Date: Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at the Cynwyd Club, Bala Cynwyd, PA
Time: Mixer and cook out, 5:30 PM; Round table discussion, 7:30PM

The Successful Journey from Chemical Consultant to Chemical Entrepreneur

Dr. David Armbruster
President, Armbruster Associates Inc.

Abstract: Dr. Armbruster will discuss the launching of his chemical consultantship and its evolution into chemical entrepreneurship. He will emphasize the success strategies employed, which made the journey an exciting adventure, as well as rewarding both personally and professionally. The presentation will chronicle his business history for the educational value it offers to other consultants and entrepreneurs.

Biography: Dr. Armbruster founded Armbruster Associates Inc. in 1982; following diversified corporate experiences in research, marketing and management with Rohm and Haas, Celanese Chemical Company and CPS Chemical Company. The firm provides consulting services, R&D contracts, educational courses/seminars and sale of specialty chemicals. He received his BS Degree in Chemistry from Xavier University and his PhD in Organic Chemistry and Photochemistry from the University of Cincinnati. He is well known for his involvement in the radiation (UV/EB) curing industry. He founded and is Chairman of the New Jersey Group of Small Chemical Businesses.

Location: The Cynwyd Club, 332 Trevor Lane, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. From I-76 drive S on City Line Ave. (US Rte. 1). Turn right on Conshohocken State Rd. (Rte. 23); stay in right lane. After second light watch for white left-turn arrows painted on street (about .14 mi/750 ft). Do not follow Rte. 23 left at turn but instead go straight ahead onto Llandrillo Rd. (passing to right of Valley Press printing). In one block bear left onto Trevor Lane at stop sign. Clubhouse and parking are on the left. Please park in lot if space is available; otherwise park on Trevor Lane. If lost, call the club at 610-667-4524.

Reservation: To make or cancel a dinner reservation, e-mail CCNReservations@aol.com or call the ACS office at 215-382-1589 (leave message on voicemail if necessary). Fee, including food and beverages, is $25 provided reservations are made before 6 PM Friday, September 3rd; $30 if made subsequently by 10 AM Monday, September 6th. If no reservation is made by the final deadline, food and beverages.