Trade Show Scheduling

Celebrating its 5^th anniversary, the Chicago Merchandise Mart DreamHome is a showcase created by the city’s leading interior designers in collaboration with the showroom resources of the Design Center at the Merchandise Mart. DreamHome represents unparalleled beauty inspiring a lifestyle experience for all. It provides inspiration to design professionals; exposure to discerning consumers for showrooms, manufacturers, design professionals, and sponsors; and appreciation for high-end design to the Chicago area and beyond. DreamHome will also serve as the backdrop for private dining.

Traditional Home Senior Lifestyle and Design Editor Jenny Bradley will talk design with DreamHome designers. Whether you are renovating an entire house or freshening up a room, you will gain insightful tips that can be applied to your own home. Meet the talented designers, enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and take inspiration home with you.

DreamHome 2009 will become a permanent fixture at the historic Merchandise Mart – Chicago, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654. For more information you can contact MMPI at (800) 677-6278 or visit their web site at http://www.merchandisemartdesigncenter.com/dreamhome/door.cfm.

New Orleans will host the International WorkBoat Show this December. This is the largest commercial marine tradeshow in North America serving people and businesses working on the coastal, inland and offshore waters. 1,000 companies will display products and services for commercial vessels and the companies that build, service and operate them. This is the place to be to meet and troubleshoot with product experts, negotiate directly with multiple suppliers, discuss the latest advancements in vessel technology, and find solutions for your business. Those who should attend include owners and operators of: offshore service vessels, crew boats, supply boats, towboats, tugs, barges, patrol boats, police boats, fireboats, military vessels, ferries, and other marine vessels; commercial boat builders; marine engineers and architects; equipment manufacturers and distributors; marine surveyors; and any others affiliated with the marine industry.

Featured will be Shipyard Day where the International WorkBoat Show and WorkBoat magazine celebrate the boat building industry with a series of special events recognizing shipyards and the new vessels built for workboat owners and operators. WorkBoat Editor David Krapf, Senior Editor Ken Hocke, and Technical Editor Bruce Buls will present awards to the builders, designers and owners of the 10 most significant boats of 2009.

The conference will provide training and information on a number of important topics concerning the marine industry including:

• Can Traditional Damage Stability Criteria Be Met?
• Towing Vessel Inspection Program: What You Need to Know
• Handling Regulatory Investigations & Hearing of a Marine Incident
• Vessel & Facility Security Awareness Training Course
• The Hybrid Propulsion Evolution
• A Guide towards Higher Energy Efficiency in Ships

The International WorkBoat Show will be held December 2-4, 2009, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130. For registration and more information you can call Attendee Registration. Telephone: (972) 620-3027. Toll Free: (800) 454-307. You can also visit their web site at http://www.workboatshow.com/09/public/enter.aspx.

Art Basel Miami Beach is the most important art show in the United States and a cultural and social highlight for the Americas. It combines an international selection of top galleries with an exciting program of special exhibitions, parties, and crossover events featuring music, film, architecture and design.

An exclusive selection of more than 250 leading art galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa will exhibit 20^th and 21^st century artworks by over 2,000 artists. The exhibiting galleries are among the world’s most respected art dealers offering exceptional pieces by both renowned artists and cutting-edge newcomers. Special exhibition sections will feature young galleries, performance art, public art projects and video art. Art lovers will discover new developments in contemporary art and experience rare museum-caliber artworks.

This year’s show is being extensively redesigned to give larger spaces for many galleries and provide an innovative floor plan to maximize the visitor experience. The Art Positions sector will focus on special projects by young artists and galleries. The main section of the show will feature the Art Kabinett program which spotlights curated presentations in the selected gallery’s booth while Art Nova will present new works by more than 170 artists.

