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One Thousand Small Business Owners Plead "Make Me Over!"

One Fortunate NY Area Professional to Win a Makeover Worth Thousands at Major Trade Show

New York, NY April 26, 2012: One lucky small business owner (out of about 1,000 applicants) will win a head-to-toe-to-wallet makeover and consultations on a variety of topics from a team of national experts. The 24-hour transformation takes place at the New York XPO for Business, the largest small and mid-sized business conference in the Northeast, expected to attract more than 25,000 attendees. The 24-Makeover contest is the brainchild of Jane Applegate, best-selling author of 201 Great Ideas for Your Small Business and executive producer of The Applegate Group, Inc.

"So many small business owners are struggling with brand, marketing, technology, and financial challenges but they don't necessarily have the resources to hire a team of experts to guide them," said Marc Sherer, CEO of Event Management, which runs the New York XPO for Business. "We decided to work with Jane Applegate and her team this year to offer one of the business owners or professional attending our event thousands of dollars worth of services and coaching - absolutely free!"

"We expect to have over 1,000 applications from every industry you could imagine," said Applegate. "In fact, we decided to select a runner-up as well to take advantage of all the help being offered by well-known consultants participating in the Makeover." The 24-Hour Makeover includes:

A new "look" by a professional stylist and portrait shot by a professional photographer
Free email marketing services and QR codes from Pitney Bowes
A mobile telecommunications review by Verizon Wireless
A detailed business plan review by Rieva Lesonsky, a formal editorial director of Entrepreneur Magazine
A new, cost-effective marketing strategy, developed by Nancy Michaels
A PR assessment and press outreach tips from Nancy A. Shenker of theONswitch®
A financial check-up by Dawn Fotopolus (www.bestsmallbizhelp.com)
Social media tips and tricks from Melinda Emerson, aka "SmallBizLady."
Legal and tax tips from Cliff Ennico and John D'Aquila
Tips for growing your business from Barry Moltz
Fitness tips from Todd Weiss and franchise advice from Joel Libava
Five hundred dollars worth of gift cards from Best Buy & T.J. Maxx
A tech assessment sponsored by Microsoft by Robb Patterson of Progressive Computing Inc.
And much more, so visit the 24-Hour Makeover Booth at the XPO

About The NY XPO for Business

The New York XPO for Business is the largest trade show and business conference for small businesses in the Northeast. It is produced by Event Management of Newington, Connecticut, a privately-held company with 20 years experience running business and consumer events. The XPO is developed with an Executive Team, which includes representatives of some of New York and national leading business organizations, associations, and thought-leaders, including Bloomberg, NAWBO, all five boroughs’ Chambers of Commerce, several major media partners, and the Better Business Bureau. For a complete list, see http://www.eventmanagement.org/newyork/committee.php.
Information about XPO attendees can be found at http://www.eventmanagement.org/newyork/demographics.php.
Pricing details can be found at http://www.eventmanagement.org/newyork/pricing.php

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New York Business Enters New York Buildings

Trade Show Organizers Team Up in 2012 to Raise the Roof with 17,000+ Networking Opportunities

New York, NY April 23, 2012: The New York XPO for Business, the largest small and mid-sized business conference in the Northeast, attracting more than 10,000 attendees, announced a strategic alliance with BuildingsNY, a trade show/conference that attracts more than 7,000 building owners, managers and buildings professionals. BuildingsNY will feature over 300 vendors in categories like energy management, building automation, design & construction, environmental, restoration & renovation, financing, maintenance & operations, security, and many more. Attendees who register for either event will receive free admission to the other.

Says Marc Sherer, CEO of Event Management, which runs the New York XPO for Business, "This is a natural partnership. Small business owners are always looking for ways to expand their networks and learn how they can operate more efficient offices in New York and find new sources of revenue - like property ownership. In addition to meeting a new range of professionals, they'll be able to glean innovative ideas from BuildingsNY. So many parallels exist between building a business and building/renovating a space."

Says Christine Ford, Event Director of BuildingsNY, "Our attendees include building owners, managers, and buildings professionals; a great group of connections for any small business owner in New York. We've discovered that professionals today get some of their best business ideas by "cross-pollinating" with other industries! Many of our attendees are also business owners - this collaboration provides them with a great opportunity to learn how to grow their businesses while at the Javits Center the same day - making their time spent even more productive!"

About Buildings NY

The all-new 2012 BuildingsNY event, being held on May 2-3, 2012 at the Javits Center, will serve over 7000 building owners, managers, and buildings professionals with the tools they need to lower their operating costs and source vendors who can help them enhance the value of their buildings. With new business services vendor and suppliers, attractive and lower cost pricing to participate and the promise of a more productive experience, metro-NY building owners and managers can efficiently satisfy their operating objectives in a one-stop event created with their needs in mind. BuildingsNY 2012 welcomes the input and support from all participating sponsors including its Founding Sponsor, Associated Builders & Owners of Greater New York (ABO) - and new support from the Small Property Owners of NY (SPONY).

