL PIE EATING CONTEST

     ANNUAL DECORATING CONTEST

How to Join?

How can you start getting all these benefits? It's easy! All you have to do is fill out the simple application form and mail today to the GCRBA!

Students: Join for 1/3 the regular membership price - click here!

Who Are Members?

"I always feel that you're not alone with your problems and you find out that you are facing the same problems. Also, I look forward to the Allied Companies introducing new products and improving on an old product. I feel that attendance at the meeting is like a 'shot in the arm'. And I enjoy meeting and making new friends and sharing ideas."
BERTIE SCHMIDT - SCHMIDT'S BAKERY

"As a First Generation Bakery Owner, participating in GCRBA since 1980 has proven over and over again to be time - well spent. Since by definition time is your life, by being a GCRBA Member, I'm living well!"
TOM DAVIS - REGINA BAKERIES

"I committed myself to the GCRBA years ago because I could clearly see the benefits. You are never too old to learn; and between Allied presentations and sharing thoughts with other bakers, there is always something new to learn. Also, by coming together we can increase public awareness of our baking craft and the quality products we create for our customers. There is alsoo the added benefit that comes from our great association, friendship with great bakers."
MARK VINCENT - GRAETER'S BAKERY

"The association brings all interested bakers together to combat common problems. Our supplies keep us current with new products and the growing trends. The group discounts available with Worker's Compensation pay the membership costs many times over. But, the most important feature is the camaraderie. Our meeting focuses us for another day."
GREG GOTTENBUSCH - SERVATII PASTRY SHOP

"I joined the Greater Cincinnati Retail Bakers Association because I learned from Mr. Busken that it was important to keep up with the retail baking industry, to know what other bakers are doing and to get information from the many vendors and presentations.
Very quickly, I learned that this association provides much more. I have made friends and allies in the baking industry. It is so great to be able to talk with others who understand what you are going through, have been there, and can frequently offer helpful suggestions. We are all better bakers and better business people because we have the power of the association!"
THOMAS R. RINEAR - BUSKEN BAKERY