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IoPP Professional Connections Survey
1.
Are you an:
IoPP professional member
IoPP student member
IoPP Affiliate
I am not a member of IoPP
2.
Are professional connections important to you?
Yes
No
If yes, please explain why:
3.
This question is for IoPP dues-paying members only. If you’re an IoPP Affiliate or not a member of IoPP member, please skip to question 4.
How do you connect professionally? Please check all that apply.
I attend IoPP events, such as an IoPP chapter or regional event
I visit the Elite Member VIP lounge at PACK EXPO Chicago
I attend trade shows and conferences
I attend other business sector events, such as professional networking events hosted by the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer products industries and/or suppliers to these industries.
Other (please specify)
4.
Please respond to this question only if you are an IoPP Affiliate or not a member of IoPP. IoPP dues-paying members may skip to question 5.
How do you connect professionally? Please check all that apply.
I attend trade shows and conferences
I attend other business sector events, such as professional networking events hosted by the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer products industries and/or suppliers to these industries.
Other (please specify)
5.
Do you associate with any of IoPP's Technical Committees?
Yes
No
If yes, please specify the Technical Committees in which you participate.
6.
Do you use social media to connect professionally?
Yes
No
If yes, please list social media forums where you are active.
7.
If you are a
dues-paying member of IoPP
, and you use social media, how and why do you use it for your professional connections? Please select all that apply.
Not applicable
I participate in discussion groups for my industry
I post articles, comments related to my industry on social media
I post tweets regarding relevant and interesting topics, events
I hold live chats or discussions to learn, instruct, or network
Other (please specify)
8.
Please indicate your primary purpose for using social media (select one).
for business development and marketing purposes, selling my services or products
for career advancement, promotion
for career opportunities, job-seeking
9.
Please rate IoPP-sponsored networking/professional connection events and activities.
Excellent
Good
Adequate
Weak
Not aware of IoPP-sponsored networking events
10.
If you rated IoPP-sponsored events and activities as weak, please explain why.
11.
Would you pay to participate in a networking event? Please select all choices you would support.
Would not pay
Up to $50 (event dependent)
$50+ -- more elaborate events with food, training or presentations (conference style)
12.
What is your age range?
Under 35
35-50
50+
13.
Where are you located? State and major city nearby:
14.
How many years have you been in the packaging industry?
15.
Identify your current industry of employment.
Food and beverage
Personal care / HBA / Cosmetics
Household
Electronics or high tech
Retail
Supplier, packaging materials or packaging-related services
Chemical / Industrial
Education
Pharmaceutical
Medical device
Biotechnology
Testing laboratory
Consulting
Other (please specify)
16.
Which of these two mission statements best describes an IoPP organization you would participate in? Please select one response.
The organization is dedicated to creating networking and educational opportunities that help packaging professionals succeed.
The organization delivers educational programs to help packaging professionals succeed and networking opportunities to connect packaging professionals with each other.
17.
Based on your selection of one of the two mission statements above, please select and comment on one or more of the following networking and educational descriptors, with the objective of providing us your desired focus for IoPP. Select all that apply.
I am interested in learning events that are focused and emphasis is on basic or introductory packaging education.
I am interested in learning events that are focused and the emphasis is on specialty, market-specific or business-area specific education.
I am interested in customized learning events for my organization or specific business needs.
I am interested in networking events that are focused on professional connection
I am interested in events with modest fees, similar to the current practice—chapter events, meet-and-greets with a speaker, tours and presentations.
I am interested in very social, very informal get-togethers that could occur on the weekends, such as at sporting events, and are not fee-based.
I am interested in formal networking events, which may include speakers and supplier/brand-owner showcases. These events could include a moderate fee and be an evening or half-day event.
18.
Briefly explain your choice(s) in question 17.