Exploring Opportunities in the Chemical Industry (Food Science Technology)

Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - Several Chicago-area women business leaders hosted 8 Taylor University female chemistry students at Edlong Dairy Flavors, Elk Grove Village for an "Exploring Opportunities in the Chemical Industry (Food Science Technology)" career day.

Laurette Rondenet-Smith, CEO/COB, The Edlong Corporation, a food flavor manufacturer; Lori Hilson Cioromski, President, TH Hilson Company, a specialty chemical distributor; Jennifer Wolfe, President Wolfe Photography; intended to impact a young person's life in a profound way.

Taylor University students learned about the sales process in how a new chemical is introduced, the testing and approval process, participated in a sensory tasting panel and went on a pilot plant tour at Kraft Foods to see how food flavor ingredients were blended into the finished product which will eventually be available on grocery shelves. "If we can encourage one student to gain insight on future career opportunities, then we will have accomplished our goal to make a positive difference in a young persons life." said Hilson Cioromski

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) started a group called Next Generation Outreach (NGO) to reach out to young adults that might not have been given opportunities because of race or economic conditions. "There are many young women who want to have a business or to have their own sense of independence but do not know how to go about doing it, so that is where we come in" says Patti Ernst the chairperson for NGO. "This group bridges the gap between ideals, need and education" says Ida Manning, the Executive Director of the Illinois Institute for Entrepreneurial Education (IIEE) who works to bridge the gap between education and businesses.

For more information contact:
Lori Hilson, President TH Hilson Company
Co-Chair NAWBO's Next Generation Outreach Committee
lori@thhilson.com or 630.665.3085

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