Art Basel Conversations will offer audiences access to first-hand information on important aspects of the international art world. Distinguished artists, art collectors, museum directors, curators, critics, gallerists, publishers, and others active in the cultural sphere will take part. The audience will also be given time to engage with the panels in an informal fashion. Topics discussed will include:

• Museum Directors: Change in Generation
• Art Collections in Latin America
• The Future of the Museum: Portable Museum

Some of Miami’s leading private collections will be opening their homes and warehouses to guests of the international art show. Among them are the Margulies Collection, the Rubell Family Collection, the de la Cruz collection, the Mora Collection, and the Scholl Collection.

Art Basel Miami Beach will be held December 3-6, 2009 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL. For more information you can contact MCH Swill Exhibition (Holding) Ltd., 4005 Basel, Switzerland. Telephone: +41 58 200 20 20. Fax: +41 58 206 31 32. Email: miamibeach@artbasel.com. You can also visit their web site at http://www.artbaselmiamibeach.com.

The 85^th Annual Greater New York Dental Meeting will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 27 – December 2. One of the largest dental meetings in the world, last year’s meeting hosted over 57,000 health care professionals. Over 500 exhibitors will be on hand to demonstrate and teach you about new products and technology from around the world. You will be able to touch, use and compare the newest materials and technology available in dentistry today. An unparalleled educational program will feature some of the most highly regarded educators in the field of dentistry.

Education is the primary focus of the Dental Meeting. Almost every dental subject will be available. There will be a choice of full-day seminars, half-day seminars, essays, hands-on workshops, and the new glass-enclosed Live Patient Demonstration Area. From Friday until Wednesday over 300 programs will be presented.

The Scientific Sessions are divided into Seminars, Hands-on Workshops, Essays, Table Demonstrations and Luncheon and Learning programs. Your staff members should take advantage of as many sessions as possible. This will enable your dental team to excel in delivering the finest dental care in the world. A multitude of courses will be available throughout the week on such topics as:

• Adhesive Dentistry 2K9
• The Magic of Laser Assisted Cosmetic Dentistry
• Emerging Trends in Periodontics
• Bullet Proof Guide to Implant Success
• Removable Prosthetics in the Age of Implants
• Dentistry’s Role in a Bioterrorism/Mass Disaster Scenario
• Direct Composite Restorations

GNYDM will be held November 27 – December 2, 2009 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34^th St., New York, NY 10001. For more information and registration you can visit their web site at http://www.gnydm.com or contact Greater New York Dental Meeting, 570 7^th Avenue, Suite 800, New York, NY 10018. Telephone: (212) 398-6922. Fax: (212) 398-6934. Email: info@gnydm.com.

Pacific Marine Expo is the largest commercial marine trade show on the West Coast serving commercial vessel owners, commercial fishermen, boat builders, and seafood processors. This is the show for anyone who makes their living on the water or provides services for those who do. Those who should attend include charter boat owners/operators, commercial fishermen, commercial vessel owners/operators, passenger vessel owners/operators, engineers and architects, captains, operators, and owners of large charter and pleasure yachts, seafood processors, port officials and engineers, harbormasters, marina operators, marine surveyors, and all others affiliated with the marine industry.

This expo will allow attendees to meet and troubleshoot with product experts, negotiate directly with multiple suppliers, discuss the latest advancements in vessel technology, and locate the yard that will work on their schedule. The conference will have information available for everyone. A few of the many conference topics being presented are:

• Optimum Yield: New Processing Equipment – Little Waste
• Pros & Cons of Telecommunication Technologies
• Illegal, Unregulated, Unreported Fishing: How it Impacts You
• Alaska’s Regional Seafood Development Associations: Report from the Frontlines
• Centralized Merchant Marine Licensing Process: What You Need to Know
• Bristol Bay Processing: Next Steps
• Safety Implications of Fisheries Management
• Identifying the Areas Your Crew Needs Training

Special events at this year’s show include the return of Ron Burchett and his fleet of model size working vessels and demonstration pool. You will be able to test your skills at towing a barge, operating a fire boat, or running your favorite remote control model vessel. There will also be cash prizes offered to the winners of a series of fishing skill tests. Finalists will vie for Fisherman of the Year.

