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Upcoming Events

2/9/2016

WestPack

Anaheim, California

www.westpack.packagingdigest.com

3/2/2016-3/4/2016

NWPCA Annual Leadership Conference

Orlando, Florida

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6/20/2016-6/22/2016

United Fresh Conference

Chicago, Illinois

www.unitedfresh.org

APRIL 2016

OVTOBER 2016

Mark the Date!

2017 WPA Annual Meeting

January 13-17, 2017

Rancho Las Palmas, Rancho Mirage, California

JUNE 2017

Congressional Fly-In

Cont'd from Page 10

Packaging Industryā€¯ awards for their commitment to the industry.

Throughout the discussions between the Association and its representatives, it became clear just how important it is for members of government to meet face-to-face with the people who make up the industry. By reaching out and visiting the capitol, members also encouraged their congressmen to return the favor, and tour their wood pallet and recycling facilities themselves.

Houston Smith is a student at Michigan State University studying International Relations with a concentration on science, technology, and environment policy and economics. He is currently interning for the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association.