The bi-weekly, email newsletter with the information you need •  May 6, 2013 • Vol. 11, Issue 9
 
AmeriStar and Visionary Awards Ceremony honors the best in packaging
The 2013 AmeriStar and Visionary Awards winners will be recognized for their contributions to the packaging industry on June 19th during EastPack in Philadelphia, PA. IoPP's AmeriStar Awards Competition commemorates the best packages of the year and UBM Canon's Packaging Group Visionary Awards pays tribute to the people of packaging who show vision and leadership in advancing their company's goals of packaging innovation, differentiation, savings and growth. IoPP and UBM Canon bring these two powerhouse programs together in a ceremony that celebrates the trailblazers in packaging. Don't miss this opportunity to honor the professionals who show vision and leadership within the packaging industry! Honor the top packaging innovations and innovators - register now to attend the ceremony!
For details, registration and sponsorship opportunities, click here
Packaging World features IoPP Salary Survey 
Packaging pros saw a 3.49% average pay increase in 2012 compared to 2011, with job security and job prospects strong, according to respondents to the 2013 IoPP Salary Survey. In an article published by the annual Salary Survey's media sponsor, Packaging World, 2012 will go down as a year of steady, albeit unspectacular income growth, with more than reasonable job security. The Salary Survey was also developed in cooperation with Gros Executive Recruiters.
For full article, click here

IoPP to host packaging education conference at HBA
IoPP and UBM Live announce 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. As the leading product development event for the cosmetics, fragrance, personal care and skin industry, HBA draws more than 15,000 industry professionals, and will run June 18-20, 2013.

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Join 200+ IoPP members taking advantage of Industry Intelligence's bonus offer
To provide added value to your IoPP membership, our partner Industry Intelligence is providing a  complimentary subscription to their market intelligence i2daily service. Since April 1, companies ranging from General Mills and Best Buy to Starbucks and Coca-Cola are receiving relevant packaging industry news every business day for a high-level pulse of the industry. Take advantage now—if you haven't already—sign up for service below and see what you've been missing.

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Save the dates! IoPP 2013 Leadership Conference taking place in August
This annual IoPP conference is focused on expanding and developing leadership skills to help packaging professionals in their careers as well as within the Institute. Full agenda includes keynote speaker Glen Anderson. Glen Anderson is a recently retired association business executive, currently advising small business entrepreneurs on how to be successful leaders. Glen will also disucss his ideas for successful leadership in both association service and corporate life. The conference also includes IoPP's Honors & Awards reception on the evening of August 19 and a packaging facility tour on August 20. Details and registration will be available shortly.

For details, click here

Upcoming events

May 6
Minnesota Chapter Event: Shine, Sparkle & Pop! Does Your Package Standout? East Maplewood, MN.
Click here for more information. Contact: Ann Kvaal, e-mail: ioppmn@comcast.com.

May 7
Heart of America Chapter tour: Harley-Davidson Manufacturing Plant, Kansas City, MO.
Click here for more information. Contact: Dan Mack, e-mail dan.mack@multivac.com.

May 6-8
Chemical Packaging Committee Meeting, Houston, TX.
Click here for more information. Contact: Carole Schiller, e-mail cschiller@iopp.org.

May 14-15
The Automation Conference, Chicago, IL.
Click here for more information. Contact: Courtney Richards, e-mail crichards@summitmediagroup.com.

May 15
Tejas Chapter Event: Free Packaging Innovation Seminar and Trade Show, Irving, TX.
Click here for more information.

May 16
Central Florida Chapter Event: Corporate Mentor Program Presentation, Member Meet & Greet, Officer Elections.
Click here for more information.

May 17
Cincinnati Chapter May Monthly Meeting & Tour: Cincinnati Converters, Cincinnati, OH.
Click here for more information. Contact: Craig Henize, e-mail chenize@fuse.net.

May 20
Cal-Poly Student Chapter Event: freshPACKmoves 2013, San Luis Obispo, CA.
Click here for more information.

May 21
Western New York Chapter Tour: Precision Packaging Products, Inc.
Click here for more information. Contact: e-mail WNYIoPP@gmail.com.

May 23
New England Chapter May Event: Tying Together Critical Factors to Achieve Total Package Integrity, Newton, MA.
Click here for more information. Contact: Eric Cunningham, e-mail nechili@yahoo.comnechili@yahoo.com.
For more information about IoPP, and other IoPP programs, visit www.iopp.org. Newsletter comments? Email us at cbarry@iopp.org.

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