Trade Show Scheduling

The 6^th edition of World Floral Expo will be held in Miami, Florida March 9-11, 2010 for the U.S. floral wholesaler and high volume retailer to showcase the latest developments and novelties in the world floral industry. This expo is open to qualified buyers only – wholesale distributors and mass market buyers such as supermarkets and retail chain stores.

World Floral Expo will feature flower breeders displaying their newest developed varieties, growers displaying their best flower production and floral suppliers displaying their newest products. A team of seven top flower designers from Holland will give flower demonstrations to the buyers in the show.

Five keynote speakers from American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Armellini Express Lines, Liege Airport from Belgium and the Logistic Flower Center from Ecuador will hold an interactive forum in the East Hall of the Doubletree Miami Mart Airport Hotel/Convention Center. The forum will discuss the role of cargo in the flower industry.

A party will be held after the close of the first day of the trade show. It will be held in the swimming pool area of the Exhibition hotel where exhibitors and visitors can socialize. Prize award winners will be announced for Best Booth Design, Best Grower, Best Breeder, Best Country Display, Best Perishable Novelty and Best Non Perishable Novelty.

The World Floral Expo will take place March 9-11, 2010 at the Doubletree Miami Mart Hotel, 711 N.W. 72^nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33126. For registration and more information you can visit their web site at http://www.hppexhibitions.com/floriculture/2010/wfe.

The Imprinted Sportswear Show (ISS) focuses exclusively on the imprinted decorated apparel industry in partnership with Impressions Magazine. ISS brings together buyers, suppliers, manufacturers and industry leaders to explore screen printing, embroidery, sublimation, graphic design, and digital printing. Workshops and sessions showcase new technology and techniques with top industry leaders.

ISS offers timely and relevant topics which are continuously updated to reflect new developments and ensure you have up-to-date information and skills. Classes provide the know-how you need to improve efficiency and profitability and the insight you need to survive and thrive.

Every program features new seminars on the latest products and processes to keep you on the leading edge of industry developments. These are led by acknowledged leaders in their fields to provide you with the information and insight you need to succeed.

ISS is the place to be to test drive the latest products, services and technologies driving the growth of this dynamic industry. It also provides many networking opportunities to enhance your business.

The Imprinted Sportswear Show will be held February 19-21, 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL. For more information you can contact General Customer Service. Phone: (800) 933-8735. Fax: (770) 777-8700. Email: customer.serviceatlanta@nielsen.com. You can also visit their website at http://www.issshows.com/orlando.

Orlando will be the site of the world’s largest showcase of firearms, hunting and outdoor products as the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show and Conference (SHOT Show) comes to town. This the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports and hunting industries. Trade show displays will feature firearms, ammunition, archery, cutlery, outdoor apparel, optics, camping, and related products and services. Buyers from all 50 states and 75 countries are expected to attend.

Retailer & Law Enforcement Seminars will provide opportunities to learn more about how to grow business and stay current with industry trends and issues as well as provide law enforcement with expert information on the latest technologies in the field. NICS section representatives will be on hand to discuss new NICS enhancements that will improve background check processing. Some of the seminar topics at this year’s show are:

· Detecting and Avoiding Straw Purchases/NICS Enhancements

· Safeguarding Your Business from Natural Disasters and Thefts

· Ten Most Highly Cited Types of Violations

· Closing the Sale at Retail

· Tactical Accessories for Law Enforcement and Civilian Sales

· Law Enforcement and Tactical Optics

The NSSF State of the Industry Dinner will feature Bill Engvall, star and producer of “The Bill Engvall Show” airing on TBS. Bill is a master of finding humor in everyday situations. He has been nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album, is a multi-platinum recording artist and has written several books including his autobiography, “Bill Engvall – Just A Guy.” The evening will also feature a cocktail reception, sponsored by Ducks Unlimited, the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s “State of the Industry” multi-media presentation and industry awards.

SHOT Show 2009 will be held January 15-18, 2009, at the Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. For more information contact Reed Exhibitions, 383 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851. Telephone: (888) 334-8720. Fax: (203) 840-9600. E-mail: inquiry@shot.reedexpo.com. Website: http://www.shotshow.org/App/homepage.cfm?moduleid=1968&appname=100300.

The world’s largest racing trade show will be held December 11-13, 2008 in Orlando, Florida. The Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show is one of the 50 fastest growing trade shows in the country. There will be 45,000 buyers from 50 countries, 1450 exhibiting companies, 4200 trade show displays, and more new racing products than anywhere on earth. Engine parts, suspension components, data acquisition, safety gear, new metal alloys and coatings, machining equipment, race electronics, and much more will be featured at this year’s show. Racing industry buyers can preview the latest advances in racing technology and products.

