Cleanlink News October 26 2009
Register Now for 2010 SDA Convention
Registration is now open for The 2010 Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) Annual Meeting & Industry Convention. The event takes place January 26-30, 2010 at a new location: The Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida.
Companies can qualify for an early bird registration discount of $100 by going to SDA’s website at www.cleaning101com and clicking on the Convention headline by January 1, 2010. SDA members are eligible for reduced Convention registration rates. Registrants can also receive a 5 percent room rebate if they make a reservation prior to November 22, 2009 and provide a non-refundable first and last night deposit at the time of reservation.
The theme of the 2010 Convention is “Embracing Change: Strategic Insights for the Cleaning Product Industry.”
“More than ever, companies are looking to do business effectively and efficiently. At the SDA Convention, executives can meet with the industry’s leaders—customers and suppliers—in one place, at one time,” said Ernie Rosenberg, SDA President & CEO.
Among the highlights of the 2010 Convention:
• An exciting new venue with modern facilities in a sophisticated environment
• The last opportunity for Non-Members who are eligible for SDA membership to attend an SDA Convention
• A new and improved Networking Café area for increased networking opportunities (formerly Cabanas)
• Timely, thought-provoking speakers including: Alberto Dominguez, Wal-Mart’s Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager of Household Paper Goods and Chemicals; Dr. Oren Harari, whom The Financial Times has cited as one of the “Top 40 Business and Management Minds in the World.” He will share his insights on embracing change for business at the Thursday Breakfast; and Ben Self (invited), Founding Partner, Blue State Digital, and the “Digital Strategist” for Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign, to speak on social media and its impact on business.
• The SDA President’s Opening Reception: the place to network with worldwide industry leaders in one place at one time
• In-depth briefings on the major legislative, regulatory, and technical issues affecting the domestic and global cleaning products industry
• Charity golf tournament on Friday to benefit Cleaning with a Reason, SDA’s partner charity for women with cancer
• Company sponsored receptions for even more networking
Go to www.cleaning101.com to register now for the 2010 Convention.
