The HSMG Certification Committee, Chaired by Elaine Koronich, and the HSMG Board have established the last in a three part Soapmaker Certification Program, namely Master Soapmaker Certification. To become a Master Soapmaker, the candidate member must pass a rigorous four-part exam. This exam evaluates the knowledge and experience of the soapmaker, along with their ability [...]
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HSMG Conference – Silver Sponsors Spotlight
Bramble Berry Inc. offers more than 2500 soapmaking products, including fragrance, soap molds, packaging, essential oils, lip butter flavorings, herbs, botanicals, cosmetics and much more. They also offer a comprehensive line of colorants. Contact: Anne-Marie Faiola Phone: 360-734-8278 E-Mail: info@brambleberry.com Visit them at www.brambleberry.com. Member since 2006. HSMG Member Discount: 5% off fragrances and plastic [...]
HSMG Conference – Gold Sponsors Spotlight
by Nature, Inc. is a new gold sponsor for our Conference this year. is a new gold sponsor for our Conference this year. Oils by Nature, Inc. produces and distributes Vegetable Oils, Vegetable Butters, Specialty Waxes and Essential Oils. Their goal is to meet the cosmetic and toiletry industry’s increasing demand for natural raw materials. [...]
HSMG Conference Platinum Sponsor, Wholesale Supplies Plus!
In 1996 Debbie May was working as a registered nurse and unexpectedly gave birth to a disabled daughter. As her family struggled, Debbie learned the art of soap making and eventually started a small home based business named “May Showers”. Her products eventually sold coast-to-coast through retail stores, craft shows, home parties, and fundraisers. The [...]
2010 Annual Conference – Denver, CO, The Inverness Hotel April 30 – May 2
Don’t miss this great event! The Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild would like to invite you to celebrate our 13th Annual Conference in Denver Colorado! It will be at the Inverness Hotel and Conference Center. Why do you need to attend this Conference! Fabulous Keynote Speakers! Increase Your Sales! Learn marketing strategies, creative display techniques and how [...]
Columbus Foods! Awesome Platinum Conference Sponsor!
Columbus Foods is a Platinum sponsor for our Denver Conference this year and the HSMG is thrilled! Columbus Vegetable Oils began in the mid 1930’s as “Eagle Can Company” and then became “Columbus Packing Company” when a shortage of cooking oil became an opportunity during World War II. The name “Columbus”, as in Christopher the explorer, [...]
Spotlight – Stratus Insurance – Platinum Conference Sponsor
Are you all signed up for the HSMG 2010 Conference in Denver, CO? Stratus Insurance Company is one of our Platinum sponsors and we can’t wait to see what they have up their sleeve? Any soapmaker who has searched for insurance for their small business knows how hard it is to find an insurance company [...]
Conference Diamond Sponsor-Essential Wholesale
Dennis and Kayla Fioravanti of Essential Wholesale have been members of the HSMG since 2001. Essential Wholesale’s sponsorship of the 2010 Conference Keynote Speaker is making Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun’s appearance possible and once again they are our Diamond Sponsor Level. Already the excitement is building with those who have registered for the 2010 Conference. HSMG’s Membership [...]
Vendors! Expiration of the special Early Bird Rate for Vendors is Jan. 31
Don’t Miss this opportunity at the Annual Conference in Denver! Every year the HSMG has an Annual Conference open to all soapmakers and vendors (members or not). The 2010 Conference will be in Denver, Colorado at the Inverness Hotel and Conference Center on April 30 – May 2, 2010. Talking to other soapmakers, vendors and [...]
HSMG – Member Update from the President
From the President Announcing the Winner of the 2009 Vendor Membership Drive! Last month the HSMG conducted a Vendor Membership Drive. It was a great success and we are pleased to announce that Suzanne Goss of The Washtub is the winner of a 2010 Conference Registration. Thank you to all who joined, renewed, upgraded or [...]
