If you live anywhere near Chicago or can be around on March 31, 2010, you won't want to miss the 2010 SCC Midwest Chapter TEAMWORKS trade show. This is always a great show and you can't beat the price...FREE. The TEAMWORKS show features all the biggest & best raw material and ingredient suppliers in the cosmetic and personal care industry. It also features a half-day educational program. Every cosmetic chemist or interested science major should make it a point to attend.
Here are the details
SCC Midwest Chapter TEAMWORKS 2010
March 31, 2010 - 8:30 AM-6 PM
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N. Des Plaines River Road
Rosemont, IL (Chicago)
Educational Program March 31 8:30 AM - noon
New colleagues are waiting, new concepts abound and innovations are within reach - discover
them in Chicago. The Midwest Chapter Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) will host TEAMWORKS 2010, the premier exhibition for formulators among the specialty chemical allied trades, on March 31, 2010, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois-conveniently located near O'Hare International Airport.
Chemists, chemical buyers, engineers and technologists in the cosmetic, personal care, pharmaceutical and other allied industries will mingle among 130+ booths representing prime technology suppliers in the industry. TEAMWORKS 2010 is an opportunity to gather for an exciting learning experience, and to foster friendships in a bond of cooperation and success.
Education, innovation and networking are key focal points during this event. The half-day educational program will highlight the latest material launches to give formulations an added edge, and technology exchanges will occur throughout the exhibition. See below for more information.
Networking opportunities will also abound-grab a colleague during the buffet luncheon, sit down together and debate product development strategies; or arrive a day early to network during the Social Night with some of the great minds in the industry.
A buffet lunch, raffle prize drawings, BINGO card prizes, and a well-appointed networking area will be provided. Pre-registered attendees are also eligible for a raffle prize. (must register by March 16, 2010)
Attendance is FREE! Register online -
Educational Program: Formulating for Marketing Demands - 8:30 AM - noon
8:30-9:00 Continental Breakfast and Networking
8:50-8:55 Opening Remarks
Gene Frank, Raani Corp.
9:00-9:30 Keynote Presentation: A Corporate Strategy for Sustainability
Peggy Ward, Manager of Corporate Sustainability Programs, Kimberly-Clark
9:30-9:35 Q&A
9:40-10:00 Addressing the 'Free-from' Conundrum-paraben-free, sulfate-free, etc.
Tim Kapsner, Senior Research Scientist, Aveda Corp.
10:00-10:05 Q&A
10:05-10:20 Coffee Break
10:25-10:45 Formulating for Sensitive Skin
Russell Walters, PhD, Johnson & Johnson
10:45-10:50 Q&A
10:55-11:15 Formulating for Ethnic Care
Ali Syed, CEO, Avlon Industries
11:15-11:20 Q&A
11:25-11:45 Improving Sensory Benefits in Hair Care
Michael Wright, Senior Research Scientist, Nexxus Salon Hair Care/Alberto Culver Co.
11:45-11:50 Q&A
11:55 Closing Remarks
*The education session will open with a continental breakfast at 8:30 am, followed by opening remarks with the keynote presentation beginning at 9:00 am.
Online Exhibitor Guide!
Plan your visit ahead of time and check out the exhibitors today! All exhibitors are listed alphabetically on the online exhibitor guide. Contact exhibitors to set up appointments during the show!
Information is provided about the products and services they offer along with a link to each exhibitor's website. Check it out anytime and plan your trip through the exhibitor hall.
Learn more: This topic is covered in depth in our The Cosmetic Industry: A Complete Guide.
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