After a 20-year career in the tech industry, Ken Forkish decided to leave the corporate world and become a baker. He relocated to Portland, Oregon, and opened Ken’s Artisan Bakery in 2001.
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Save the Date for International Pizza Expo 2022!
Pizza continues to thrive and expand, which drives home the fact that it’s hands down America’s favorite food! With that in mind, we’re expecting a huge International Pizza Expo 2022. Designed specifically for pizzeria owners and operators, there’s something for...
Award Winning Restaurateur and Author Mike Bausch is Coming to Pizza Expo!
Mike Bausch started Andolini’s with his brother Jim at the age of 22 after graduating from college, and within a year they had to expand to double their capacity to meet demand of the Tulsa metro area. They now have seven units and one food truck, and more than 250...
Save the Date for International Pizza Expo 2021!
Can you imagine a show floor larger than eight football fields with nothing but pizza-related supplies, equipment and services? Designed specifically for pizzeria owners and operators, there’s something for everyone at Pizza Expo, whether you’re an industry veteran or...
Pizza Expo 2021 — The Countdown Has Begun!
New Dates: June 22-24, 2021 at the Las Vegas Convention Center In light of the continuing impact surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, including current government restrictions and limitations on large gatherings and travel restrictions, the International Pizza Expo team...
The Legendary Paul Giannone of Paulie Gee’s to Give Opening Keynote Address at Pizza & Pasta Northeast
Day 1 Keynote Speaker Announced! Paul Giannone chose a career as a corporate IT professional in the early ’80s that spanned nearly 30 years. As it turns out he wasn’t really wired up for that type of work. The truth of the matter is he’s always been a pizza enthusiast...
PPNE Day 2 Keynote Speaker Announced: Rocky Shanower
2020 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Rocky Shanower of Park Street Pizza Park Street Pizza has been a staple and pride point of Sugarcreek, Ohio since 2003 when Rocky and Courtney Shanower took over a closing pizzeria. The couple took the leap into ownership...
Gain Insights from the Most Influential People at Pizza & Pasta NE
Tony Gemignani, Nino Coniglio, Audrey Kelly, Mike Bausch, Jeff Smokevitch and John Gutekanst Among Power-Packed Lineup in Atlantic City Developed specifically for owners and operators of pizzerias and Italian restaurants, there’s something for everyone at Pizza &...
Pizza & Pasta Northeast: Save The Date!
Pizza & Pasta 2020 Atlantic City Convention Center October 7-8, 2020 On October 7th and 8th you’ll have the opportunity to meet with leading national and regional suppliers, manufacturers and distributors at the fourth annual Pizza & Pasta Northeast...
Expo Spotlight: It’s Show Time
International Pizza Expo & International Artisan Bakery Expo March 31-April 2, 2020 - Las Vegas Convention Center If you haven’t already registered for Pizza Expo 2020, now is the time to do so by visiting PizzaExpo.com. This is your only chance this year to join...
Expo Spotlight: Pizza Expo and Pizza & Pasta Northeast
MAKE PLANS NOW TO ATTEND! International Pizza Expo 2017 March 27–30, 2017 Las Vegas Convention Center Designed for pizzeria owners and operators, there’s something for everyone at Pizza Expo, whether you’re an industry veteran or just thinking about opening your first...
Expo Spotlight: 2 Great Tradeshows, 4 World-Class Competitions
International Pizza Expo 2017 March 27–30, 2017 Las Vegas Convention Center Designed for pizzeria owners and operators, there’s something for everyone at International Pizza Expo, whether you’re an industry veteran or just thinking about opening your first unit. To...













