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SOCMA's Corporate Excellence Conference (CEC)

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May 14 - 16, 2008
The Westin Savannah Resort & Spa
Savannah, GA

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SOCMA's Corporate Excellence Conference at The Westin Savannah Resort & Spa

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Tentative Schedule:

Wednesday, May 14
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Welcome Reception (including a great sports theme and speed networking)

Thursday, May 15
7:30 AM - Breakfast
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Program
1:00 PM - Tour of Savannah (optional)
2:00 PM - Golf Tournament - Shotgun start (optional)
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM - Cocktails and Awards Banquet

Friday, May 16
8:00 AM - Breakfast
8:30 AM - Noon - Program
Noon - Adjourn

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Overlooking the Savannah River and Historic District The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa is a unique combination of magnificent meeting facilities, classic Westin service and a resort atmosphere. It is just a water taxi ride away from the southern charm of Savannah.

The purpose of SOCMA’s Corporate Excellence Conference is to host an informative gathering of key executives in SOCMA member and prospective member companies.  The meeting is held in a relaxed location that will provide maximum educational; social; business and recreational opportunities. 

Note: New SOCMA members are especially encouraged to attend in order to take maximum advantage of your investment in membership.  At this event, in just a few short days, you will meet many buyers and sellers of chemical products that could become a future business partner.


NEW THIS YEAR:

  • New Member "Mini Showcase"


WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Owners/ Presidents of small chemical companies
  • Business leaders at medium to large chemical companies
  • Sales and Marketing Executives
  • Business Development Executives
  • Senior EHS&S Executives
  • Chemical Distributors
  • Process Improvement managers
  • Purchasing Managers
  • Executives who provide services to the chemical industry
  • Spouses – Savannah is lovely and the resort is relaxing so spouses/ significant others are encouraged to attend.
     

AGENDA
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Program Highlights – check back here often for updates: 
  • "A Perspective on Renewable Energy and BioFuels"
    Gary McChesney, Chief Technology Officer
    Future Fuels

  • "Cashing in on Science"
    Jack Perigrim, President
    Paragon Development

  • "M&A and Capital Raising in a Difficult Economy"
    Jean Cayanni, Sr. Managing Director
    RSM EquiCo Capital Markets

  • "REACH - A Discussion for Management"
    Robert Matthews - McKenna, Long, and Aldridge
    Jim DeLisi - Fanwood Chemical
    Robert Foster - Notox
    Shaun Clancy - Evonik Degussa

  • Strategies for Compliance
  • Best Practices
  • Legal Aspects
  • Cost and timing of Cost
  • Commercial Impact on the US and Europe


REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

MEMBER FEES

  • Full Conference with Golf - $1050 per Person
  • Full Conference Only - $795 per Person

NON-MEMBER FEES

  • Full Conference with Golf - $1450 per Person
  • Full Conference Only - $1195 per Person

GOLF ONLY & SPOUSE FEES

  • Golf Only - $275 per Person
  • Spouse:
    Conference -     $275 per person; Tour - $100 per Person

Registration fee includes:

  • Discount on Accommodations
  • Continental Breakfast, Lunch , Networking Receptions & Awards Dinner

Registration is now closed online

REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY:
Registration cancellations received on or before Friday, May 9, 2008 will receive a full refund, minus a $75 processing fee. Requests must be made in writing to Jennifer Renken and received via email or fax at (202) 296-8120. No refunds will be granted after Friday, May 9, 2008. Substitutions are welcome.


HOTEL INFORMATION:
The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa
One Resort Drive
Savannah, GA 31421
Call Reservations:  (912) 201-2000

SOCMA Room Rate: $215 per night
(Reference: "SOCMA Corporate Excellence Conference")
DEADLINE: April 18, 2008

Questions? Contact Alicia Massey or call (202) 721-4165.

 

 


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