Trade Show Scheduling

Las Vegas will be the site of the 2009 Renewable Energy Technology Conference and Exhibition (RETECH 2009) on February 25-27. This is expected to be the largest all-renewables gathering in the U.S. in 2009 with an attendance of over 5,000 people. A full-scale trade show will be combined with product launches, a business conference, and RETECH side events to make this an exciting event. Educational and networking opportunities will be available.

The Trade Show will feature over 250 companies and organizations and 25 international governments hosting trade show displays and pavilions. Exhibitors will include equipment manufacturers and suppliers, systems providers, finance and investment firms, research & development companies, project developers and operators, law firms, green builders, architects, construction and rigging companies, NGOs, trade associations, and government agencies.

Over 120 industry-leading speakers will share their knowledge and insights at the Business Conference. Six parallel tracks will be held over two days focusing on each of the key technologies of wind, solar, hydro/ocean, geothermal, and biomass/biofuels/waste energy. In addition, sessions will be held on markets, finance and policy.

The RETECH Side Events will offer a unique chance for the world community to discuss opportunities and challenges of a rapid global scale-up of renewable energy as well as to address the goals for energy security, climate change, and sustainable development.

RETECH 2009 will be held February 25-27, 2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109. For more information you can contact RCS at retech2009@rcsreg.com or call (805) 290-1338. Registration and information can be found online at http://www.retech2009.com

Helicopter Association International (HFI) will host the Heli-Expo 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center, February 22-24. This will be your one-stop shopping Mecca for helicopters and related products. There will 50 helicopters on display and 500 companies will have trade show displays on 600,000 square feet of display space. This will be the place to visit with suppliers, reconnect with colleagues, and meet new friends.

Heli Expo 2009 will showcase helicopters for every mission, engines, avionics and instruments, completions and modifications, computer software, insurance, finance, leasing, heliports, mechanic and pilot training, uniforms, helmets, safety clothing, components, parts, accessories, and related products and services for the helicopter industry.

HFI will offer educational courses designed specifically for helicopter professionals to be presented prior to and following Heli-Expo 2009. These courses will be conducted at the Hilton Anaheim Hotel. They will focus on four major areas of interest:

· Safety Courses

· Pilot Courses

· Maintenance Courses

· Management Courses

A brochure with course descriptions and registration information can be found at www.helicopterfoundation.org.

Heli-Expo 2009 will be held February 22-24, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802. For more information contact Helicopter Association International, 1635 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Telephone: (703) 683-4646 Fax: (703) 683-2818. You can also visit their web site at http://heliexpo.com.

If you are a fine wine connoisseur, Washington is the place to be February 14-15. The largest indoor wine event in the Mid-Atlantic will bring over 200 international wineries together along with food vendors and manufacturers of related lifestyle products and services. You will be able to sample wines from across the globe including Argentina, Germany, Greece, Spain, Italy, France, New Zealand, and the United States. You can sample over 800 wines with one admission price. Discover new favorites to add to your repertoire. You can pick up tips on serving, pricing, and selecting the right vintage. Watch chefs in action, sample their creations, and bring home their recipes. Seminars will be available with topics for both the novice and the connoisseur.

Over 250 exhibitors and trade show displays will be on hand to meet and educate you. Various countries and wine regions will be grouped together on the show floor. You can meet the “who’s who” of the wine and food industries and learn about the latest trends. There will be something for everyone with the numerous wines, variety of foods, and selection of wine related products on hand.

On Saturday, February 14th, reserve level wines will be featured in the sophisticated Grand Cru Wine Lounge. All wines are hand selected and will be presented throughout the day. Several top wine makers will be on hand to discuss their wines.

Celebrity chefs Andreas Viestad and Christina Pirello from Public Television will be at the festival. The Washington Post will host demonstrations including the proper pairing of foods with wine.

The Washington D.C. International Wine & Food Show will be held February 14-15, 2009 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington D.C. 2004. For more information you can call: (800) 343-1174 or fax: (617) 385-5166. Their official web site can be found at: http://www.wine-expos.com/Wine/DC.

New York is the place to be February 13-15 for all fashion fanciers as Couture Fashion Week showcases couture and luxury fashion along with fine art, world-class entertainment, and receptions. Fine designers from around the world will present their exquisite garments and accessories. Socialites, fashionistas, upscale consumers, stylists, fashion industry consultants, and VIPs will gather at the Waldorf-Astoria for runway shows, exhibits, network parties, and dinners. This event will offer unique branding opportunities for luxury products and services.

One of the runway shows to be presented will be Space Couture, a sampling of the highly creative winning designs of a series of competitions. This fashion show will be held on Sunday, February 15^th.

Leading French-Lebanese fashion designer Dany Atrache will make his debut at Couture Fashion Week. He is considered to be one of the leading fashion trendsetters in MEA. Award-winning Catalin Botezatu of Romania will also be presenting his most recent collection of innovative creations. He is one of the few major fashion designers who directs and styles his own shows and makes all of his own accessories. He caters to politicians, socialites, VIPs, entertainers, and celebrities as well as to every woman looking to bring out her femme fatale side. Many other leading fashion designers will be on hand to showcase their latest creations.

Gold Medal winner at the Paganini International Violin Competition, Alexander Markov will be on hand to provide top notch entertainment. He is considered one of the most captivating musicians in the world today.

Also on hand will be British born violinist Jane Hunt, also known as the “Violin Venus.” She is becoming one of the most talked about violinists in the UK and USA. She made her debut at Carnegie Hall in 2007 and has soloed at Radio City Music Hall, The Kennedy Center, The Cannes Film Festival, and Sir Elton John’s Lifeball Concert. Ms. Hunt is an eclectic high-energy performer combining the beauty and refinement of classical music with the energy of folk and jazz.

These are just a couple of the world-class entertainers who will be performing during the Couture Fashion Week to make this event enjoyable and exciting.

Couture Fashion Week 2009 will take place February 13-15, 2009 at the Waldorf-Astoria, 301 Park Ave., New York, NY 10022. For more information you can fax: (212) 202-4604; e-mail: info@usafashionshows.com; or visit their web site at: http://www.couturefashionweek.com.