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The bi-weekly, email newsletter with the information you need • February 18, 2013 • Vol. 11, Issue 4
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Where do you stand? IoPP seeks your input for the 2013 Salary Survey To participate in the annual IoPP Salary Survey, click here |
IoPP AmeriStar Package Awards competition now open for entries! The 2013 AmeriStar Package Awards Competition is now open for entries! AmeriStar showcases the most ground-breaking, innovative packages of the year. Does your package:
♦ Go beyond brand-owner expectations? If so -- ENTER NOW! |
IoPP webinar focused on supply chain engagement For details and registration for this webinar, click here |
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IoPP Packaging Education Scholarship Fund submissions due March 18! The Institute of Packaging Professionals is pleased to offer four $2,500 academic scholarships for 2013-2014 to recognize exceptional college students headed for a career in packaging. Do you know of any students pursuing a career in packaging that would benefit from this excellent opportunity? The scholarships have been created to support packaging education and to raise awareness of packaging as a career choice. As an added bonus, the top talent identified through this program will be shared with IoPP Benefactor companies as a recruiting tool for their organizations. This could be that post-graduation foot in the door that jump-starts packaging careers! Applications are due soon - deadline for submissions is March 18. For submission details, click here |
Top Suppliers, new technologis, and networking opportunities at SouthPack Leave your office behind for a day (or two) and attend SouthPack, March 6-7, 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. SouthPack offers the ideal opportunity to discover the newest packaging and processing technologies, connect with suppliers one-on-one, network with industry leaders and peers, and compare solutions side by side. Make sure you stop by the NEW Networking Reception on Wednesday, March 6th from 2:30-3:30pm on the show floor for complimentary drinks and snacks. SouthPack is supported by the IoPP. For more information and to register, visit www.SouthPackShow.com. Use promo code QB for free admission. For information about SouthPack 2013, click here |
Recognize your fellow IoPP members! IoPP recognizes its members' contributions with the following National Awards: Member of the Year, Honorary Life Member, and Fellow Member. Members who volunteer their time to IoPP deserve recognition so please submit your National Awards nominations now. Deadline for submissions is April 1, 2013 and winners will be announced during the IoPP Leadership Conference in August 2013. For National Awards details and to nominate an IoPP member, click here |
IoPP UK to sponsor the Packaging Innovations Conference & Exhibition 2013 Packaging Innovations 2013, taking place February 27-28, 2013 in Birmingham, UK is the only show of its kind in the UK concentrating on packaging design. The event is ideal for marketers, designers, buyers and technologists. It is estimated that over 5,000 will attend the show from a range of packaging concentrations. As part of the sponsorship, IoPP UK is organizing speakers for 'learnshops' that occur throughout the exhibition. These 'learnshops' are 30 minutes in length and are focused on brand inspiration, creation, successes and pitfalls. If you would like to an opportunity to speak at this event, contact Adele Balzan at abalzan@iopp.org. For information about Packaging Innovations 2013, click here |
MSU's Student Packaging Jamboree taking place March 21-23 From March 21-23, Michigan State University’s School of Packaging will be hosting the 28th annual Student Packaging Jamboree. The Jamboree will provide an opportunity for packaging students throughout the nation and Canada to unite for a weekend of networking and learning. An anticipated 250 students will attend this three day conference that's themed: Innovation in Design and Sustainability. The conference will consist of presentations from prominent industry professionals, an opportunity to interact with industry experts through a formatted panel discussion, a showcase display of innovative packages, and a design competition that will incorporate all attending students. For information about the Student Packaging Jamboree, click here |
IoPP to develop packaging conference at HBA Global Expo 2013 in New York IoPP and UBM Live announce a partnership through which IoPP will develop and promote a one-day packaging education conference at HBA Global Expo & Conference 2013. UBM Live is the producer of the trade show and conference, which will be in its 21st year. The IoPP conference will take place on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Speakers and topics will be announced shortly. As the leading product development event for the cosmetics, fragrance, personal care and skin industry, the international show draws more than 15,000 industry professionals, and will run June 18-20, 2013. For HBA Global Expo 2013 details, click here |
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