CHANGE of BIW Meeting Date!
Tuesday, April 17th, 2018
The COOLA Journey: A Radical New Approach to Sun Protection
Chris Birchby, Founder & CEO - COOLA Suncare
at the
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 5985 West Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045
11:30 AM Registration & Networking
12 Noon Luncheon & 1 pm Speaker Presentation
New ingredients and new modalities for sun care are becoming more available every day, so new products and testing methods are required to understand how these ingredients interact not only with our skin, but also with different conditions of sun and water exposure and how they address newly discovered types of UV radiation while remaining eco-friendly. These challenges will be addressed by our April Speaker, Chris Birchy. For more information, an overview of recent regulatory changes at both the State & Federal levels for Sun Care will be presented in the BIW June 12th FDA Regulatory Update Meeting.
Speaker: Chris Birchby, Founder & CEO, COOLA Suncare
Chris Birchby
According to Chris Birchby, CEO and Chief Eco-Entrepreneur of COOLA Suncare, a Takayama long board helped guide him on a cross-country adventure that culminated in the creation of one of the most exciting skin care companies in the nation. Following his degree at Lafayette College in Easton, PA, Chris headed West in 1998 with the long board he purchased in Long Island and pursued new horizons in Southern California. While working toward his MFA at Pasadena’s Art Center for Design, Chris was enjoying surfing and discovering organic foods. In an unexpected development, both of Birchby’s parents were diagnosed with melanoma; and fortunately were treated quickly and fully recovered, but the experience was a real eye opener about the serious risks of bad sun habits. Chris viewed the beach and surfing as a key component of today’s outdoor lifestyle, and these personal life experiences, combined with his passion for hard-working, natural and sustainable ingredients, led him to the launch COOLA Suncare in 2007.
Positioned as a skin care company focused on sun protection via healthy, organic, eco-friendly ingredients, COOLA’s early growth came from the resort and spa niche market, which proved to be the perfect place to launch this unique brand. In 2015, COOLA received the coveted Eco-Beauty Award from CEW, and as they garnered more and more media attention, their customer base has expanded along with the company.. Their tremendous growth and continual expansion led COOLA to move to new headquarters in Carlsbad, California, where. they continue to expand their reach with their radical, new approach to sun protection that is sure to win over new users from clusters of eco-friendly, action-sports, and active-lifestyle consumers around the globe. This is a don’t miss presentation about just how creative skin care can be.
Early Registration:
- Members - $45.00 (USD)- Up to 2 guests may be registered at the time of member registration.
- Non BIW-Members - $65.00 (USD)
RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED by
Thursday, April 13th by Noon,
after which a $15 LATE REGISTRATION FEE will apply.
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MENU SELECTION
Appetizer: Mixed Salad of Baby Greens with choice of dressings
Selection of Entrées –Choose One:
Rosemary Chicken Breast with Leeks, Creamy Herbed Risotto, and Season Vegetables
or
Pecan-Crusted Sea Bass with Lemon Sauce, Herbed Risotto and Seasonal Vegetables
or
Vegetarian - Rigatoni with Roasted Red Bell Peppers, Yellow Squash and Italian Green Beans in a Fresh Basil and Tomato Sauce
Dessert: Chef’s Choice of Dessert
Beverages: Iced Tea, Fresh Roasted Coffee, Ice Water plus Rolls & Butter
Parking Available:
Self-Parking: $4 Fee - Crowne Plaza Parking Garage
(Need credit card at exit for payment)
Valet: $12 Fee
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Space is Limited, so Register Early!
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