About The NY Xpo for Business

The New York XPO for Business is the largest trade show and business conference for small businesses in the Northeast. It is produced by Event Management of Newington, Connecticut, a privately-held company with 20 years of experience running business and consumer events. The XPO is developed with an Executive Team, which includes representatives of New York and national leading business organizations, associations, and thought-leaders, including Bloomberg, NAWBO, all five boroughs’ Chambers of Commerce, several major media partners, and the Better Business Bureau. For a complete list, see http://www.eventmanagement.org/newyork/committee.php. Information about Xpo attendees can be found at http://www.eventmanagement.org/newyork/demographics.php. Pricing details can be found at http://www.eventmanagement.org/newyork/pricing.php

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TIME WARNER CABLE BUSINESS CLASS PRESENTS SEVENTH ANNUAL NEWYORK XPO FOR BUSINESS

Cyber Café, Powered by TimeWarner Cable Business Class Wideband Internet, To Provide Complimentary Wi--Fi and Internet--Ready Work Stations for Event Attendees

NY1 News' Pat Kiernan, Roma Torre, Annika Pergament and Adam Balkin to Greet Attendees at the Time Warner Cable Business Class Booth

New York, NY, April 23, 2012 - Time Warner Cable Business Class, a division of Time Warner Cable, today announced that it will be the presenting sponsor of The Seventh Annual New York XPO for Business, being held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on May 2-3, 2012. The annual trade show is the largest business event in the Northeast and will feature more than 200 trade show exhibits and 40 seminars designed to help the more than 10,000 expected attendees learn about new products and services that can grow their businesses.

"Time Warner Cable Business Class is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the New York XPO for Business for the seventh consecutive year," said Ken Fitzpatrick, President of Time Warner Cable Business Class for the East Region. "This annual event provides business owners and entrepreneurs with valuable resources. Our presence reinforces our dedication and commitment to providing tailored and reliable communications solutions that are vital to the success of businesses of all sizes."

On-air personalities from NY1, including Adam Balkin, Pat Kiernan, Roma Torre and Annika Pergament, will welcome attendees at the Time Warner Cable Business Class booth. NY1 is Time Warner Cable's 24-hour newschannel for New York City and is celebrating its 20-year anniversary.

Attendees visiting the booth will also be able to learn about products and services available from Time Warner Cable Business Class, including Internet, Wi-Fi, voice and cable television solutions. Company representatives will also discuss other value-added services critical to businesses such as Time Warner Cable Business Class Online Backup, which is a service that allows businesses to automatically back up computer and server files to a secure and remote data center as a protection against data loss.

Time Warner Cable Business Class will once again present its Cyber Café, which will provide guests with free Wi-Fi service and Internet-ready work stations. The Cyber Café will be located adjacent to the company's booth, which will be centrally located on the convention center's main floor.

"We understand the need to be connected while at the show. We powered the Cyber Café with Time Warner Cable Business Class Wideband Internet so that attendees can experience our fast and reliable Internet speeds and keep up with their business while at New York XPO," added Fitzpatrick.

Maureen Link, Regional Vice President of Commercial Services, will represent Time Warner Cable Business Class at the trade show's seminar that will advise attendees on how to utilize technology to drive innovation and fuel business growth. This featured panel event will be held on May 2 at 11 a.m. inside Conference Room 7.

Representatives from Time Warner Cable Media will be on hand at the Time Warner Cable Business Class booth to discuss new advertising solutions with attendees. As a media partner, Time Warner Cable Media provides businesses with superior targeting, multi-platform choices that engage consumers, and proprietary analytics. A dedicated team is focused on helping business owners reach their goals. Carole Hart, SVP of Sales at Time Warner Cable Media will be sharing insights on developing marketing solutions to meet business objectives at the Achieving Integrated Marketing Success seminar on May 3 at 3 p.m. inside Conference Room 4.

Current Time Warner Cable Business Class customers who present a copy of their bill at the on-site registration desk will receive $15 off the admission price. For more information on the New York XPO, please visit http://www.eventmanagement.org/newyork.

About Time Warner Cable Business Class

Time Warner Cable Business Class, a division of Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC), offers a full complement of business communications tools to small-and medium-sized businesses and enterprise-sized companies. Its phone, Internet, Ethernet, cable TV and security solutions are enhanced by award-winning customer service and local support teams. Time Warner Cable Business Class was founded in 1998, offering high-speed Internet to small businesses. Today, it serves approximately 450,000 business customers throughout Time Warner Cable's markets. For more information, please visit http://www.twcbc.com.

About Time Warner Cable

Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE: TWC) is among the largest providers of video, high‐speed data and voice services in the United States, connecting more than 15 million customers to entertainment, information and each other. Time Warner Cable Business Class offers data, video and voice services to businesses of all sizes, cell tower backhaul services to wireless carriers and, through its NaviSite subsidiary, managed and outsourced information technology solutions and cloud services. Time Warner Cable Media, the advertising arm of Time Warner Cable, offers national, regional and local companies innovative advertising solutions. More information about the services of Time Warner Cable is available at www.timewarnercable.com, www.twcbc.com, www.navisite.com, and www.twcmedia.com.