Pacific Marine Expo will be held November 19-21, 2009 at the Qwest Field and Event Center, 1000 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98134. For registration and more information you can visit their web site at http://www.fishexposeattle.com/09/public/enter.aspx. You can also contact Bob Callahan, Show Director at (207) 842-5592. Email: bcallahan@divcom.com.

Streaming Media West is the only show that covers both the business of online video and the technology of streaming, downloading, Webcasting, Internet TV, IPTV, and mobile video. It covers corporate and consumer business, technology, and content issues in the enterprise, advertising, media and entertainment, broadcast, and education markets. Last year’s show drew more than 2,500 executives.

Streaming Media West will feature cutting-edge exhibitions and intense conference sessions. More than 100 speakers will give you the chance to see and hear the best and brightest minds in the online video industry. Just a few of the many topics covered include:

• Live Broadcasting with Silverlight and Windows Media
• Encoding H.264 Video for Streaming and Progressive Download
• Developing a Rich Video Player for the Adobe Flash Platform
• How to Upload, Stream, and Share Using Online Video Tools
• How to Produce Effective Educational Video
• Web Television Comes of Age
• Emerging Use Cases for Enterprise Video Communications
• Cost Savings from Enterprise Streaming

In conjunction with Streaming Media West the new Online Video Platform Summit will be held November 18-19. This event will help organizations of all types publish content for the first time whether video is their core business or not.

Streaming Media West will be held November 17-19, 2009 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 408 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, CA 95110. For registration and more information you can visit their web site at http:// www.streamingmedia.com/west or contact Nancy Ellor, Information Today, Inc. Conference Registrar. Telephone: (609) 654-6266. Fax: (609) 654-4309. Email: conferences@infotoday.com.

The IAAPA Attractions Expo will be coming to Las Vegas for the first time in 90 years this coming November. This event will showcase the hottest products and services and host networking and education opportunities for the attractions industry. More than 28,000 attendees from 90 countries are expected at this year’s show. Over 1,000 exhibitors will be on hand including more than 100 companies exhibiting for the first time.

The IAAPA Attractions Expo brings together operators and suppliers of theme parks, water parks, science centers, aquariums, zoos, museums, family entertainment centers, casinos, and resorts. Attendees will be able to see and experience the latest products and learn about industry trends. Exhibitors will showcase products in over 125 categories including theme park rides, show production services, games and devices, displays and sets, food and beverage products and services, consultant services, design services, ticketing systems, and much more.

This year’s expo will feature new additions including an area dedicated to coin-operated games, the AIMS (Amusement Industry Manufacturers & Suppliers) International Pavilion, and the UBIFRANCE (French Trade Commission) Pavilion.

More than 100 education sessions will cover topics dealing with social media strategy, food and beverage operations, retail management, revenue generation, safety, and security practices. Specialty tracks will offer topics specific to zoos and aquariums, museums and science centers, water parks and resorts, family entertainment centers, and casinos. There will be a roundtable discussion with legendary Disney Imagineers on their experiences with Walt Disney.

Special networking and social events will be available including the IAAPA International Charity Golf Tournament, the new IAAPA Bright Lights Party at LAX Nightclub, and the General Managers and Owners’ Breakfast.

The  IAAPA Attractions Expo will be held November 16-20,2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109. For registration and more information you can visit their web site at http://www.iaapa.org or contact IAAPA, 1448 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Telephone: (703) 836-4800. Fax: (703) 836-4801.

More than 90 exhibitors will be showcasing the latest technology, products, and solutions for maritime and port security challenges at the Maritime Security Expo USA to be held in Long Beach, California on October 20-21, 2009. This will be a great opportunity to network with your peers and attend free seminars presented by government, military, and industry experts on the latest challenges facing the maritime sector.

This year’s event will feature the new All Hazards Forum & Expo to be held within the main Maritime Security event. Hundreds of emergency managers, planners, and officials from both the private and public sector will be on hand. You will be able to see technology related to response and recovery, public safety communications, information sharing and intelligence, critical infrastructure protection, law enforcement, and health and medical readiness.

