Testimonials from The 2010 NBJ Summit
“I had some of the most productive and frankly enjoyable conversations I've had at one of these types of conferences in a long time. Great job and looking forward to next year.”
Robyn Lawrie Rutledge, Principal, TSG Consumer Partners
“My wife (the Executive Chef at The Santa Barbara Club) always says that the key to any successful catering event or dinner party is threefold; (1) You start with a phenomenal appetizer that surprises and inspires people, (2) You serve an outstanding main course that is cooked to perfection, and (3) You end with an outrageous and unique desert. The recent NBJ Summit modeled this success: starting with Vitamin Angels 'Summit of the Angels', introducing people to Ben Zander as your main keynote, and finishing with Apollo Ono, you had your audience captivated from start to finish. Congratulations and applause to you all.”
Howard B. Schiffer, Founder and President, Vitamin Angels
“We had a great time! We all just wish that we could have attended earlier! It was fantastic getting such a helping and open welcome into the nutrition industry and we are hungry and determined to stay for a long time.”
Apolo Ohno, Founder, 8zone and eight-time Olympic medalist
“This was my first time attending and I believe that by far, this was more beneficial to our company than any other conference we have attended this year.”
Marian Barker, VP, New Product Introductions & Strategic Initiatives, NAI
“I have to tell you that for me it really is the most personally rewarding and enriching event I go to in the industry.”
Adam Ismail, Executive Director, Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s
“Congratulations on an impressive meeting, and thanks for having me there.”
John Gay, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Natural Products Association
“As always, I had a great time, learned a lot and was inspired by some of the excellent speakers, and saw many old friends and made some new ones.”
Mark Blumenthal, Founder and Executive Director, American Botanical Council
“Congratulations on a terrific event—the BEST—your extra effort in speakers and panel members really paid off. Plus, I think your balance and flow is about as good as it can get.”
Bill Nicholson, CEO, ISI Brands
“It was a very exciting, efficient and enjoyable meeting as usual. We learned a lot and met our old friends as well as new friends.”
Steve Yamada, President/CEO, Maypro
“I thought this year's (2010) program was outstanding. It was definitely, the best one I've attended. This was the first time, I was able to stick around to the end and be riveted by the content. Great job! Keep the bar high and I look forward to next year's program.”
Matthew Phillips, President/COO, Cyvex Nutrition
“Thanks to you and your team for a fabulous event! They just keep getting better. Great food, great venue, great networking! I look forward to next year.”
Larry Tree, Co-Founder / CEO, Weil Lifestyle
“I sincerely enjoyed the summit and hope to be attending for the next several years!”
Marian Barker, VP, New Product Introductions & Strategic Initiatives, NAI
“Thanks to you and the team for a fantastic few days - very enlightening for me, and a great opportunity to step outside the day to day and think about the business while getting to know new people.”
Richard Henfrey, Director People & Strategy,BLACKMORES
“It was a valuable event for me, and I plan on attending next year.”
Rene LeClerc, Vice President-Sales, Ascenta Health