 September 24 - September 28, 2007 |
| Members in the News |
| AICC member Stand Fast Packaging Products was recently featured in an article in the Business Section of the Chicago Tribune. Click here to read more.. |
| Obituary -- Robert D. Cravens, AICC Founder, Past President and Chairman of New World Holdings |
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Robert D. Cravens, 76, AICC Founder, Past President and former Chairman of New World Holdings, passed away Friday, September 21, in Dowagiac, Michigan. He was an important and influential figure in AICC’s founding and growth into a major corrugated industry trade association. To read more, click here. |
| AICC 2007 Annual Meeting - October 10-12, 2007 - Minneapolis, MN - It's Not Too Late To Register! |
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The excitement is growing as the AICC 2007 Annual Meeting is fast approaching. This is one meeting you can't afford to miss and offers more for everyone. Don't miss these three full energy and information packed days focusing on Leadership and the Independent Leader. The three day meeting will feature plant tours, general sessions, eye openers and social and networking events. To register and for more information on the upcoming AICC 2007 Annual Meeting visit our Online Registration To see who is coming to the AICC 2007 Annual Meeting click here for attendee list. |
| 13th International Corrugated Packaging Design Competition - Registration Deadline for Entries - Friday, September 28, 2007 |
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AICC has always been proud to recognize, showcase and reward those independents who have met and exceeded their customer's expectation of their corrugated packaging designs and displays in the bi-annual International Corrugated Packaging Design Competition. To register your entries in the 13th International Corrugated Packaging Design Competition click here. |
| On behalf of the AICC Board of Directors, members and staff, we want to thank the following contributing sponsors of the AICC 2007 Annual Meeting for their generous support that contributes to the success of this event. | ||||||||||||||||
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| Promoting SuperCorrExpo in Latin America | ||
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| Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities Available at the AICC 2007 Annual Meeting |
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Don't miss out on the opportunity to give your company excellent exposure at the AICC 2007 Annual Meeting by participating in the AICC National Sponsorship Program. Please review the brochure and advertising opportunities form and let us know how we can help you reach more of your customers this October in Minneapolis. View Sponsorship Brochure click here. |
| AICC 2007 Annual Meeting - Offering More for Everyone - AICC to Provide Audio/Video Recordings of Educational Sessions to 2007 Annual Meeting Attendees |
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Once again AICC will provide the audio/video recordings of all the general sessions and eye opener presentations to 2007 Annual Meeting - COMPLIMENTARY! For more information click here Visit the AICC Live Learning Center to access the innovative repository of the eye opener and general sessions from the 2007 Spring Meeting. For instructions to access the AICC Online Learning Center click here. |
| AICC 2007 Annual Meeting - October 10-12, 2007 - Optional & Social Events Group Events |
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Spouse & Guest Optional Event - Thursday, October 11, 2007 - Mall of America Tour & Luncheon
Join other AICC Spouses and Guests for a luncheon and shopping excursion at the Mall of America. For more information click here. . Optional Evening Group Events - Friday, October 12, 2007 The AICC 2007 Annual Meeting will come to a close on the evening of Friday, October 12, 2007 with a cash bar happy hour followed by two optional evening group events. Plan to meet up with other AICC meeting attendees, friends old and new, one last time before you depart the city of 10,000 lakes. Ordway Center for Performing Arts: Andrew Lloyd Webber's - Whistle down the Wind - 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (includes timing for roundtrip transportation, dinner and show) Orchestra Hall presents Classical: Garrick Ohlsson plays Grieg - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - (includes timing for show only - transportation and dinner on own) Orchestra Hall is located one half block from the Hilton Minneapolis. For more information on the Friday Evening Optional Group events - click here. |
| Central Container Corporation, Creative Carton Corporation, Liberty Carton (Golden Valley & Brooklyn Park) locations and Liberty Paper Mill to host full day of Plant Tours held in conjunction with the AICC 2007 Annual Meeting |
| The AICC 2007 Annual Meeting will kick off with a full day of plant tours on Wednesday, October 10, 2007. Central Container Corporation., Creative Carton Corporation, Liberty Carton (Golden Valley & Brooklyn Park) locations, and Liberties Paper Mill will open their doors and welcome AICC registered meeting attendees to get an in-depth look at what their operations are all about. To read more click click here. |
| 2007 Corrugated Designers - Design Lab - October 10-11, 2007 - Hilton Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN |
| The 2007 Design Lab for corrugated designers will be held this fall in conjunction with the AICC 2007 Annual Meeting & 13th International Corrugated Packaging Design Competition in Minneapolis, MN. In this two day "meeting within a meeting" designers will have the opportunity to learn new techniques in both structural and graphic design from experts in the field. To read more click here. |
| Sustainability Techniques for the Packaging Industry |
| AICC will conduct its next 90-minute Audio/Web on Tuesday, November 6th at 1:30 PM (Eastern) titled Sustainability Techniques for the Packaging Industry. This program will demonstrate how sustainability can be achieved and maintained through establishment of Continual Cost Reduction Disciplines and relentless pursuit of resources renewability. You will also learn how sustainability can fulfill corporate goals and cover the risks and opportunities by balancing the market dynamics and environmental goals. For more information, click here. |
| New members in AICC | ||||
Online versionclick here. |
| Upcoming AICC Training: |
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Renewing Your Sales Force: Beginner Level
Available throughout the year as computer based training. - Sales Leaders Forum
Tuesday & Wednesday, October 9-10, 2007 - Design Lab
Wednesday & Thursday, October 10-11, 2007 - Fundamentals of Improved Flexo Printing on Rotary Die Cutting
Monday through Thursday, October 15-18, 2007 - Advanced Production Supervisor Training
Tuesday & Wednesday, October 23-24, 2007 - Foundational Elements of Flexographic Printing on Rotary Die Cutters
Monday through Thursday, November 5-8, 2007 Clemson, SC - Basic Supervisory and Leadership Training
Tuesday & Wednesday, November 6-7, 2007 Greensboro, NC - Sustainability Audio Web Conference
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 1:30 pm (Eastern) - Next Generation Executives Forum
Monday through Wednesday, November 12-14, 2007 Orlando, FL
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Calendar of Events
AICC 2007
Annual Meeting &
13th International Corrugated Packaging Design Competition
The Hilton Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
October 10-12, 2007
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