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The bi-weekly, email newsletter with the information you need • February 22, 2011 • Vol. 9, Issue 4
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IoPP 2011 Salary Survey closes February 25! IoPP surveys professionals employed in the packaging field to determine salaries, total compensation and job satisfaction. This information is compiled and analyzed by an independent research firm, and the results are published in the IoPP Salary Survey. 2011 survey is based on information from 2010. Survey was co-developed with Packaging World magazine and Gros Executive Recruiters. Survey closes this Friday! Please participate now to help make this year's Salary Survey IoPP's best yet. To participate, please click here |
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IoPP Packaging Education Scholarship Fund deadline March 18 The Institute of Packaging Professionals is proud to offer four $2,500 academic scholarships for 2011/2012 to recognize exceptional college students headed for a career in packaging. The scholarships have been created to support packaging education and to raise awareness of packaging as a career choice. The scholarships are funded by founding supporters, including the Central Ohio, Minnesota, Tejas and Chicago IoPP chapters and IoPP benefactor companies. Deadline for applications is March 18. Please submit now. For details, click here |
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AmeriStar - not just another awards competition IoPP would like to extend a thank you to all the companies that submitted entries into this year's AmeriStar Awards Competition. In her recently published blog, Digestibles, Lisa Pierce, Editor, Packaging Digest, shares her perspective on the importance of competitions and how AmeriStar is not only invigorating but inspiring. AmeriStar winners will be announced soon and formally honored at the AmeriStar and IoPP Honors & Awards Dinner the evening of May 10th during the IoPP Packaging & Leadership Conference. For Lisa Pierce's Digestibles entry, click here |
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IoPP Mastermind Group provides concentrated forum for packaging professionals When confronted with a packaging or professional issue, it is becoming more and more difficult to find like-minded peers who may be faced with similar issues. Where do you go if you need to drill down deep to find specific strategies/applications for your packaging operations? What if you want to concentrate on professional development tools and goals? While IoPP's mission is to help packaging professionals connect with each other, the newly developed IoPP Mastermind Group program gives members the opportunity to address common challenges that other members may be experiencing. Whether concentrated on packaging issues, professional growth or education, IoPP's Mastermind Group program provides a forum for focused and success-minded connections and support from others with similar interests, challenges and goals. Connect more deeply with your peers today! Join an IoPP Mastermind group! For details about the IoPP Mastermind program, visit www.iopp.org/mastermind |
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Latest IoPP "Professional Perspective" column in Packaging World The March edition of IoPP's "Professional Perspective" column in Packaging World magazine is now available. The article, titled "Brazil's Rising Star" - written by IoPP Executive Director Pat Farrey - is focused on the rising packaging growth in Brazil. According to the Brazilian Packaging Association (ABRE), the packaging industry in Brazil in 2010 was valued at $23.9 billion. Coupled with a strong, stable economy, growing consumer demand and untapped potential, Brazil may well be the next great partner for U.S. expansion. For Packaging World's March edition of "Professional Perspective," click here |
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IoPP Packaging & Leadership Conference 2011 New for 2011, IoPP is offering packaging professionals the utmost in value by creating a two-day IoPP Packaging & Leadership Conference, taking place May 10-11, 2011, at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, IL. Day 1 includes high-level speaker presentations focused on the latest packaging innovations and trends, exclusive networking reception and the AmeriStar and IoPP Honors & Awards Dinner. Day 2 is geared toward leadership concepts, providing a forum to exchange ideas and explore the future of IoPP as well as a luncheon honoring IoPP's Chapters and Technical Committees. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about packaging and leadership! Register now! For details and registration information, click here |
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IoPP to sponsor the 2nd China Safe & Sustainable Packaging Summit 2011 IoPP is pleased to be announced as a sponsor for the 2nd China Safe & Sustainable Packaging Summit, taking place March 23-25 in Hangzhou, China. This global event helps attendees understand China's packaging market and make appropriate strategies to strengthen their businesses in China. Besides government officials' in-depth analysis of pertinent policies and regulations in China, speakers from word-leading packaging manufacturers and brand owners will share with you their practice of sustainable packaging including sustainable resource use, low cost production, customer-friendly packaging and waste reduction through speeches and real-life case studies. For event details, click here |
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SouthPack features new equipment and packaging technologies At SouthPack, taking place March 16-17, in Orlando, FL, you can find new equipment, technology, and materials to lower costs, reduce waste, and increase your packaging 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. For event details, click here |
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