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The bi-weekly, email newsletter with the information you need • April 18, 2011 • Vol. 9, Issue 8
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IoPP Scholarship winners for 2011-2012 announced IoPP is pleased to announce the winners of the Institute's academic scholarships for 2011-2012. Four $2,500 academic scholarships were awarded, recognizing exceptional college students headed for a career in packaging. The 2011-2012 winners – all student members of IoPP – are: Robert Bruce Duncan, University of Massachusetts - Lowell; Ian Thomas McClaire, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Alexandria Leigh Siciliano, Michigan State University; Emily Ruth Wiggins, Michigan State University. For more information and winners, click here |
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IoPP Leadership Meeting focused on IoPP goals, mission The IoPP Annual Leadership Meeting - taking place Wednesday, May 11 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, IL - is focused on expanding and developing leadership skills to help packaging professionals in their careers as well as within the Institute. Agenda includes presentations covering packaging trends and leadership techniques while providing a forum to exchange ideas and explore the future of IoPP. Special IoPP hotel room rate of $159/night ends April 20! Reserve your room now! For Leadership Meeting details and registration, click here |
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AmeriStar and IoPP Honors & Awards Dinner celebrates the best in packaging The much anticipated AmeriStar and IoPP Honors & Awards Dinner will be held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, IL the evening of Tuesday, May 10 - the night before the IoPP Leadership Meeting. Don't miss this program honoring the 2011 AmeriStar Award winners and the IoPP members who have provided outstanding service to the packaging community. Networking Reception starts at 5:30 p.m. with Awards Dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. To register for the AmeriStar and IoPP Honors & Awards Dinner, click here |
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2011 Salary Survey results published in Packaging World Over 1,900 packaging professionals participated in IoPP's 2011 Salary Survey. As in previous years, this year's survey shows that membership in IoPP has its rewards regarding salary. Simply, IoPP members make more money. Even higher on the salary scale are Certified Packaging Professionals. Packaging Professionals who are CPP designated tend to make about 7% more in total compensation compared to non-certified professionals. Results and analysis were published exclusively in the April 2011 issue of Packaging World magazine. For 2011 Salary Survey, click here |
Special EastPack 2011 offer to IoPP members IoPP members are eligible for a complimentary admission to EastPack, taking place June 7-9, 2011, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, NY. Find new equipment, technology, and materials to lower costs, reduce waste, and increase efficiencies. You’ll see the latest in: bags, containers, contract services, custom automation equipment, machinery and machinery components, materials, packages, package design and printing, robotics, supplies, software...and more. Simply click here where you will find detailed information and easy online registration for your complimentary admission. While you're at EastPack, visit IoPP at Booth #3361. For details, click here |
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Fispal Tecnologia helps you expand globally Fispal Tecnologia - produced by Brazil Trade Shows (BTS), and taking place June 7-10 in Sao Paulo, Brazil - is one of the largest packaging trade shows worldwide. Fispal Tecnologia presents major packaging trends on a global level, providing attendees with the most innovative solutions in the packaging business from around the world. For details, click here |
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