AICC Midwest Region Offering Two $5,000 Scholarships
Application deadline is June 2, 2023. For information on the scholarship and to obtain an application, con- tact Tim Engle at engle@baysek.com or (715) 496-0253 or Shari Saeger at ssaeger@inspireautomation.com or (715)204-0288. Other educational opportunities offered through the AICC include the Emerging Leader program, a series of training, networking, and leadership opportunities for young professionals in the paper and packaging industry. The BoxMaker Creates Sustainability Council To Meet Environmental Goals Kent, Washington based The BoxMaker, a leading provider of custom packaging solutions, announced the creation of a Sustainability Council as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship. Launching in
Casey Shaw, Director of Customer Service at Batavia Con- tainer and AICC Midwest Region Director, announced that the Midwest Region will be offering two $5,000 scholar- ships to the children or grandchildren of full-time employ- ees of companies that are members or associate mem- bers in good standing with the AICC Midwest Region. The AICC Midwest Region’s objective is to provide fi- nancial assistance to young men and women with their college education and encourage students to strive for higher scholastic ideals. The scholarship is available to stu- dents accepted to or enrolled in undergraduate or gradu- ate studies at an accredited junior college, trade school or university. The winners will be awarded at the AICC Mid- west Region 6 Golf Tournament on July 24, 2023.
honor of Earth Day 2023, the council aims to enhance The BoxMaker’s sustainability profile as well as expand eco-friendly pack- aging options for its clients. The newly formed Sustainability Council will play a pivotal role in ensuring that The BoxMaker meets its environmental objec- tives and maintains a strong connection with clients seeking sustainable packaging solutions. Council membership includes a cross-functional team of leaders from sev- eral of The BoxMaker’s departments. The Sustainability Council will focus on the following five key areas: • Documenting/improving The BoxMaker’s sustainability profile by assessing current practices, identifying areas of improvement, and implementing eco-friendly initiatives across the organization • Researching/developing new materials and technologies that enable the produc- tion of sustainable packaging products while maintaining high-quality • Providing clients with a wider range of en- vironmentally -friendly packaging options • Collaborating with industry partners, suppliers, and other stakeholders to estab- lish best practices, share knowledge, and advance the development of sustainable packaging solutions “We believe that sustainability is more than just a buzzword. It’s an essential part of our commitment to the environment and our clients,” said Richard Brown, President and Co-Owner of The BoxMaker. “By form- ing this Sustainability Council, we aim to en- sure that we are continuing to do our part to protect the environment.” Visit boxmaker.com for more info.
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