About NY1 News

NY1 News, a part of Time Warner Cable's Local News Division, is a 24-hour news channel that covers weather, local news, politics, sports and arts throughout the five boroughs. NY1 is available to more than two and half million subscribers in high definition on channel 701 on the following cable systems: Time Warner Cable’s NYC Region (serving Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island and portions of Brooklyn), Bergen and Hudson Counties in New Jersey, parts of Westchester and the Hudson Valley. On Cablevision systems of New York City (serving the rest of Brooklyn and the Bronx) it is available on channel 1, it can also be seen on channel 122 on Time Warner Cable Rochester, channel 111 on Time Warner Cable Syracuse, channel 1011 on Time Warner Cable Binghamton and channel 515 on Time Warner Cable Albany, and on closed-circuit television in the state capitol. NY1 News is available on the World Wide Web at http://ny1.com.

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Media Contacts:
Eric Mangan (Time Warner Cable Business Class)
(212) 379-5979
Eric.Mangan@TWCable.com

Jeannette Castaneda (Time Warner Cable Media)
(212) 364-8534
Jeannette.Castaneda@TWCable.com

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10,000+ Businesses and Veterans Get ‚SMBA degrees‚ for less than $25

NY-based conference offers business boot camp on a budget

New York, NY April 2, 2012: The New York XPO for Business, the largest small and mid-sized business conference in the Northeast, has announced a new two-day, paid-attendance format for its 7th annual show to meet the needs of local entrepreneurs and small business owners, offering more than 60 practical workshops on May 2nd and 3rd at the Javits Center.

"So many events are expensive, general and theoretical, but we are committed to giving attendees something significant for their investment; our event this year has been expanded to two days and businesses will walk away with the kind of learning and insights they'd get from a graduate business program," says Marc Sherer, CEO and Founder of Event Management, the XPO's producer. "We call it the "SMBA" because our programs provide some of the same benefits of a graduate business education - at a fraction of the cost and time.

Innovations within this year's XPO, designed to respond to trends and meet the needs of today's business owners include:

A "boot camp" for veterans who are starting businesses, including leaders and advisors from the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce, SCORE, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the New York City College of Technology. According to a recent article in Entrepreneur, veterans are at least 45% more likely to choose entrepreneurship than people with no active-duty military experience.
More than seven sessions dealing specifically with social media. According to a recent Hubspot study, small businesses spend a larger percent of their marketing budgets on social media than their big brand counterparts. At the XPO, Constant Contact will be introducing its new team of local experts, who will be available to give attendees hands-on training and tips for success.
Taking a page from reality TV makeover shows, the XPO has created an opportunity for one lucky winner to be "transformed" by a team of business experts. The winner of the "24 Hour Small Biz Makeover Contest" wins a financial makeover, business plan, and free consultations by experts and the before and after will be featured on the recently-launched Small Biz World Television.

Says Devin Cleary, SVP of Marketing for Event Management, "We will soon be announcing our keynote line-up. That's almost the 'icing on the cake' this year. "Two days of workshops, veteran-focused training, social media savvy, more than 200 exhibits, and high-quality networking for less than $20 which is equivalent to the cost of about a week's worth of coffee or printer ink for most business owners! And we believe the knowledge we offer will pay for itself within a week after the show!"

About the NY XPO for Business

The New York XPO for Business is the largest trade show and business conference for small businesses in the Northeast. It is produced by Event Management of Hartford, Connecticut, a privately-held company with 20 years of experience running business and consumer events. The XPO is developed with an Executive Team, which includes representatives from New York and national leading business organizations, associations, and thought-leaders, including Inc. Magazine, NAWBO, SBA, the five borough Chambers of Commerce, several major media partners, and the Better Business Bureau. For a complete list, see http://www.eventmanagement.org/newyork/committee.php. Information about XPO attendees can be found at http://www.eventmanagement.org/newyork/demographics.php. Pricing details can be found at http://www.eventmanagement.org/newyork/pricing.php

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Four hours...hundreds of business trends and stories for you

NY XPO for Business offers business reporters and bloggers exclusive interviews with today's small business gurus

New York, NY, November 14, 2011 -- During the 6^th Annual NY XPO for Business, the event organizer will be offering business media opportunities for one-on-one interviews with some of the nation's leading authorities on small business growth. Business leaders, CEOs, and trend-setters will be available from noon to 4pm on Wednesday, November 16^th during the largest business trade show/conference in the New York area.

The themes of this year's show include: The synergies between real life connection and "the cloud," the growth of women-owned businesses, and the era of entrepreneurship.

Among the leaders available for interviews are:

