Welcome Friends
2001 has been a challenging year for our industry, our nation and our global
community. It is our responsibility as business leaders to respond to today's
challenges with perseverance, creativity, compassion and determination. We
have great opportunities to both impact health and build successful enterprises.
Each of our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders and peers is counting
on us to achieve these objectives. I commend all of you for your commitment
to these worthy goals. Welcome to the show.
This year's SupplySide West event is our largest ever, and I would like to
thank our trade show staff for their unmatched dedication to excellence. As
you take advantage of all that SupplySide has to offer, please let us know
how we can make your experience more successful and enjoyable. Our entire
staff is at your service.
Special thanks are warranted for the many sponsors who make this event what
it is. It is their support that allows us to provide the little extras (and
the big shrimp). In particular, we'd like to acknowledge Degussa Bioactives
(Ben Stein keynote), B D Nutritional Ingredients (5th Annual Golf Classic),
Capsugel (International Welcome Reception), Roche Vitamins (Opening Night
Reception), Pharmline (Appreciation Party), Cargill Health Food Technologies
(Education Program), Indena (badge lanyards), National Enzyme Company (tote
bags), Arizona Nutritional Supplements (virtual reality golf) and Cardinal
Nutrition (virtual reality golf).
While you're here, please be sure to visit us at Booth #1211. We offer the
most targeted trade publications serving the industry, and we will be happy
to assist you in developing an effective marketing program. You will find
that every member of the Virgo Publishing team is accessible and responsive.
Through our magazines, trade shows, Web sites and other services, our single
objective is to help you succeed. Let us show you what we can do.
Finally, thank you for your support, encouragement and participation. We
believe that our success is tied to your success, and we are firmly committed
to serving this industry. After all, together we can make the world a healthier
place. It is an honor and a privilege to work with each of you toward this
goal.
May peace be with you,
Jon Benninger
Group Publisher
Virgo Publishing,
Natural Products Division