This is the place for all owners, managers, and employees of the racing business including retail stores, warehouse distribution centers, professional race engine builders, and race car production companies. Thousands of professional race teams including NASCAR Cup teams, NHRA Top Fuel, ALMS, and Grand Am send buyers to the PRI Trade Show to make sure they stay current with the best products and technologies.

The hugely popular seminar program offers the most educational and informative opportunities of the year for racing retailers and race engine builders. It is an ideal opportunity to get lots of new profit-making ideas.

At this year’s show you will have the opportunity to win a new race engine. Built by Nick Ramey of Roush-Yates Engines, a new race engine will be given for charity. Organized by Sunnen Products, all proceeds from the Engine Charity Sweepstakes will be donated to the Victory Junction charity.

Performance Racing Industry Show 2008 will be held December 11-13, 2008, at the Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. For registration and more information visit their web site at http://www.performanceracing.com/tradeshow.

POWER-GEN International will celebrate its 20^th anniversary in Orlando, Florida at the Orange County Convention Center. This three day conference will focus on the latest power industry trends and challenges. Insightful discussions, educational sessions, and networking exchanges with the power sector’s leading companies will be featured.

More than 17,000 industry professionals from 76 countries are expected to attend. More than 1200 companies will fill the world’s largest industry exhibit floor. More than 200 trade show display presentations in 14 tracks of educational conference sessions on current power hot topics will be presented.

The Keynote Session will feature Andrew Kruger, Vice President-Greenhouse Gas Services, Evolution Markets Inc.; Nicholas K. Akins, Executive Vice President-Generation, American Electric Power; and J. Wayne Leonard, Chairman and CEO, Entergy Corporation.

In-depth Competitive Power College courses will be available along with high-impact networking events including the new Power Engineering Networking Reception, Projects-of-the-Year Gala, Networking Roundtable Breakfasts, and more. The Networking Breakfasts will be informal roundtable discussions which will provide an ideal way to ask questions and gain new information about trends, current issues, or specific challenges. Specialized industry experts will moderate each table to address different topics.

This year’s convention will also feature the Annual Golf tournament, technical tours, Mega-Sessions, Global Business Center, PennEnergy JOBS Career Fair, and much more.

The Conference Session will include topics such as:

• Next Generation Power Supply Technologies
• Realities of Carbon Capture –Panel Discussion
• The Role of Coal and Gas in Future Generations
• Today’s Resource Constraints and Issues
• CO2 Abatement Strategies
• Advances in FGD Systems

POWER-GEN International 2008 will be held December 2-4, 2008, at the Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. For conference information, contact Jan Simpson: Telephone: (918) 831-9736; Fax: (918) 831-9875; E-mail: pgiconference@pennwell.com.

The West Palm Beach Home & Garden Show will be held October 17-19 at the all new American Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds. More than 500 exhibitors will feature the latest trends in home improvement, decorating, and gardening. Interactive seminars and demonstrations will offer expert advice. Attendees will be able to look, feel, and test out various products. It will be a time to gather ideas, investigate new products, learn from the professionals, and meet your favorite home and garden celebrities.

The latest in home and patio products and services will be showcased including home improvements, building products, remodeling services, decorating products and services, landscaping, lawn and garden equipment, pools and spas, decks, outdoor furniture, tile and marble, greenhouses, and much more. It will be a great time to get the information and products you need for your next remodeling, renovation, or decorating project.

The Palm Beach Post Home Improvement Stage will feature home improvement speakers and celebrities. Included will be Joshua Foss of HGTV’s “Design Star” who designs using healthy, eco-friendly materials and technologies. He is a contract designer for the U.S. Green Building Council and is touring the country spreading what he calls “The Green Gospel.”

Also on hand will be Stephen Saint-Onge of Better Homes and Gardens magazine best known for his home design and lifestyle column “House Calls with Stephen Saint-Onge.” Stephen’s friendly, approachable, and family-focused interior design talents have been featured on Oprah and The View. House Beautiful magazine named him “one of the top fifteen designers in America.” He will be available to share simple and affordable changes you can make in your home.

Bonnie Muirhead will conduct live cooking demonstrations throughout the show. Bonnie, a personal chef from Los Angeles, California, was a finalist on season three of “Hell’s Kitchen.”

The West Palm Beach Home & Garden Show 2008 will be held October 17-19, 2008 at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, Fl 33411. For more information visit FloridaHomeShows.com or call (888) 254-0882 ext. 319. Tickets and other information can be obtained at the official web site: http://www.westpalmbeachhomeshow.com .