Solomon Choi, Entrepreneur & Owner, 16 Handles
Creative entrepreneur Solomon Choi is an experienced leader in the food-service industry. His parents were franchise owners of the largest seafood buffet in San Diego, where he served as a busboy, manager and eventually vice president. Later, working as a Director for a hospitality Group in Los Angeles that included a Gelato Franchise and full service restaurants, he gained more business operations knowledge, including details about food costs, margins, leases and more. Recognizing a niche market in self-serve, frozen yogurt, he studied the dessert business firsthand by apprenticing in the original self-serve frozen yogurt shop in California that first opened its doors in 1988 before launching 16 Handles™ in New York where it exploded into a local phenomenon. As New York City's first self-serve frozen yogurt retail franchise, 16 Handles™ has led in the frozen yogurt category in New York since the first store opened in NYC's East Village in 2008. Now with 11 open locations throughout the east coast and 30 stores in development, 16 Handles™ is positioned to be the largest and well known frozen yogurt brand in the greater NY area. 16 Handles™ was created to become a lifestyle brand and Solomon believes in selling the experience rather than simply the product. By utilizing technology and social media from the beginning, Solomon has created a buzz and a strong following in a very competitive market. The first store in the East Village opened while having 8 direct competitors within a 3 block radius.
Jay Goltz, CEO of the Goltz Group, New York Times blogger
A business speaker who actually runs a business! Jay Goltz started a picture framing business right out of college, a decision that was not the conventional wisdom of the times. The business grew quickly and before long was twenty times the size of the average frame business, making it by far the largest in the country. Jay soon expanded into other related businesses and now each is at the top of its field. When Jay realized there was a lack of real-world advice for small businesses, he wrote his first book, The Street Smart Entrepreneur: 133 Tough Lessons I Learned the Hard Way. It has been translated into three languages. Now a popular speaker, Jay Goltz has become the Voice of Small Business through his keynotes, New York Times blog and broad media exposure. Jay is widely recognized for his unique ability to bring clarity and insight to complex, often confusing, small business challenges. Keep up with Jay on his blog "You're the Boss" at NYTimes.com.
Jeffrey Hayzlett - Bestselling Author and Global Business Celebrity
Jeffrey Hayzlett is a global business celebrity and former Fortune 100 c-suite executive. From small business to international corporations, he has put his creativity and extraordinary entrepreneurial skills into play, launching ventures blending his leadership perspectives, insights into professional development, mass marketing prowess and affinity for social media. He is a well-traveled public speaker, the author of the bestselling book, The Mirror Test, celebrity editor to one of the largest-circulation business publications and one of the most compelling figures in global business.
John Jantsch - Founder of Duct Tape Marketing & Bestselling Author He is the creator of the Duct Tape Marketing System and Duct Tape Marketing Consulting Network that trains and licenses small business marketing consultants around the world. His blog was chosen as a Forbes favorite for marketing and small business and his podcast, a top ten marketing show on iTunes, was called a "must listen" by Fast Company magazine. He is the featured marketing contributor to American Express OPENForum and is a popular presenter of workshop and webinars for organizations such as American Express, Intuit, Verizon, HP, and Citrix.
Alexis Maybank, Founder, Chief Marketing Officer, Gilt Groupe
Alexis has dedicated her career to building and launching innovative and compelling ecommerce experiences for consumers. In 2007, Alexis, along with a founding team, launched Gilt Groupe. She served as Gilt's Founding CEO, and today she serves as the company's Chief Marketing Officer. Prior to founding Gilt Groupe, Alexis served as General Manager and Business Development Director for AOL's ecommerce businesses. In 1998, she became an early member of the eBay team, where she helped launch the company's first strategic planning group working for Founder Jeff Skoll, and later launched and ran eBay Canada, which grew to become Canada's largest ecommerce business. She later helped found eBay Motors, which grew to over $2.5 billion in gross sales in its first two years and continues to be the largest category of goods sold on eBay today. Alexis holds a BS and MBA from Harvard University. She is a member of the Council of Foreign Relations, a Director for Audubon Alaska, and actively involved in the Robinhood Foundation. She currently mentors many emerging entrepreneurs in both the technology and fashion sectors.
Amy Norquist, President and CEO, Greensulate LLC
Amy has worked for over twenty years in environmental research and education. Sheholds a Masters in Public Policy. Prior to founding Greensulate, she spent three years as Deputy Director of the multi-million dollar Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries overseeing research and development efforts on major greenand sustainable building initiatives. She worked for environmental non-profits in the Bay Area . In 2007 she started her company (Greensulate) which designs and installs green roofs. From the first time Norquist saw a green roof in Manhattan where she now calls home, she found her calling. With every green roof her company installs the air becomes a little cleaner, the temperature of hot urban areas decreases and people/buidlings save energy and money. Green roofs even provide more habitat for migrating birds with no place to go. A guest lecturer at Columbia University and Faculty at New York University. Amy's accolades include being named a "Top 5 Start-Up" at the Opportunity GreenConference as well being named one of Inc. Magazines "Entrepreneurs We Love" in 2010.
Lindsey Pollak, Bestselling Author & Global Spokesperson, LinkedIn
Lindsey Pollak is a bestselling author, consultant and internationally recognized expert on next generation career trends. She has over a decade of experience advising both young professionals and organizations on the changing world of work. Lindsey is a Global Spokesperson for LinkedIn and the author of Getting from College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World (HarperCollins). She recently collaborated with Levi's on their new Shape What's to Come initiative for Millennial women. Her advice and opinions have been featured in such media outlets as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, NPR and NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. She appears on several "Best People to Follow on Twitter" lists, including Mashable's list of top non-fiction authors on Twitter and Marie Claire's 100 Twitters Every Woman Should Follow. Lindsey's career advice blog was named by Forbes as one of the Top 100 Websites for Women. Lindsey is a graduate of Yale University and received a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship to Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, where she completed a master's degree in women's studies. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of She's the First, a nonprofit organization that sponsors girls' education worldwide.

