The Buzz is an annual mid-year networking event held by the ICPA.
Cast Polymer manufacturers and suppliers come together for a weekend of fun, strategic business solutions, and impactful industry discussions .
All ICPA member companies are welcome to attend.
Registration is now closed
Contact Jennifer Towner at Jennifer@TheICPA.com
Thank you to our Sponsors!
The hotel venue for The Buzz 2024 is The Residence Inn St Louis Clayton
8125 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105
314-639-9030
The Residence Inn is situated in the heart of Clayton's business district and overlooking Shaw Park, the city's oldest. Our premier extended-stay hotel in Clayton, MO boasts oversized suites with fully equipped kitchens. Our Lobby Bar is the perfect place to relax with hand-crafted cocktails, local beers or Lite Bites. Unwind in our multiple outdoor living spaces, including a fire pit. Stay fit while you're away from home in our fitness center filled with a variety of brand-new equipment. Our hotel in downtown Clayton is conveniently located 1 mile from the largest shopping mall in the area, St. Louis Galleria. Explore plenty of restaurants, shopping, and entertainment options are nearby.
Discounted hotel reservations at the Residence Inn has now ended. Please contact the hotel to make your accommodations.
314-639-9030
Agenda - Please note there are two tabs. One for each day.
April 18, 2024
April 19, 2024
April 18, 2024
Events
4:00 PM - 4:55 PM
Event Check -In
Event Check-In will be located in the lobby of the hotel. Pick up your badge and information packet.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Buzz Welcome Cocktail Reception
Cocktail Reception at the Residence Inn Parkview Terrace
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
On Your Own Dinner
There are several restaurants within walking distance of the Residence Inn Hotel. See document below for information. The hotel bar also has a limited menu.
There is a complimentary breakfast in the lobby of the Residence Inn for hotel guests.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Breakout Sessions 1 and 2
Discovery Ballroom A - "Do you know what your government agencies are up to?" Silica and TSCA are two topics that have been frequently discussed in the recent months by OSHA and EPA in our industry. This session aims to explore how these topics are affecting our industry and discuss ways to prepare for the impacts of the current focus by OSHA and EPA. Discussion lead by Kelly Debusk, owner of Composites Compliance Discovery Ballroom B - "My 8 Waste Story" 8 Deadly Sins of Waste, My Story- Everything we do is a Process! Every Process inherently has waste so it's vital to understand. It is SIMPLE but not Easy! Lead by Lean Strategist, and owner of Elite Marble, Luke Haas
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
Break between sessions
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Breakout Sessions 3 and 4
Discovery Ballroom A - Love in the Workplace - A roundtable discussion to explore best practices, tips, and creative ways to keep your best employees. How do you get your teams healthy and functioning so you can focus on running your business, and not putting out multiple “fires” every day. Lead by Kerry Klodt, General Manager of Tower Industries Discovery Ballroom B - Why Testing Raw Materials Makes Sense - Do you routinely test incoming raw materials? An open dialogue to discuss methods used to test filler, initiators, resin, mold release and gel coat quality. We will discuss simple methods to do testing and show actual raw material challenges. We will discuss how defective materials affects the production process. Lead by Chris Hurdleston, former plant owner and current Technical Sales Manager with ACS International.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Event Luncheon
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Buzz General Session
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Top Notch Axe Throwing
Teambuilding Event at Top Notch Axe Throwing in St Louis! The ICPA has the entire facility for the event! Attendees will be divided up into teams to participate in an association tournament. If anyone would rather watch and cheer than throw, that's fine. Don't miss the fun! https://www.topnotchaxethrowing.com/team-building/
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
St Louis Riverboat Dinner Cruise Hosted by Advanced Plastics
Boarding starts at 7pm. The 7pm cruise includes, a scenic ride, music, a dinner and non-alcoholic beverages. Cash bar available. Attendees will be sent a menu selection in advance! Reservation Cut-off date for dinner cruise is April 5th. https://www.gatewayarch.com/experience/riverboat-cruises/
