Get Together Party

Saturday, July 12, 2008 | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Price: Member Price $55. Non-Member Price - $65 ($10 additional after June 16)
Venue: Mandalay Bay Foyer 2nd Level

This is the kick-off event for Cosmoprof North America 2008.  This event is open to visitors, exhibitors and members of the press.  This is also the best way to start networking and starting off your Cosmoprof North America experience.

PBA Annual Business Forum

Sunday, July 13, 2008 | 8:00 am – 10:00 am (Doors open at 7:30 am)
Price: Member Price - $35. Non-Member Price - $45 ($10 additional after June 16)
Includes light continental breakfast
Venue: Mandalay Bay Ballroom

Don’t miss the Professional Beauty Association’s annual meeting, where industry influencers explore trends that are shaping the industry and how the association is responding.

With the 2008 Presidential campaign season in full-swing, this year’s business forum keynotes, James Carville and Mary Matalin, will provide a provocative insider’s look at who will likely be the next president - and what it could mean for the business sector. These two political pundits are best known for their stint on CNN’s critically-acclaimed debate show, Crossfire.

The Professional Beauty Association is made up of salons, spas, distributors and manufacturers dedicated to improving their individual businesses and the industry as a whole.  Learn more about the association at the Business Forum or visit www.probeauty.org.

19th Annual North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA 19)

Sunday, July 13, 2008
Red Carpet Reception | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Gala Ceremony | 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Price: Member Price - $75 Non-Member Price - $85. No increase in price onsite
Venue: Mandalay Ballroom
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Join us as the industry honors style power!  Awards are presented to North America’s premier super-stylists in twelve categories, including Hairstylist of the Year.  NAHA is the most prestigious hairstyling competition in North America. Don’t miss this exciting event!

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PBA Member Mixer

Monday, July 14, 2008 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Price: Complimentary
Venue: PBA Booth #D4175
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

Come and join your fellow PBA members at Cosmoprof North America in the PBA booth on Monday, July 14 at 2:00pm.  Relax and enjoy refreshments in a casual and collegial atmosphere.  Catch up with old friends, meet new industry professionals and share your stories with others.  We hope to see you there!

This event is free for PBA members and those looking into the benefits of membership, so don’t miss this chance to unwind and network with your peers.

PBA City of Hope Reception

City of Hope ticket required
Monday, July 14, 2008 | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Venue: South Pacific Ballroom

Join the Professional Beauty Association as we celebrate the good works of the City of Hope and this year’s honoree, Carmen Depasquale.  This elegant evening reception allows industry executives a chance to catch up with old friends and meet new colleagues. A City of Hope ticket is required for entrance to the reception.

City of Hope: Spirit of Life Award

Monday, July 14, 2008 | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Venue: South Pacific Ballroom

City of Hope, an innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution, is dedicated to the prevention and cure of diabetes, cancer and other life-threatening diseases, guided by a compassionate patient-centered philosophy, and supported by a national foundation of humanitarian philanthropy.  Members of the National Professional Salon Industry come together in an annual campaign recognizing the need for financial support and join in an effort to raise funds for City of Hope, this year’s campaign being “BEAUTY CAN CURE”.  Proceeds from the campaign support research, treatment and education programs at City of Hope.

The annual campaign culminates with the presentation of City of Hope’s most prestigious honor – the Spirit of Life® Award – to an outstanding industry leader who has made a significant commitment to helping those in need.  Spirit of Life® honorees are recognized for notable contributions to their community and their profession.  They are acknowledged for their achievements, integrity and good work within the beauty industry.  The National Professional Salon Industry takes great pride in presenting Carmen DePasquale, Founder and CEO of DePasquale Companies, with the 2008 Spirit of Life® Award on July 14, 2008 at a gala to be held at Mandalay Bay Resort and Hotel.
Tickets: Table of 10 $3,000; Individual seat: $300

For more information please contact Cynthia Savage 800-544-3541 x 26153 or email: csavage@coh.org

To find out more about this year’s campaign and how you can get involved, please visit: www.beautycancure.org

ICMAD Legislative Update

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 | 8:30 am – 10:00 am
Venue: Breakers F, 2nd Level of Convention Center

The official gathering of Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers And Distributors Association to review the year in cosmetic legislation with special presentation from Carl Geffen.