Several C-level executives of NY area companies will also be available to talk about new products and services that are revolutionizing the way businesses are growing and controlling expenses. They include:

Nick Fugaro, Founder & CEO, Vivastream
Nick is the Founder and CEO of Vivastream, a social platform that connects people at events based on topics and common interests. With 20 years of expertise in enterprise digital, data, multi-channel marketing and traditional advertising, Nick has worked with global brands including: Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Comcast, Fedex, Sprint/Nextel, Royal Caribbean, E*TRADE, Citibank, HSBC, Ritz-Carlton Hotels. Prior to Vivastream, Nick was employed with Acxiom Corporation, Digital Impact, Lanmark Group and the New York Yankees. Nick is a graduate of Syracuse University, S.I. Newhouse School of Communication and holds a minor in marketing from Syracuse University School of Management.
Steve Rosenthal, CEO of Triton HR
Steve is one of the most widely recognized leaders in the payroll, benefits and human resource industry. In 2008 Steve's vision and leadership launched his 3^rd successful Payroll and Human Resource Outsourcing Company; Triton HR. Triton has become an instant success overnight with its unique approach to HR Outsourcing. In 2007 he was named Human Resource Outsourcing (HRO) Superstar for the third consecutive year by HRO Today. Prior to becoming CEO of Triton, Rosenthal was the CEO and pioneer of CheckPoint HR, which was built on the concept of empowering an HR Department with self-service tools.
Barry Sloane, President & CEO, Newtek Business Services, Inc.
Mr. Sloane is the President and CEO of Newtek Business Services, Inc. Prior to joining Newtek Business Services, Mr. Sloane was a Managing Director of Smith Barney, Inc. where he directed the Commercial and Residential Real Estate Securitization Unit and, prior to that, he was national sales manager for institutional mortgage and asset backed securities sales. Mr. Sloane was founder and President of Aegis Capital Markets, a consumer loan origination and securitization business. Additionally, he was Senior Vice President of Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette, where he was responsible for directing sales of mortgage-backed securities and was a senior mortgage security sales person and trader for Bear Stearns, L.F. Rothschild, E.F. Hutton and Paine Webbe.
David Tisch, Managing Director, TechStars NYC
David is the Managing Director of TechStars in New York City. He is also the Managing Member of Box Group, a New York City based seed-stage angel capital firm. As an investor, advisor or mentor, David has worked with over 40 startups including Boxee, Flavors.me, GroupMe, Goodsie, adStruc, Ignighter, Profitably, CrowdTwist, Singly, StatSheet, OnSwipe, ThinkNear and TroopSwap. Prior to joining TechStars, David served as Executive Vice President of Interactive Strategies at kgb, a diversified global information services company. While at kgb, David founded and lead Knowmore.com, a social aggregation startup within kgb. David has a B.A. in American History from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from New York University School of Law.

To schedule an interview time, contact nancys@theonswitch.com.

About Event Management, LLC

A Connecticut-based trade show management firm with over 20 years of experience in the production of major business shows and special events, Event Management produces trade shows in New England and New York. For additional information, visit www.EventManagement.org. Follow the event on Facebook and Twitter.

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"Live connection is essential to business recovery" declares trade show organizer

6^th Annual NY XPO for Business Explores New-Age Trends in Time-Tested Format

New York, NY, October 27, 2011-- This year's keynote speaker at the 2011 NY XPO for Business (the city's largest and most varied business-only trade show and conference in New York City) is a senior Google executive. But he will be appearing live and in-person - not via Google chat or Skype.

"Face-to-face connections are still as important today as they were 100 years ago," exclaims Devin Cleary, Senior Vice President of Event Management, the event organizer. "We expect more than 15,000 attendees this year."

Event Management has built this year's convention around key business trends:

The synergies between real life connection and the "cloud." In addition to this year's networking, the conference will feature demonstrations by Vu TelePresence, Time Warner Cable Business Class, Rackspace Hosting, and Google. Companies will be focused on helping businesses incorporate technology into information sharing and communication. The goal is to educate business owners on the right combination of online mediated channels and face-to-face networking.
The age of the entrepreneur: During the Great Recession, more Americans have become entrepreneurs than at any time in the past 15 years. In New York alone more than 25,000 new businesses were launched in 2010. With approximately 40 free seminars XPO will give attendees an opportunity to learn directly from world-renowned experts in their fields - covering everything from e-marketing to best practices to seeking capital.
The surge of women-owned businesses: There are approximately eight million women-owned businesses in the U.S., yet just 3% ever crosses the $1 million revenue line. This year marks the premier of a new targeted event.

Additionally, the New York XPO for Business is supported by national media, including WABC-TV, Bloomberg Television, CBS Radio, Crain's New York Business, the New York Enterprise Report and the New York Post.

"This convention offers media outlets the opportunity to connect with their readership from across the nation. They are dedicated to support small business and we create a platform for them to connect in real time with their followers," states Cleary. "And, of course, what trade show would be complete without a networking cocktail hour. From 5-7:30pm, attendees and exhibitors will be able to take a load off their show-weary feet and mix, mingle, and exchange cards and QR codes at a cocktail event sponsored by the New York City Business Networking Group."

About Event Management, LLC

A Connecticut-based trade show management firm with over 20 years of experience in the production of major business shows and special events. Event Management produces trade shows in New England and New York. For additional information, visit www.EventManagement.org. Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter.

