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Grebe’s Bakery named Bakery Operation of the Month for November 2009
West Allis, WI—Congratulations to Grebe’s Bakery in Milwaukee. The bakery was named the Bakery Operation of the Month for November 2009 from the Wisconsin Bakers Association (WBA). The business earned the honor for hosting the WBA’s Bakers Forum in November, which is a networking and educational event for WBA members and other baking industry representatives.
What started as a way to help make ends meet for a southside Milwaukee family in the mid 1930s turned into a flourishing operation that continues more than 70 years later. Founder Irene Grebe would be proud that Grebe’s Bakery now has third and fourth generation family members keeping the business going, and is led by President Jim Grebe, Jr.
Currently Grebe’s employs approximately 175 employees, as well as two part-time office employees. The business, located at 5132 W. Lincoln Ave. in Milwaukee, includes a retail outlet and a 40,000 square foot plant. More than 200 items are produced every day.
Nominations for Bakery Operation of the Month are submitted to the WBA office for consideration. Selected operations must include the following criteria to be considered: must be a WBA member in good standing; must have made non-monetary contributions to the bakery industry and Wisconsin Bakers Association; have something that qualifies the bakery as an outstanding business; and winner would agree to have the award publicized in the media.
In addition, winners of the Bakery Operation of the Month are considered for the Bakery Operation of the Year (BOY) award. The first BOY award was given in 2001 to recognize an outstanding WBA member bakery operation for its contributions to the WBA and the baking industry. The current Bakery Operation of the Year is O&H Danish Bakery in Racine, Wis.
About the WBA
The WBA
is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization dedicated to helping members increase
their baking and business knowledge, fostering the education of future bakers,
keeping members informed about developments in the baking industry and
legislative matters affecting them, and representing members’ interests at the
state and federal government levels. Organized in 1905, the WBA is made up of
retail and wholesale bakeries; multi-unit operators;
supermarket bakeries; specialty shops; bakery suppliers; college bakery
programs; manufacturers and associate members. There is also a student
membership category to bring future members of the industry into the fold.
Visit www.wibakers.com for more information and event updates. The WBA Member
Services Center is located at 2514 S. 102nd St., Suite 100, West
Allis, Wis.
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