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tration impacts small businesses. • Keynote Speakers: Hear from world-famous speakers John Foley, former Blue Angel Lead Solo Pilot, and Pe- ter Goodman, renowned author and speaker. • Breakout Sessions: Engage in discussions on the most pressing topics in the industry. • Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and in- dustry leaders to forge valuable relationships. • Sales Managers’ Forum - Moneyball Meets Sales Mas- tery: Led by Todd Zielinski, CEO of Athena SWC, and Trent Halasek, Sales Manager at Akers Packaging. Learn to apply a mathematical approach to sales strat- egies and performance management. • Women in Packaging Breakfast: A session dedicated to empowering women in the industry, fostering growth and new opportunities. • 11th Annual Independents’ Cup Charity Golf Tourna- ment: Hosted at the Saltleaf Golf Preserve. Industry experts like Diane Wolf of Carlisle Container Company and George Staphos of Bank of America Merrill Lynch will also share their insights, adding to an impres- sive lineup of speakers. Early bird and box plant specials are available until Feb- ruary 14. To register and for more information, visit AIC- Cbox.org/Meeting . For more information, contact Cindy Huber at chuber@AICCbox.org, Chelsea May at cmay@ AICCbox.org, or Laura Mihalick at lmihalick@AICCbox.org or (877) 836-2422.
reer exploration accessible to students. A $75,000 travel fund enabled student groups to attend, while show floor competitions like the Amazing Packaging Race awarded $9,000 in prize money, and the PACK Challenge award- ed $20,000. The Foundation also raised $41,000 through the Silent Auction, contributed $25,000 to sponsor 40 Girl Scouts to promote STEM education, and assisted PMMI Member companies in bringing their interns to PACK EXPO through its Internship Reimbursement Program.
AICC Announces Early Bird Pricing For Spring Meeting
AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, an- nounced that registration is now open for the Spring Meet- ing, set for April 30-May 2 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, Florida. This year’s meeting is poised to fuel passion for the latest trends, breakthroughs, and opportunities, helping you connect, collaborate, and create the future of the paper packaging industry. Themed around the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and business leaders, the 2025 AICC Spring Meeting calls for maintaining focus and steering your business with pre- cision. Program Highlights Include: • Legislative Update: Insight into how the new adminis-
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