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CATALYST INTERNATIONAL REALTY ANNOUNCES EXPANSION INTO BROOKLYN HEIGHTS

Full Service Boutique Firm Brings Ultra-High End Real Estate Services to Popular Brooklyn Neighborhood

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‚Äì Contact: Gena Brown 718.222.8900

Brooklyn Heights, NY ‚Äì Catalyst International Realty today announced the opening of its new office in New York City‚Äôs Brooklyn Heights neighborhood. The new office will vastly expand Catalyst‚Äôs offerings to local residents, businesses and investors.

Catalyst International Realty specializes in high-end properties in New York City, Long Island, nationwide, and globally. As a full-service buyer‚Äôs broker, they not only find properties, but also act as a concierge, matching clients with title companies, attorneys, property management companies as well other services.

Founded by Gena Brown, Catalyst International Realty brings a level of prestige service to Brooklyn that is more typically found in Manhattan or Miami. If the average real estate firm is like a bank, Catalyst is more like a private wealth manager. Catalyst‚Äôs staff members offer unrivaled expertise, premium customer service and absolute discretion for its clients. Rather than relying on traditional marketing methods, like billboards or junk mail, Catalyst has grown its client base almost exclusively through word - of- mouth among its diversified and loyal clientele.

"We pride ourselves in providing the absolute highest level of personalized service‚Äù, said company President Gena Brown. "We understand that each buyer has unique needs, and we provide strategic advice and expert market guidance which are custom-tailored to meet those needs. (Our vision and goal ultimately is to Reinvent Real Estate as we know it in The Heights by being a catalyzing agent during this unique moment in time during the Brooklyn Renaissance.)

To learn more about Catalyst International Realty‚Äôs boutique services for residential, commercial and investment properties, please call (718) 222-8900 or visit our website @ www.catalystinternationalrealty.com.

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Savvy Business Owners & Entrepreneurs Know Education is Key to Overcoming Obstacles

New York XPO for Business Offers FULL DAY of "Hot Topic" Sessions!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‚Äì Contact: Marijane Funess 914.969.2900

New York, NY. ‚Äì (October 15, 2010) ‚Äì According to a recent Monster.com report, millions of recession-affected Americans are heading back to school to "reinvest in skill development and expand career horizons." The 5th Annual New York XPO For Business offers a perfect opportunity to receive a "business education in a day" for free, October 20 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

The XPO is offering a jam-packed one-day course in small business management where attendees made timid by the business slowdown can take advantage of the "core curriculum" including:

Overcoming business obstacles with Colleen DeBaise, Wall St. Journal Small Business editor at the kick-off breakfast
Doing business in New York with recently appointed NYC Deputy Mayor for Economic Development, Robert K. Steel at the 5-Borough Chambers of Commerce Special Event
Social media trends from Gary Vaynerchuk and Robert Scoble

"Electives" (36 free seminars) will feature such experts as

Wendi Caplan-Carroll: successful e-marketing
Nancy A. Shenker: achieving ‚Äúplatinum pr‚Äù in the online era
Ramon Ray: using innovative technology to grow business
Brian Reich, Managing Director, little m media & former White House Briefing Director for Al Gore: Building Your Brand in the Digital Age

Other can‚Äôt-miss topics include: healthcare, sales, marketing, advertising, business development, best business practices, capital access, and much more. CLICK HERE for the complete seminar schedule.

The expected 12,000 attendees and 300 exhibitors will end the ‚Äúschool day‚Äù with their new friends at the event‚Äôs After-Hours Networking Party, the largest business mixer in state history.

"Many small business owners have hunkered down in their offices, spending hours connecting online to build or rebuild a business," according to Marc Sherer, President of Event Management, "The XPO is all about getting out and getting connected while learning and advancing skills -- live and in person with peers and experts."

The 2010 show floor will also include: SHOW FEATURES

Sprint Demo Arena discover the latest 4G mobile applications and technologies
Technology & Your Business Pavilion executive presentations, mini-seminars, panels and product demos
Business Resource Pavilion, the largest information hub at the XPO featuring experts from over 30 leading city, state and federal agencies
Time Warner Cable Business Class Cyber Caf√©, free coffee and internet in plush furniture provided by AFR Furniture Rental & Event Furnishings.

Admission to the XPO is free if you pre-register online: CLICK HERE

About the 2010 New York XPO For Business: It is presented by Time Warner Cable Business Class and Vu TelePresence and supported by Sprint, Constant Contact, Rackspace Hosting, The Hartford, Knob Creek, AFR Furniture Rental & Event Furnishings, Diversity Studio, Better Business Bureau ‚Äì Serving Metropolitan New York, Sobel Media, theONswitch, The Wall Street Journal, New York Post, New York Enterprise Report and Crain‚Äôs New York Business.

About Event Management: Event Management LLC is a Connecticut-based firm with over 20 years of experience in the production of major business shows and special events. Event Management produces trade shows throughout New England and New York. For additional information, visit www.EventManagement.org.

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Vu Launches TelePresence Videoconferencing System Customized for the SMB Market Brings Fortune 500 Quality Technology, Without the Cost or Complexity, to Entrepreneurial Businesses

New York, NY, October 20, 2010 ‚Äì Vu TelePresence, a global designer and marketer of display systems, today announced the availability of its TelePresence systems customized for the needs of SMBs, and the opening of Vu TelePoints, remote access conference suites available by the hour, to conduct high quality videoconferencing with the Vu system.