The Maritime’s most pressing issues and hottest topics will be discussed in the conference. An in-depth look will be taken at how government and industry can work together to combat maritime terrorism and piracy during times of global economic crisis. Some of the other conference topics will include:

· Small Vessel Security: What have we learned? What’s next?

· Underwater Security: Who can respond? What technology can help?

· Piracy: What are the strategic implications?

· Maritime Fusion Centers: Preventing information overload.

· Smuggling: Ensuring cargo integrity before loading and in-transit – CSI and long-range vessel tracking.

· Persistent Surveillance Vehicles: New tool for Maritime Security?

The Maritime Security Expo USA will be held October 20-21, 2009 at the Long Beach Convention Center, 300 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802. For registration and more information you can contact E.J. Krause & Associates, Inc., 6430 Rockledge Drive, #200, Bethesda, MD 20817. Telephone: (301) 493-5500. Fax: (301) 493-5705. Or visit their web site at http://www.maritimesecurityexpo.com.

If you like arts and crafts make plans to be at Seaside Park at Ventura Co. Fairgrounds on October 16-18, 2009. This Harvest Event will feature three days of fun, food, entertainment and one of a kind handmade arts and crafts. Hundreds of artisans will be on hand to showcase truly unique products including eye catching jewelry, colorful glassware and ceramics, hand-woven and embellished clothing, photography, specialty foods, home décor, and much more. And everything is made in America!

Harvest Festival has something for everyone with lots of food, music, and fun. You can eat, drink, and be entertained while you shop for that special something for friends and family and the various trade show booths. A Kids Zone will keep the little ones busy and plenty of bargains will keep you looking.

This year Harvest Festival will be partnering with Food Share of Ventura to encourage attendees to give back to their community. Everyone who donates food will receive a discount coupon for admission to the festival.

The Humane Society of Ventura County will be providing a Parcel Check during the show so that you won’t have to carry all those bags and gifts around. All monies raised will go to this charity.

If you are interested in attending Harvest Festival – Original Art & Craft – Ventura 2009, it will be held October 16-18, 2009 at Seaside Park at Ventura Co. Fairgrounds, 31^st District Agricultural Association, 10 West Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001. For more information you can contact Harvest Festival, 2181 Greenwich St., San Francisco, CA 94123. Telephone: (415) 447-3205. Email: harvest@wesshows.com. You can visit their web site at http://www.harvestfestival.com.

Are you interested in owning or learning more about franchises? The Los Angeles Convention Center will be hosting the West Coast Franchise Expo October 2-4, 2009. You can find the franchise concept that fits in with your skills, interests and budget. Meet with top franchisers and sample their products at various trade show booths. Attend informative seminars to gain insight into all aspects of franchising. Get the information you need to make the right decisions to put you into your own business.

This expo will feature hundreds of franchise concepts. Professionals from the legal, finance, and government communities will be on hand to answer your questions. More than 30 free seminars will be offered as well as 4 in-depth symposium. The Conference Program will offer something for everyone from basic how-to sessions to advanced, in-depth examinations of the different franchise relationships and how they affect potential franchisees and those looking to franchise an existing business. Specialty seminars will focus on franchising opportunities for veterans, minorities, and women.

The symposiums will focus on providing information specific to a particular segment of the industry. They will be presented by some of the most respected and experienced professionals in the fields of franchising. They will offer the most up-to-date practical, legal, strategic, and financial information and show how to avoid the pitfalls.

Some of the seminars offered will be:

· Opportunities in Franchising for Minorities and Women

· Franchising 101 for Veterans

· Getting Ready to Franchise Your Business

· Financing Your Franchise

· How to Buy a HOT Franchise and Not Get Burned!

· The Use of Technology in Franchising

· Ready, Set, Go! Steps to Awarding Your First Franchise

The West Coast Franchise Expo 2009 will be held October 2-4, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa Street – South Hall H&J, Los Angeles, CA 90015. For registration and more information you can visit their web site at http://www.wcfexpo.com.