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FEBRUARY 23-25, 2025 | WASHINGTON,DC

The ReMA Industry Leadership Development Program is designed to provide new-to-the-industry professionals showing great promise as emerging leaders with guidance, insight, and skills needed to build an impactful career in the recycled materials industry.

Throughout the two-day program, participants will engage with nationally recognized thought leaders and industry business insiders representing diverse backgrounds and perspectives. As this program is intentionally limited to no more than 20 participants, this is an opportunity to build your professional network of lifelong career connections and mentors from across the country.


Topics covered in this discussion-rich collaborative environment are focused on:

  • Changing the narrative about how people think and talk about the recycled materials industry
  • Leadership within the industry and your company/How to get involved in your local chapter and ReMA
  • Advocating for the industry and engaging with local, state, and federal officials
  • Why championing environmental, sustainability, and governance (ESG) matters to you as a leader
  • Toolbox to buying and selling recyclable materials – relationships are the backbone of our business
  • And much more


WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Individuals new to the recycled materials industry who have been identified as emerging leaders or potential management candidates in their company.


WHERE DOES THE COURSE TAKE PLACE?
ReMA Headquarters
1250 H Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005

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Program Fees

ReMA Members only - $1199
Late registration fee applies as of January 30 - $1399

Fee includes participant materials, continental breakfasts, lunches, refreshment breaks, and social networking event with refreshments.

For questions or to secure a sponsorship please contact: Janesha Russell, Director of Business Development, jrussell@recycledmaterials.org, (502) 409-2615

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

All times are noted as Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Sunday, February 23

  • 6:00 – 8:00 pm Group Social Team Building Event – Escape Room

Monday, February 24

  • 8:30 – 9:00 am Continental Breakfast and Check In
  • 9:00 – 9:30 am Welcome, Introductions and Ice Breakers TBD
  • 9:30 – 10:00 am ReMA Rebrand Holly Arthur, ReMA
  • 10:00 – 11:15 am Changing the narrative about how people think and talk about the recycled materials industry John Sacco (invited)
  • 11:15 am – 12:00 pm Workforce Development Judy Ferraro (invited)
  • 12:00– 1:15 pm Networking Lunch
  • 1:15 – 2:15 pm Safety Topic – How to handle OSHA? Understanding regulations, training, and safety best practices (how to best enforce without stepping on toes) Ryan Nolte, ReMA
  • 2:15 – 3:15 pm Advocating for the Industry and engaging with Local, State, and Federal officials Advocacy/GR, ReMA
  • 3:15 – 3:45 pm Networking Break
  • 3:45 – 5:00 pm Leadership within the Industry and your Company/How to get involved in your local chapter and ReMA Robin W./Andy W./A. Shine/ Nidhi T.
  • 6:00 – 8:00 pm Group Dinner TBD

Tuesday, February 25

  • 8:30 – 9:00 am Continental Breakfast and Welcome Back
  • 9:00 – 10:00 am Championing Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance (ESG) as a Leader - ESG Toolkit Natalie Betts w/Members
  • 10:00 – 10:30 am Networking Break
  • 10:30 – 11:45 am Toolbox to Buying and Selling Recyclable Materials – Relationships are the backbone of our business Marvin Finkelstein, Senior Vice President of US and Canadian Sales, Kripke Enterprises, Inc. (Invited)
  • 11:45 am – 12:00 pm Program Wrap Up and Certificate Presentation
  • 12:00 – 3:30 pm Lunch/Networking on Your Own
  • 3:30 – 4:00 pm Meet Your Board Member Liaison
  • 4:00 – 6:00 pm ReMA Opening Board Meeting

Participants are invited and encouraged to fully participate in the ReMA Board Meeting and Fly-in. CLICK HERE for the schedule.

As of 10.24.24. Please note this agenda is subject to change.

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HOUSING

Program participants are responsible for making hotel arrangements directly with a property of their choosing. Washington, DC offers a variety of accommodations to fit every budget and personality. Five hotels within a 15-minute walking distance of the program venue are:

Washington Marriott at Metro Center

775 12th St. NW
+1 (202) 737-2200

Grand Hyatt Washington

1000 H St. NW
+1 (202) 582-1234

Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown

815 14th St. NW
(855) 516-1090

Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center

900 10th St. NW
+1 (202) 739-2001

Conrad Washington DC

950 New York Ave. NW
+1 (202) 844-5900

As with list scams, beware of individuals offering unsolicited assistance booking hotel rooms. Many of these offers are not legitimate and attendees who have used them have found themselves without reservations when they arrive at the event. The only authorized location for booking hotel rooms at the special ReMA rates is through the URLs provided by ReMA at the time you registered for the event. If you have questions or concerns, please contact ReMA Registration at Registration@recycledmaterials.org or call (202) 662-8500.

Registration Cancellation Policy

ReMA will provide a full refund, less a $100 administrative fee, for registration cancellations made in writing prior to January 30, 2025. Cancellations made in writing after January 30, 2025, will be provided a refund equal to 50% of the registration fee paid. All cancellation requests must be made in writing and may be emailed to ReMA at registration@recycledmaterials.org by the January 30, 2025.

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