WASHINGTON -- The Retailer's Bakery Association kicked off its In-store Bakery Executive Conference here with a welcome reception at the Renaissance Hotel on March 22. Retailers and their suppliers had a chance to unwind and be entertained by The Passing Zone, a juggling comedy team, before they got down to serious business. Juggling their own time to grab a peek at the city's cherry blossoms in full bloom after a day jam-packed with seminars and networking events came next. The two-day conference preceded RBA's Marketplace 2000 Convention & Exhibition.