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been told about how one’s business has grown from something they have taken away from being with the NBBQA. Writing a business plan, seeing the need for a marketing schedule or how to talk to the media, growth has been the result. During networking opportunities, just listening to “giants” talk with one another, tips are picked up which allows your company to take a major step forward. Then there is the personal growth which can be picked up, such as enabling you to cook a whole hog for the first time as a result of something you’ve picked up. Your sauce, rub, etc. marketing has grown because they have become award winners since you’ve entered the Awards of Excellence. WHY NBBQA - Growth
Quality
all in. It has over 13,000 Sq ft. of ballroom space with roll doors to the out- doors, plus event space outside, and social distance seating inside. To en- courage everyone to come, we have dropped the conference fee to $399 for members. WOW! I guess we really want to encourage you to join us. It’s great for the vendors, sponsors, speakers, and our psyche to see our BBQ family again. Registration details will be listed on the website soon. Check back for more updates, details and speaker schedule as they unfold.
Upcoming Events
February 4-5, 2022
AOE Judging Byhalia, MS
February 25, 2022
Top 5 AOE Finalists Notified
March 11-13
SCA World Championships Ft. Worth, TX
April 3-5, 2022
NBBQA National Conference Ft. Worth, TX
May 12-14, 2022
Memphis in May Memphis, TN
November 5-12, 2022
World Food Championships Dallas, TX
A few years ago, the Ford Motor Company skillfully used to use the slogan, “Quality is job one!” This could also be used for the NBBQA. Quality is an important attribute for any organization and one NBBQA takes seriously. Beginning with the very first conference and permeating everything the NBBQA does, quality matters to the board. No corners are cut when it comes representing the NBBQA. Just look at some of the places the confer- ences have been and will be going. Think about the educational seminars at these conferences and the ones we’ve witnessed virtually. The member- ship, both individuals and businesses, recognize this quality, which is why so many renew or increase their membership year after year. WHY NBBQA - Quality
BBQ Authority
One of the goals of the NBBQA is to become the BBQ authority and it is happening. Many of the BBQ people we see and cheer for on the Food Net- work are members of the NBBQA. When celebrity chef Michael Symon opened his BBQ restaurant, Mable’s, personally invited to the grand open- ing was long time NBBQA member and board director, Legend, Mike Mills. When other authorities such as CNN and USA Today, need a BBQ related quote, the NBBQA receives an email request. Even when you first got into BBQ and began researching it, you knew being a part of the NBBQA was the place you needed to belong. The NBBQA is an authority because of the membership. Take a moment to see who those members are. You will find there, world champions, successful restauranteurs, marketing gurus and the list goes on. WHY NBBQA – BBQ Authority
As you come up with your own list, share it with us. Perhaps you can further elaborate on something listed here. Hopefully, you can add something to keep this list going and fresh. Whatever it is, let us here from you as to, “WHY NBBQA!”
NBBQA National Conference is Back!
We are Smokin’ and Grillin’ again. The NBBQA conference is set, and you are all invited. It’s been too long and we have missed seeing you. We can’t
wait to get back to- gether again as we net- work, re-connect, build new relationships, learn from industry leaders, and unveil our new mantra. Mark your cal- endar now for April
3rd – 5th, 2022, where we will once again have our annual conference at the River Ranch/Stockyard in Ft. Worth, Texas. It is the perfect place to gather, learn, and be safe from the environment we are
Join Now
www.NBBQA.org
Memberships start at $99 per year
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