That damn stock market. I can’t help but watch each day and wonder where it’s going and what is happening to my retirement fund. Inflation, omicron, the end of quantitative easing…. you name it. It’s all keeping me up at night since early November. I know, I’m not alone. If that wasn’t enough, look at
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My son just completed his first day on the job, after graduating from a state college with a degree in Marketing. His job search was more difficult than he expected, thanks in large part to his internship in 202 being cancelled due to the pandemic. Without that experience, he wasn’t quite sure in which direction
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  Media Contact: Andy Drennan Senior Vice President, Membership & Business Development 703-663-1201 [email protected] For Immediate Release January 11, 2022 KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCED FOR 2022 FPSA ANNUAL CONFERENCE McLean, VA – The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today announced Brian Beaulieu, CEO and Principal of ITR Economics, as the keynote speaker for the 2022 FPSA Annual
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I read a piece this morning regarding email fatigue and the “proper” frequency for sending out emails to avoid disengagement among recipients. According to a survey in this piece, respondents report 8.1 emails per month which is a slight decline from recent years. They suggest that this is being driven down because of lower response
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Twenty-three-year CRB veteran Paul Skinner, PE, promoted as Tim Henquinet, existing CFO, announces his pending retirement after nearly a decade of service KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Jan. 5, 2022) – CRB, a leading global provider of engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting solutions to the life sciences and food and beverage industries, announced today that Paul Skinner
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With the holiday break now over, I have returned to the gym, just like the many millions of people who have resolved to get into better shape. For many years, I found this to be a cynical exercise as around 25% of people don’t stick to their resolutions for even a single week! But I
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Arrival of longtime construction leader Steve Morton enhances company’s successful ONEsolution™ approach KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Dec. 14, 2021) – Steve Morton, a richly experienced construction leader with deep expertise in integrated project delivery solutions, has joined CRB as a Project Director for food and beverage clients, the company announced today. Morton’s arrival underscores CRB’s commitment
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For Immediate Release  The Food Processing Suppliers Association Introduces New Energy Procurement and Energy Advisory Services Program for Members  Association Teams with Transparent Energy to Bring the Efficiency and Cost-Saving Benefits of Purchasing Electricity, Natural Gas and Renewables via Online Auctions to Members McLean, VA, Association HQ – December 14, 2021 – The Food Processing
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Media Contact: David Seckman Food Processing Suppliers Association 703-663-1200 [email protected] For Immediate Release November 4, 2021 FFPSA’s “DEFEAT HUNGER” CAMPAIGN — CONTRIBUTION TO THE Greater Chicago Food Depository McLean, VA –The Foundation of the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FFPSA), has once again teamed up with the Food Processing Association’s members and exhibitors at this year’s PROCESS
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Media Contact: Elena Sierra Director, Networks and Special Projects 703.663.1220 [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2, 2021 FPSA WOMEN’S ALLIANCE NETWORK ANNOUNCES 2021 RED CIRCLE HONOR RECIPIENTS McLean, VA – The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) proudly announces the 2021 Women’s Alliance Network Red Circle Honors recipients. The honors recognize three women and an FPSA member
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