Day 3 of the Conference was jammed packed once again! We started out with Legislation & Compliance Panel by Moderator Donna Maria Coles Johnson. Kayla Fiorvanti, Lela Barker, Lelly Bloom, Marie Gale, Debbie May, Anne-Marie Faiola, Robbert Tisserand, Jarell Klaver, and Leigh O’Donnell discussed various aspects of current and potential regulations. Next we all learned …
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Saturday, May 1, started out fantastic at the HSMG Soapmaking Conference in beautiful Denver Colorado. The guru of essential oils opened the day with a presentation on The Safe & Effective Use of Essential Oils in Soap. We learned much! After a break with great snacks and visits to the exhibitors, presenters Kayla Fiorivanti, …
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David Fisher had been making soap for about 5 years when he started a family and had some major surgery in 2004. Re-evaluating life, he decided he would change some things and follow his dream of being a writer. Simultaneosly, About.com awarded him the contract to write about soapmaking and candlemaking. There are 750 guides …
Seated randomly to enforce networking, 300 people enjoyed a healthy delicious lunch. Post lunch our wonderful speakers continued with The Story of Pangea Organics by Joshua Onysko and The Nature of Chemistry with Cindy Jones. Next we’ll enjoy a visit with all the wonderful exhibitors to get assistant to run our soap businesses. A full …
Leigh O’Donnell, President and Feliciai Favroth, Conference Chair welcomed a full auditorium of 303 attendees, our largest ever and gave appreciation and details of the Conference to all! The room was filled with excitement and eagerness to learn and network. Cheryl Peterson, Vendor Coordinator, acquired $17,000 in donated raffle prizes! Many were purchasing tickets in …
The Handcrafted Soapmakers 2010 Conference is in session from April 30 through May 2, with early registration on the evening of April 29. Every registration includes: Access to all Speaker topics and sessions including the Experts Panel. Access to all special events, parties and networking events. All conference meals and breaks. Registration pack to be …
Volunteer Barb Delossantos (Board of Directors Nominee) has set up the Soapers Showcase in the Inverness Hotel main lobby area. Stop by and register your premier soaps in the competition between 4:00 pm Thursday and noon on Friday. Voter ballots can be submitted at the showcase table starting at noon on Friday with a deadline …
Have you booked your spa treatment? The Spa at The Inverness, where rich colors, tumbled stones, ambient light, and pure, gently flowing water all combine to usher you into a uniquely urban Denver, Colorado spa experience. Upon arrival, you will immediately begin to lose yourself in surroundings inspired by the simple beauty of the region’s …
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Board members and ground crew are buzzing around the beautiful Inverness Hotel. The staff, food and rooms are excellent but the camaraderie amongst everyone is most profound. Yes, it’s a soapmaker’s paradise! (Wait until you see the goody bags!!) Lots of details to accomplish before you get here, but we are working hard to bring you a …
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The 2010 HSMG Conference is fast approaching and soapmakers everywhere are packing bags and preparing to fly away to the Inverness Hotel and Conference Center. The hotel offers guests amenities including a full service spa, golf, and five different restaurant choices. Of course, that would be provided you could drag yourself away from the full …
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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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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