Going Green:  Which Sustainable Package Is Right for Your Beauty Brand?
Price: PBA Member Price - $20. Non-Member Price - $30
Sunday, July 13, 2008 | 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Madison Conference room located inside the Packaging Pavilion
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

Green packaging is today's hottest topic, but how do you know which materials are truly sustainable?  Going Green, the educational conference hosted during Cosmoprof North America, will feature industry experts from leading brands with advice on green packaging and how to select genuine sustainable packaging.  This conference is a must attend for small and medium size manufacturers competing in the beauty field facing the realities of today’s marketplace and consumer attitude shifts.  With special participation from John Delfausse, vice president of packaging for The Estée Lauder Companies and Chief Environmental Officer; Gina Garrubbo is the CEO and cofounder of Natural Beauty Innovations LLC and Robert Kerr is a partner at Pure Strategies, a consulting firm focused on sustainability.

Event concludes with a wine-and-cheese reception party open to all in attendance.

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Secrets to Developing a Successful Private Label Business
Price: PBA Member Price - $20. Non-Member Price - $30
Monday, July 14, 2008 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Madison Conference room located inside the Packaging Pavilion
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

This is the first time when a special conference is dedicated to the private label market segment by the organizers and it is created to give attendees insight from successful players involved in the various aspects of the private label business.  This conference is a must attend for small and medium size businesses as well as manufacturers who would like to get more involved in this lucrative market.  Hear the expert advice of Pam Busiek, President of CBI Laboratories, Karen Young, Owner of The Young Group and former Vice President of Advertising and Marketing for Lancôme and Carolyn Bojanowski, Director of Brand Marketing for Sephora.

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Vendors & Spas:  Greener Together
Price: PBA Member Price - $20. Non-Member Price - $30
Monday, July 14, 2008 | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Lexington Conference room located inside the Spa & Wellness Pavilion
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

Green is today’s most fashionable color.  If you want to be “in” on this trend, you won’t want to miss out on this presentation.  Spas are fully embracing the green mantra from organic product offerings and treatments to the use of earth-friendly elements and eco-installations. Where do you start and how do you go green without breaking the bank?  Our distinguished panel will cover sustainable spas from all aspects.  Brett Blumenthal, a consultant with Gensler, will speak on sustainable architectural design and decor; Rhana Pytell, owner of Gaia Spa, will offer sustainable strategies for existing spas; and Boldijarre Koronczay of Eminence Organics will present the vendor's role in green branding and eco-friendly products.  Moderated by Linda Lewis and organized in conjunction with DAYSPA Magazine.

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