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Thirty-Five and Going Strong: SCHB Offers Resources and Networking Opportunities for Small Chemical Businesses

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Abstract Body:  Join SCHB in celebrating our thirty-fifth year! Our mission is to aid in the formation, development and growth of small chemical businesses. We do this by continuously providing relevant programming and social events at ACS national, regional and often local section meetings, for attendees who currently own and operate t heir own small chemical businesses as well as for those who are considering it.  At this 2015 Denver National meeting, SCHB invites you to attend our technical sessions, meet old friends and new connections at our reception in honor of the   Kathryn C. Hach Award for Entrepreneurial Success recipient,  Terry L. Brewer , visit our expo booth and "discuss business," and join us for lunch. After the meeting, stay in touch with SCHB members via Linked-In, Facebook, Twitter and on the ACS Network.  At the end of the year, SCHB will sponsor several symposia at Pacifichem.  Join us at #ACSDenver for our informal breakfast and lunch networki

NESACS Public Relations 2014

NESACS Public Relations 2014   Prepared by Jack Driscoll and Jennifer Maclachlan, NESACS Public Relations Committee 1.     National Historic Chemical Landmark (NHCL) - We started working in Jan. 2014 on designating 700 Mass. Ave. in Cambridge (Edwin Land’s laboratory) as a National Historic Chemical Landmark in Jan. 2014. Vivian Walworth filled out all the paper work and followed up with Keith Lindblom of the ACS NHCL. In December 2014, we were informed that the ACS National Historic Chemical Landmarks Subcommittee’s recommendation to designate Edwin H. Land and Instant Photography as a National Historic Chemical Landmark for 2015 was approved by the ACS Board Committee on Public Affairs and Public Relations, which is the final reviewing body for all NHCL nominations. 700 Mass Ave. in Cambridge is the physical site. This is the first NHCL in MA. We were directed by Keith Lindblom to start a NHCL committee and interface with him in early Jan. 2015. Jack Driscoll was asked by Kathy