QCS Purchasing

⏳ The Deadline Is Approaching: Submit Your Educational Session

There’s still time to submit a proposal for the 2026 QCS Annual Conference in Plano, TX.

Selected speakers will have the opportunity to share insights, connect with QCS members, and gain visibility across the food, dairy, beverage, brewery, and water industries.

QCS is seeking sessions that are practical, relevant, and engaging — including Q&A, case studies, panel discussions, or hands-on demonstrations.

📅 Submit by July 1, 2026
🎟️ Selected speakers receive complimentary conference registration.
👉 Apply here: https://qcspurchasing.com/conference-information/call-for-education-sessions/

Questions on submissions? Contact [email protected].

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📣 Become a Sponsor of the 2026 QCS Annual Conference

The QCS Annual Conference brings together more than 300 industry leaders, processors, manufacturers, members, and supply partners for three days of connection, collaboration, and business growth in Plano, TX.

Sponsorship is a powerful way to:
🔹 Increase brand visibility
🔹 Connect directly with decision-makers
🔹 Showcase your commitment to the QCS community
🔹 Strengthen relationships with members and industry leaders

⚠️ Sponsorship opportunities are limited and available on a first-come basis.
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Sponsorship Deadline: September 10, 2026
📍 October 18–20, 2026
📍 Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West | Plano, TX

📩 For sponsorship information and recognition opportunities, contact [email protected].

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📣 QCS Supply Partners: Maximize Your Presence at the 2026 QCS Annual Conference

The Supply Partner Conference Promotion Package is designed to help you expand your visibility, strengthen connections, and showcase your solutions to QCS members.

Available opportunities include:
🔹 Sponsorships
🔹 Innovation Award entries
🔹 Collaboration Award submissions
🔹 Program Promotion Award entries
🔹 Educational session proposals
🔹 Networking and tabletop display opportunities

Whether you’re looking to share expertise, highlight innovation, or strengthen member engagement, the conference offers multiple ways to connect with the QCS community and maximize your ROI.

👉 Access the Supply Partner resources here: https://qcspurchasing.com/conference-information/supply-partner-resources/

📩 Questions? Contact [email protected]
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🔐 Your QCS Membership Includes More Than You Think

The QCS Members-Only website is your go-to resource for the latest program updates, supply partner information, member tools, conference resources, and more.

Whether you’re looking for current opportunities, helpful resources, or updates across the cooperative, the member portal is designed to help you stay informed and maximize the value of your membership.

📲 Haven’t logged in lately? Now’s a great time to take another look.
👉 Access the member portal: qcspurchasing.com/login/

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🦺 June is National Safety Month

Safety plays a critical role in every facility, production floor, warehouse, and workplace across the food and beverage industry.

QCS supports members through programs and trusted supply partnerships that help strengthen workplace safety—from PPE and sanitation supplies to facility maintenance, signage, and operational support solutions.

Creating a safer work environment starts with the right tools, resources, and partnerships.

📩 Interested in learning more about QCS programs? Contact your Member Services Manager or email [email protected].

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🤝 Great Partnerships Deserve Recognition

The QCS Best Collaboration Award celebrates what makes our cooperative strong — members and supply partners working together to solve challenges, improve operations, launch innovations, and create measurable value.

Whether your collaboration focused on:
🔹 Cost savings
🔹 Packaging innovation
🔹 Supply chain improvements
🔹 Operational efficiencies
🔹 Regulatory compliance
🔹 New product development

…we want to hear your story.

This award recognizes the real-world impact that happens when partnerships work together toward a common goal.
✔️ Open to QCS members and approved supply partners
✔️ Joint submission required
✔️ No cost to enter

📅 Submission Deadline: July 20, 2026 | 11 a.m. CT

👉 Submit your entry: https://www.qcsawards.com/collaboration/index.php

📩 Questions? [email protected]
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👏 Please join us in welcoming Craig Selby to QCS Purchasing Cooperative as a Category Leader for Corrugate!

Craig brings more than 15 years of experience in the corrugated packaging industry. His background includes design, quality, continuous improvement, plant management, strategic sales, operational strategy, and technical problem-solving.

In his new role, Craig will support Clark Mounsey and QCS’s growing corrugated category, helping drive new opportunities, strengthen member support, and collaborate with the supply partners who help make this program successful.

We’re excited to have Craig join the QCS team and look forward to the value his expertise will bring to our members.

Welcome to QCS, Craig!
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📣 QCS Supply Partners: Showcase Your Marketing Success

Submissions are now open for the 2026 QCS Supply Partner Program Promotion Award!

This award recognizes creative marketing campaigns that successfully communicate the value, benefits, and advantages of QCS programs to members.

From webinars and podcasts to social campaigns, training programs, websites, and promotional materials — we want to see the work you’re proud of.

✔️ Open to all approved QCS supply partners
✔️ Judged on merit — regardless of budget size
✔️ No cost to enter

📅 Submission Deadline: July 20, 2026 | 11 a.m. CT

👉 Submit your entry: https://www.qcsawards.com/marketing/index.php

📩 Questions? Contact [email protected]
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📣 Registration is Now Open for the 2026 QCS Annual Conference!

Join us October 18–20, 2026 at the Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West in Plano, TX for three days of education, collaboration, networking, and industry insight.

The QCS Annual Conference is where relationships are strengthened, ideas are exchanged, and the full value of membership comes to life. Each year, more than 300 processors, manufacturers, supply partners, and industry leaders come together to share solutions, build connections, and explore new opportunities.

Attendees will gain:
🔹 Access to industry experts and QCS leadership
🔹 Practical insights and member success stories
🔹 Early looks at new programs and initiatives
🔹 Meaningful conversations focused on business goals

As Ken Klug, President & CEO of QCS Purchasing Cooperative, shared:
“The conference is where trust is built and partnerships are energized – delivering real return on investment for every attendee.”

We look forward to seeing you in Plano!

👉 Learn more: https://qcspurchasing.com/conference-information/. Contact [email protected] for questions.

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