HSMG Conference Soapers Showcase

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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 of 6:00 pm on Saturday. … Read More

Inverness Hotel Amenities are Fantastic!

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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 natural elements. Phone: 303.397.7808 Email: InvernessSpa@destinationhotels.com … Read More

On site in Denver at the HSMG Conference

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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 stellar Conference. Get ready to … Read More

2010 Conference SOLD OUT!!!

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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 schedule of activities at the … Read More

*MASTER SOAPMAKER CERTIFICATION* and More!

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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 to research and investigate new … Read More

HSMG Conference – Silver Sponsors Spotlight

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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 molds Southern Soapers is a … Read More

HSMG Conference – Gold Sponsors Spotlight

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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. They understand that their success … Read More

HSMG Conference Platinum Sponsor, Wholesale Supplies Plus!

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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 money earned allowed her to … Read More

HSMG Conference Platinum Sponsor – Lebermuth Company!

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HSMG is proud to again have Corporate Member, Lebermuth Company, member since 1998, wholesale supplier of fragrances and essential oils, as a Platinum Sponsor at the upcoming in Denver, CO Conference. In 1908, Lebermuth Company was founded by a farmer named Morris Brown and his family. They traded in farm produce until they discovered the value of essential oils when … Read More

2010 Annual Conference – Denver, CO, The Inverness Hotel April 30 – May 2

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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 to boost online sales! Improve … Read More