Our popular Winter Webinar Series is back for 2025!  Register today!
(FREE for IPIA members and applicants)

PAST WEBINAR: Navigating the Future: Tariffs & Tax Reform Impacts

Date/Time: Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 1:00pm ET

Cost: FREE for IPIA Members

Description:
On February 1, the Trump administration announced a 25% tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada, with the exception of Canadian "energy resources," which will be subject to a lower 10% tariff. Additionally, a 10% tariff will be imposed on imports from China, effective February 4. Join Chris Lamond, Thorn Run Partners, for this webinar to learn what you need to know and how these tariffs may impact your business.

Chris will also dive into the political landscape surrounding the potential for tax reform, as Congress considers extending or modifying the expiring Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 (Trump’s tax policy). He will examine the implications for businesses, including changes to corporate and individual tax rates, as well as other expiring provisions. Chris will also cover the challenges and opportunities ahead.

There will be ample time for Q&A in this interactive session.

Speaker Biography:
Chris Lamond, IPIA's Public Affairs Consultant, has built a career representing clients before federal, state and local governments, with more than 25 years of experience working for and with governmental entities.

Chris co-founded Thorn Run Partners in 2010, after a career on and off Capitol Hill. Chris’ government experience includes working for U.S. Senator Fred Thompson (R-TN) and the U.S. Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs. Mr. Lamond joined Senator Thompson in 1994 and served on the Senator’s personal staff in a number of legislative roles before moving to the Committee on Governmental Affairs when Senator Thompson became committee chairman in 1997. In 2008, Mr. Lamond also served as an advisor to the Fred Thompson for President campaign and continues to work in a number of unofficial roles for federal and state candidates around the country.

In addition to his position as founding partner at Thorn Run, Chris continues to represent corporate, non-profit entities, and trade associations before Congress. Chris has been an advocate for causes and industries in various sectors, including financial services, technology, transportation, education and health care. Chris’ understanding of the legislative landscape and ability to create effective advocacy strategies have resulted in significant policy achievements for his clients. Beyond his work at Thorn Run, Chris is recognized as a thought leader and has contributed to industry publications, conferences, and panel discussions throughout the country.

Chris received a B.A. in Political Science from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina and currently lives in Washington, DC with his wife and two children.

PAST WEBINAR: Basic OSHA Safety and Required Forms: Bagging Rooms, Job Safety Analysis, Job Hazard Assessment, and Lockout Tagout Procedures

​Date/Time: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 1:00pm ET

Cost: FREE for IPIA Members

Description:
Join us for a comprehensive webinar on essential OSHA safety practices tailored for the packaged ice industry. This session will cover critical topics, including safety requirements for bagging rooms, conducting Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Job Hazard Assessments (JHA), and implementing Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures. Learn how to maintain compliance, improve workplace safety, and complete required forms with confidence. Perfect for operators, managers, and safety personnel looking to build a solid foundation in OSHA standards.

Speaker Biography:
Brandon Gentry is a Certified Safety Professional with a Degree in Occupational Safety and Health and nearly twenty years of experience in the OHS Field. Brandon has been with Reddy Ice for five years and is Reddy Ice’s Manager of Field Safety. In addition to Food Manufacturing, Brandon has been in Safety Management for the Steel, Heavy Manufacturing, Construction, Transportation, and Facility Services Industries.

PAST WEBINAR: Enhancing Food Safety in the Industry: Implementing & Benefiting from an Effective Food Safety/HACCP Plan (Two-Part Webinar)

Part 1: March 6, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET 
Part 2: March 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET 

Cost: FREE for IPIA Members

Description:
​Join us for an informative two-part webinar where Chris Dunn, DunnWorks LLC, will explore the critical importance of food safety in the ice industry and dive into the essential components of a Food Safety/Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan. This session is designed for ice manufacturers, distributors, and all involved in the production, packaging, and delivery of ice products.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to protect your business and customers while optimizing your processes for success in a competitive market.
In this two-part series webinar, you will learn:

• The Fundamentals: Understand the core principles of the FDA’s Preventive Controls and how it complements the Packaged Ice Quality Control Program (PIQCS) to keep your ICE safe and of the best possible quality.
• Steps to Implement a Plan: Guidance on creating, implementing, and maintaining a Food Safety Plan inclusive of Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessment and where warranted, Preventive Controls.
• Benefits of Compliance:  Discover the advantages of being fully compliant, including meeting the growing demands by retailers for zero defect quality. 
• Traceability and Recalls: Understanding expectations from the FDA and practical ways to ensure compliance in the unlikely event a product recall was ever necessary
• Best Practices: Hear about real-world examples of successfully integrated Food Safety Plans in ice plant operations and the positive impact they have achieved.

These webinars are an excellent opportunity to improve your understanding of food safety in the ice sector, enhance operational practices, and ensure your products meet the highest safety standards.

Speaker Biography:
Chris Dunn retired from NSF International, where he managed the global Beverage Quality program offering food safety certifications (NSF, SQF, BRC) as well as laboratory testing, food safety audits, consulting and training for bottled water, natural mineral water, flavored beverages and packaged ice. Chris is also qualified as a beverage auditor, food safety trainer as well as “Lead Instructor” for the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) training program referenced under the FDA’s Preventive Controls regulations. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Denver and a MBA from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

PAST WEBINAR: Enhancing Food Safety with Lot Coding & Traceability in Bags of Ice

​Date/Time: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 12:00pm ET

Cost: FREE for IPIA Members

Description:
In this webinar, we’ll dive into the critical role that lot coding and traceability play in ensuring food safety in the context of ice production and distribution. Lot coding provides a unique identification for each bag of ice, helping trace its origin and distribution throughout the supply chain. This webinar will cover the importance of traceability for food safety, what information needs to be collected to make the process work and what to do with the data in order to effectively use it. By the end of this webinar, you’ll understand how implementing lot coding and traceability systems can not only enhance food safety but also improve operational efficiency and compliance with food safety regulations.

Speaker Biography:
​Chris Dunn retired from NSF International, where he managed the global Beverage Quality program offering food safety certifications (NSF, SQF, BRC) as well as laboratory testing, food safety audits, consulting and training for bottled water, natural mineral water, flavored beverages and packaged ice. Chris is also qualified as a beverage auditor, food safety trainer as well as “Lead Instructor” for the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCQI) training program referenced under the FDA’s Preventive Controls regulations. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Denver and a MBA from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Jarrod Snyder is the President of York Ice Company Inc. DBA Good Time Ice in York, Pennsylvania. Leading one of the country's oldest family-owned ice plants, in business for over 150 years, Jarrod continues to advocate for the highest standards in ice safety and quality. Jarrod served as the Chairman of the IPIA in 2023 and has contributed extensively as a longtime IPIA committee member, former member of the Board of Directors, and current co-chair of the PIQCS Committee.​