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AICC/BCN Innovator of the Year Competition Entry
Deadline Friday, August 13, 2010
The 2010 Innovator of the Year competition category focuses on non-machinery
innovations that supplier members have developed since October 2006. The
competition provides an outlet for AICC's industry supplier members to showcase
non-machinery innovations including, but not limited to: computer systems,
software and consulting; linerboards and new substrates; quality and management
controls; administrative support; financial services; etc. In other words, any
innovation that adds value to the board, and/or a non-corrugating machinery
product innovation that may touch the board, and/or a machine that produces
production-run converted products.
Click here for the 2010 Innovator of the Year Competition Brochure.
Click here for the 2010 Innovator of the Year Entry Form.
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Less than 100 days before mid-term elections, AICC Members Making Appointments for October 5 Washington Fly-in
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AICC Announces Advanced Annual Meeting Registrations Exceed Expectations
AICC announces that early registrations for the 2010 Annual Meeting are coming
in strong and have exceeded expectations. “I think the dynamic program, co-location of our meeting with the AICC-TAPPI
Corrugated week supplier trade fair, TAPPI’s Corrugated Division conference are all contributing to the strong registration
numbers” said Steve Young, AICC President. In addition, said Young, Baltimore is an
easily accessible and affordable destination and boasts one of the nation’s cheapest airports.
New - “How Healthcare Reform will Affect You and Your Business” being presented on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at the AICC 2010 Annual Meeting in
Baltimore, MD
The Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC) will offer an early
morning session on “How Health Care Reform will Affect You and Your Business” on Thursday, October 7 during the AICC 2010 Annual Meeting at the Hilton
Baltimore, Baltimore, MD. “The session will delve into how the new health care legislation will affect
small companies and is a must attend session for all owners, CFOs, COOs and HR
professionals. This is one of the many great learning opportunities being offered during
AICC-TAPPI 2010 Corrugated Week”, said Steve Young, AICC President. Business owners have many questions about how health care reform will affect
their business financially. This informative session will address significant issues that owners need to
consider when projecting health care expenditures and offer recommendations for
the future. Gene Marks, columnist, author and business owner, will present the session. Gene Marks writes monthly online management and technology columns for both
Forbes and Business Week, as well as, a bi-weekly column that appears
nationally in American City Business Journals.
Gene Marks recently wrote an informative article for Business Week on “If the Bush Tax Cuts Expire” where he offers advice on what to do now to prepare for the increase. To read
full article click here.
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Chet Holmes, AICC 2010 Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker Discusses Strategies that
Lead to Sales Growth
On Wednesday, August 4 representatives from more than 30 independent companies
got a sneak preview of a major presentation at this fall’s AICC Annual Meeting. Chet Holmes, who will address independent converters on
October 8 in Baltimore during Corrugated Week, talked about four major elements
in “How to Grow Your Company from 0-$100 Million in Sales and Beyond.” To read full article featured in the August 9 issue of Board Converting News click here. To listen to the audio recording from the teleconference click here .
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Does Your Company have an Up-to-Date Antitrust Policy in Place?
The containerboard and corrugated industries are going through one of their most
unsettling times ever. When raw material prices are escalating as they have been in this year, the box
market becomes quite competitive – some would go as far to call it tumultuous. It is at times like these that all independent companies must develop and
disseminate proper antitrust guidelines for you and your employees.
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More than half of AICC Members Have Already Renewed for 2011. Have You Renewed Your Membership Yet?
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).
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Are you Maximizing Your iMember Directory Potential?
Valuable Promotional Opportunities Available!
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.
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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Operation Safe Shop Overview Now Available
For the first time ever, AICC is releasing the information produced not only
from the winning entries, but all companies who entered the Operation Safe Shop
Competition. This will give AICC members an opportunity to review samples of
safety programs to help improve, compare, and bring greater awareness to box
plant safety. Click here.
Upcoming AICC Training and Seminars
GROW My Sales Now - Sales Webinar
- Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 11:30 am (EDT)
- Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 11:00 am (EDT)
- Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 11:00 am EDT
Lean Plant Assessment Training - Production Seminar
- Thur.& Fri, October 7-8, 2010 - Atlas Container, Odenton (Baltimore), Maryland (register online through the 2010 Annual Meeting site)
- Tuesday & Wednesday, October 19-20, 2010 - Chicago, Illinois
Researching the Customer - Customer Service Webinar
- Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 11:00 am (EST)
Production Leadership for Profit (Register today - Sells out fast!)
- Wednesday & Thursday, November 17-18, 2010 - Cedarbrook Lodge, Seatac, Washington
Available throughout the year as computer based training.
Click here for a full list of upcoming educational opportunities
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Up Coming Regional Meetings
Friday, September 10, 2010 - Grey Stone Golf Course,
White Hall, Maryland
White Hall, Maryland
Friday, September 17, 2010 - Cyprian Keyes Golf Course, Boylston, Massachusetts
Monday, September 27, 2010 - Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, Coto de Caza, California (meeting rescheduled from Monday, Sept. 14)
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - Montclair County Club,
West Orange, New Jersey
West Orange, New Jersey
Region 7 Business Meeting
Thursday, November 4, 2010 - Louisville, Kentucky
Wednesday & Thursday, November 17-18, 2010 - Cedarbrook Lodge, Seatac, Washington
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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