Vu TelePresence enables entrepreneurial businesses to gain the convenience and efficiency of conducting remote meetings, reviews, and interviews from the office, home or boardroom ‚Äì with the realism of higher-end systems costing [3-5 times] the price. About as easy to use as instant messaging, Vu Telepresence operates across low bandwidth environments. It‚Äôs available for multiple room size options, while maintaining HD quality images and sound.

"For those smaller organizations looking to grow, Vu TelePresence adds the sophistication of Fortune 500 technology without breaking the bank," says Chief Executive Officer Devita Saraf. "While other companies in the industry are focused on scaling down their large enterprise solutions to fit a different market, Vu is a customized solution specifically made for entrepreneurs and SMB professionals. We look at "Vu-ing" in the workplace not just as a costcutting measure, but as the new business lexicon."

Using lower bandwidth requirements, Vu TelePresence provides top line audio and video with HD picture quality (i.e., 1,047 billion colors), as well as multi-party conferencing, desktop screen-sharing capability, and 3,000 hours of video recording ‚Äì creating affordable, high quality communications. The system comes complete with:

Vu Master Control Unit
Pan-Tilt Zoom Camera with a 3.8 Optical Zoom and a 65-degree field of vision (upgradable to 1080p 10x Zoom)
Vu USB Speaker Tube
Vu USB Microphone

Vu TelePresence is available in two models: Vu TelePresence Pro for private conversations between 5 locations is suited for home offices, individual practices, employee conferences, remote workers, employee offices and even the CEO‚Äôs suite. Vu Telepresence Premier is designed for a larger audience in settings such as boardrooms, meeting rooms and classroom environments. Companies can also plug the system into their own HD monitors, and conference participants can also dial in using Vu software on their PCs.

The Vu TelePresence Pro is currently available for lease at $49.99 per month (without display unit). The complete system can be purchased for $1499.

"Constant communications without sacrificing quality and affordability is long overdue, especially for SMBs,‚Äù said Rich Reiffer, chief technology officer of Trivalent Group. "The Vu TelePresence device is one of the easiest teleconferencing systems I have personally ever used and there is extreme value in the product from the enterprise level down to a small shop. It is so fast that we have been able to use it with people joining on a conference phone and have the video stay in sync with the conference phone."

"The ability to 'read' an individual's body language during a meeting, be it with prospects, clients, vendors or employees, is priceless," added Ms. Saraf. "Typical telecommunications like email, chat or phone simply cannot provide one a true sense of how a person ‚Äòfeels‚Äô about your communication. Vu solves these issues by ‚Äòputting‚Äô you in the same room as your audience with the same benefits and productivity as being there in person."

The company also announced today that Vu TelePoint locations, remote access conference suites fully equipped with Vu TelePresence technology, are available in select areas across the country. Allowing professionals to stay connected to customers, prospects and employees when away from home are currently located in major cities, including New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Irvine, Oakland and Boston.

Vu TelePresence will be showcasing the technology for the first time ever at NYXPO on October 20 at the Javits Center. Vu will set up five Vu systems as registration points to handle all preregistrant check-ins, making it the first ever virtual registration experience at a trade show.

In addition, Vu TelePresence will be conducting a ‚ÄúTelepresence Makeover‚Äù competition at its booth (#426). The winner of the ‚ÄúMakeover‚Äù will be the company that makes the best case for why their organization would need TelePresence, and will include up to 3 Vu TelePresence systems.

About Vu TelePresence

Founded in 2007, Vu TelePresence is one of the leading telepresence solutions providers for the small and midsized business marketplace. Addressing the telecommunications needs of the category, the company‚Äôs flagship solution, Vu TelePresence® and its Vu TelePoint conference suites, provide an affordable solution with Fortune 500 level service levels. Vu TelePresence‚Äôs

North American Operations is headquartered in Cranberry, PA, with TelePoint locations in most major US and India cities (with future expansion into Europe and Central/South America) including New York, Chicago, Oakland, Boston, Irvine, Cleveland and Pittsburgh.

For more information contact:

Mariana Kosturos
Makovsky +Company
p. 212.508.9613
e. mkosturos@makovsky.com

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TIME WARNER CABLE BUSINESS CLASS PRESENTS FIFTH ANNUAL NEW YORK XPO FOR BUSINESS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEW YORK, NY ‚Äì October 12, 2010 ‚Äì Time Warner Cable Business Class in NYC announced today they will be the presenting sponsor of the Fifth Annual New York XPO for Business at the Jacob Javits Center on October 20, 2010. The company will also present the Cyber Caf√©, powered by Time Warner Cable Class Wideband Internet ‚Äì the company‚Äôs fastest Internet service to date with speeds up to 50 Mbps.

Known as the largest business event in the Northeast, Time Warner Cable Business Class has been a sponsor of the New York XPO for Business since the program‚Äôs inception five years ago. It will be the second year the company presents the Cyber Caf√©, which will feature 10 computer stations, plush seating, coffee, networking opportunities and more.

"At Time Warner Cable Business Class, we‚Äôre excited to be presenting sponsors at the New York XPO once again and bring local business owners and executives an opportunity to build brand awareness and gain valuable feedback,‚Äù said Ken Fitzpatrick, President, Business Class, Time Warner Cable - East Region. ‚ÄúWe‚Äôre spotlighting Business Class Wideband Internet at the Cyber Caf√© to demonstrate how faster Internet speeds can allow businesses to be more efficient and increase productivity. Many businesses will be exploring ways to grow their business, and at our booth we‚Äôll showcase the solutions Time Warner Cable Business Class can customize for businesses of all sizes so they can optimize operations."

