Continuing our efforts to reach out to Members of the 112th Congress, I traveled to Washington, DC during the week of March 7th with several of my colleagues. Over two days, we met with 16 Congressional Offices and 2 Senate Offices representing states across the country. Accompanied by Marie Gale (HSMG Past-President), Feleciai Favroth (HSMG [...]
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Members of Congress Hear From The Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild
During the week of February 8th, I visited our nation’s capital for scheduled meetings with several Republican and Democratic lawmakers representing Districts from New York to California. I was joined by HSMG member and supporter, Debbie May of Wholesale Supplies Plus. Led by our Washington, D.C. advocates Mary Anne Walsh and Rick Limardo, over the course [...]
WASHINGTON UPDATE: What to Expect in the 112th Congress?
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE HSMG DC ADVOCATES MARY ANNE WALSH & RICK LIMARDO: As Capitol Hill prepares to close the chapter on the 111th Congress and convene a new session this month, we want to take a moment to evaluate and provide an overview of the changes that The Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild and its [...]
Happy Holidays From the HSMG!
Wishing everyone a peaceful and meaningful Holiday season and much success in the New Year!
Legislative Update: Major Changes Coming in the U.S. House of Representatives
Now almost two weeks after the November 2, 2010 election, some of the dust is starting to settle and we are beginning to see how the Congressional landscape is going to change. With Republicans winning more than 60 seats in the House of Representatives, the Democratic led House will move to the minority in January [...]
Announcing the 2011 Conference Keynote Speaker – Barbara Corcoran
As if you needed ONE MORE REASON to attend the 2011 Conference in Miami, Florida on May 18-20 at the Hilton Miami Downtown… We are proud to announce that the KEYNOTE SPEAKER will be Barbara Corcoran!! Barbara is the founder of The Corcoran Group and is most recognized as the weekly real estate contributor on NBC’s TODAY [...]
Update – Colorado Safe Personal Care Products Act – Letter to Colorado Lawmakers
I have written a letter that you can use to send to lawmakers in Colorado in opposition of The Colorado Safe Personal Care Products Act, HB10-1248. Please put the letter on your company letterhead to fully identify yourself and your company. *We are sorry, you can no longer download the letter on this site. Leigh [...]