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What’s your reaction to talk of 3rd Increase?
Two weeks ago industry analysts began chatting up the possibility – no, probability – of a 3rd containerboard price hike for 2010.  Some members have responded with what’s going on in their markets with regard to business conditions.  What about you?  Click here to register your comments with AICC President Steve Young (syoung@aiccbox.org) .

AICC Mexico holds 9th Annual Meeting in Monterrey
More than 150 members of AICC Mexico met in Monterrey, NLE, May 19-21, for AICC Mexico’s 9th Annual Meeting.  Marco Ferrara, President of Cartones Sultana and Regional Director for AICC Mexico, opened the meeting and welcomed members to the first session.   Speakers at the meeting focused on the theme of “Ready for the Recovery” helping members to preparing now to increase productivity, sales and profits as the economy improves. Read full story (English).....  (Spanish)

Save the Date & Make Your Hotel Reservations Today!
AICC 2010 Annual Meeting, October 6-8, Baltimore, Maryland
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The AICC 2010 Annual Meeting is being held October 6-8, 2010 at the Hilton Baltimore in Baltimore, MD. The Hilton Baltimore resides in the exciting Inner Harbor district downtown. The Hilton is a newly opened property and walking distance to over 130 attractions from education and history to entertainment and fine dining. The Hilton overlooks Camden Yards, home to the Baltimore Orioles. The AICC 2010 Annual Meeting is being held in conjunction with AICC/TAPPI  2010 Corrugated Week and the TAPPI 2010 Corrugated Packaging Division Conference.
To read more and view the week’s schedule of events click here.
Mr. Scott McKain, business leader and best-selling author slated to kick-off AICC 2010 Annual Meeting
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Mr. Scott McKain, business leader and best-selling author will kick-off the 2010 annual meeting with a three-hour “hands on” workshop presentation during the opening general session on Thursday, October 7 at the Hilton Baltimore in Baltimore, MD. To read more click here.

It’s Membership Renewal Time
Now is the time of year for renewing your AICC Membership.  We recently sent out our membership renewal invoices to all AICC members.  Although membership dues have increased this year, as explained, they will fund new infrastructure to improve the value of what AICC offers.  Click here to see your membership benefits summary.  Renew today and stay connected to your AICC independent network!  For more information, contact John Bacot at AICC headquarters (jbacot@aiccbox.org).

Are you Maximizing Your Potential?- iMember Directory
AICC iMember Directory provides a powerful online search mechanicsm for identifying and locating Independent boxmakers and industry suppliers.
The Directory is available to the public and is promoted to packaging end-users through the associations connections and participation in many regional, national and international events. Users may search for Independent boxmakers and industry suppliers by company name, location, products, equipment and more.
Check out the Directory at http://directory.aiccbox.org/_cms.
Banner and logo ads provides an excellent advertising opportunity for both boxmakers and suppliers.
Click here for advertising contacts, rates and specifications.
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AICC 2010 Salary, Hourly Wage & Benefits Survey...
Deadline Extended to June 30, 2010!!
Attention AICC members! The 2010 Salary, Hourly Wage and Benefit Questionnaire will be arriving in your email soon. It simply won’t be useful to you or to others if you choose not to participate.  The greater the response, the stronger the data!
It’s a confidential survey and the only report of this type for the corrugated industry.  It’s a tool you can use to measure your company’s compensation packages against those of other independents.  In order to be the most comprehensive survey in the industry we need maximum participation.
For your participation you will receive a complimentary copy of the report.  The Survey, a $175 value, is packed with information to ensure you are providing the best compensation package for your team.  
The success of this member benefit depends on your participation! Once the survey email arrives, please complete the survey at your earliest convenience. For questions and information contact AICC at 1-877-836-2422.

Upcoming AICC Training and Seminars
   - Friday, June 11, 2010 - 11:30 am EDT
- Tues. & Wed. June 29-30, 2010 (Chicago, IL) - Register Today!
- TBD (Toronto,Ontario)
 Grow My Sales Now! - Sales Webinar
   - Friday, July 16, 2010 - 11:30 am EDT
   - Friday, August 13, 2010 - 11:30 am EDT
- Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 11:30 am EDT
Seminar -  Wednesday & Thursday, Sept. 15-16, 2010 - Chicago, Illinois
- Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 11:30 am EDT
Researching the Customer - Customer Service Webinar
- Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 11:30 am (EST)
Available throughout the year as computer based training.
Click here for a full list of upcoming educational opportunities

Up Coming Regional Meetings
Monday, June 7, 2010 - Station Creek Golf Club, Ontario, Canada
Thursday & Friday, June 10-11, 2010
Monday & Tuesday, June 14-15, 2010
Wednesday & Thursday, June 23-24, 2010  - Cedarbrook Lodge, Seatac, Washington
Monday, July 19, 2010 - St. Charles Country Club, St. Charles, Illinois
Friday, September 10, 2010 - Grey Stone Golf Course,
White Hall, Maryland
Friday, September 17, 2010 - Cyprian Keyes Golf Course
Boylston, Massachusetts
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - Location TBD
Monday, September 27, 2010 - Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, Coto de Caza, California
Regional Meeting
Reviews, Attendee Roster & Presentations
AICC Regional meeting Reviews, Photos, Attendee Rosters and Presentations are now available on the AICC website.
Note: Meeting presentation made available with the presenters' permission. Presentations should not be reproduced in whole or part without permission from the presenter. AICC assumes no liability for copyrighted materials.

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 June 2 - 15, 2010
Welcome! New Members Join At Mexico Meeting
Microcart S A De CV
Israel  I. Garcia
Av. Universidad No. 1001, Piso 15
Col. Bosque Del Prado Norte
20127 AGUASCALIENTES AGS, MEXICO
igarcia@microcart.com.mx
+52 (449) 914-1435

Prakticaja, S.A. De C.V.
Jose Del Bosque Olvera
Av. Americas No. 702
Col. Americas
67130 GUADALUPE NLE, MEXICO
prakticaja@mail.vinet.com.mx
+52 (81) 8334-7905

Agroindustrias Avicolas SA De CV
Javier Melano M.
Km. 28.4 Carr. Tototlan
47600 TEPATITLAN JAL, MEXICO
jmelano@sattep.com.mx
+52 (378) 7010 103

ASC Packaging Sde RL
Eduardo Arroyo M.
Carlos Rousseau 300
66634 APODACA NLE, MEXICO
eduardo.arroyo@ascdemexico.com
+52 (81) 8321-0838

Empaques Nova, S.A. De C.V.
Ana Paulina Xacur
Km. 8 Carretera Merida-Uman S/N
Ciudad Industrial
97288 MERIDA YUC, MEXICO
axacur@empaquesnova.com.mx
+52 (999) 919-0305

Todipak, S.A. De C.V.
Jorge E. Diaz
Av. Castillo De Chapultepec N0. 23
Col. Revolucion
62390 CUERNAVACA MOR, MEXICO
todipak@prodigy.net.mx
+52 (777) 320-4866

Linfer Impresores, S.A.
Ruperto Fernandez Linares
F. Castillo Puerto No. 1003
76120 QUERETATO QRO, MEXICO
rupertof@linferimpresores.com
+52 (442) 217-0783

Canadian Paper Connection Inc.
Jeffrey Moness
1600 Steeles Avenue West, Suite 322
Concord, ON L4K 4M2, CANADA
jmoness@canadianpaper.com
(905) 669-2222