Attendees to the New York XPO can visit Time Warner Cable at Booth #470, in front of the Cyber Caf√©. Business Class customers receive free admission to the New York XPO simply by bringing a copy of their latest bill. For more information on the New York XPO, visit http://www.eventmanagement.org/newyork.

Time Warner Cable Business Class Wideband Internet offers speeds up to 50 Mbps downstream and 5 Mbps upstream, as well as 24/7 support and up to 5 static IP addresses. Business Class Wideband Internet is subject to all applicable Business Class terms and bundle discounts. For information, visit http://www.twcbc.com/NYC.

About Time Warner Cable Business Class
Time Warner Cable Business Class, a division of Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC), offers a full compliment of business communications tools to small- and medium-sized businesses and enterprise-sized companies. Its phone, internet, Ethernet, cable and security solutions are enhanced by award-winning customer service and local support teams. Time Warner Cable Business Class was founded in 1998, offering high-speed Internet service as Road Runner Business Class. Today, it serves more than 280,000 business customers throughout Time Warner Cable‚Äôs markets. For more information please visit www.twcbc.com.

Time Warner Cable‚Äôs New York City Region serves customers in four NYC boroughs (Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island and western Brooklyn), Mt. Vernon, Hudson Valley (Orange, Sullivan, Ulster Counties and parts of Dutchess, Greene and Delaware Counties) and Bergen and Hudson Counties, New Jersey.

Contact:
Suzanne Giuliani
(212) 598-7391
suzanne.giuliani@twcable.com

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Exec Digital and Event Management Announce Partnership for 5th Annual New York XPO for Business in New York City, New York.

(San Diego, CA, October 5, 2010) Exec Digital and Event Management announce their partnership for the 5th Annual New York XPO for Business, which is taking place October 20th and is set to gather the regional business community to share information and discover the keys to business growth and financial success. This exhibition will be taking place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, New York.

New York XPO for Business caters to senior level decision makers in all types of industries looking to expand their business. This is the largest business-to-business marketplace in the region. Free education will be offered throughout the day and will include over 30 quality information sessions covering sales, marketing, advertising, business growth, best business practices, management and much more! You‚Äôll be able to identify the latest products and services to meet your competitive challenges and discover the keys to financial success and stability.

Exec Digital‚Äôs partnership with the 5th Annual New York XPO for Business offers its readers the chance to become educated on cutting edge topics, opportunities to connect with high profile industry peers, and customized presentations on the latest technology and innovation from leading suppliers.

For more information about this conference or Exec Digital magazine, please visit

http://www.execdigital.com/events-tradeshows/5th-annual-new-york-xpo and
http://www.eventmanagement.org/newyork/index.php.

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Business Review USA and Event Management Announce Partnership for 5th Annual New York XPO for Business in New York City, New York.

(San Diego, CA, October 5, 2010) Business Review USA and Event Management announce their partnership for the 5th Annual New York XPO for Business, which is taking place October 20th and is set to gather the regional business community to share information and discover the keys to business growth and financial success. This exhibition will be taking place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, New York.

Business Review USA‚Äôs partnership with the 5th Annual New York XPO for Business offers its readers the chance to become educated on cutting edge topics, opportunities to connect with high profile industry peers, and customized presentations on the latest technology and innovation from leading suppliers.

For more information about this conference or Business Review USA magazine, please visit http://www.businessreviewusa.com/events-tradeshows/5th-annual-new-york-xpo and http://www.eventmanagement.org/newyork/index.php.

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Event Management Announces 5th Annual New York XPO For Business

Presented by Time Warner Cable Business Class & Vu TelePresence

Regional event to engage, educate and empower businesses throughout the Northeast!

New York, NY. ‚Äì (September 29, 2010) ‚Äì More than 12,000 business professionals are expected to attend the Fifth Annual New York XPO For Business, the largest and most comprehensive B2B networking conference in the Northeast. The XPO will take place from 9:00am until 5:00pm on October 20, 2010 at the world famous Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The XPO, which is free to attend (pre-registration required), will feature hundreds of exhibitors, over 36 complimentary educational seminars, unlimited networking and valuable special events to support business growth.

Marc Sherer, President of Event Management, said that the show attracts strong support from the country‚Äôs leading media, trade associations, government agencies, business organizations, minority councils, corporate sponsors and municipalities.

‚ÄúXPO is a community that represents businesses of all sizes from virtually every industry and profession in our region. This regional event helps to connect executives and independent owners with leading companies that offer unique solutions to running effective, stable and profitable businesses,‚Äù Sherer stated.

The New York XPO For Business offers multiple opportunities for business professionals from throughout the region to meet and network. The XPO begins with The Wall Street Journal Kick-Off Breakfast and is followed by the 5-Borough Chambers of Commerce Special Event, featuring New York City Deputy Mayor, Robert K. Steel. This day of business building will conclude with the After-Hours Networking Party, the largest business mixer in state history!

In addition to the special events, the show floor will house many unique features to round out the offerings of the XPO to make it the most comprehensive business event in the Northeast.

Show floor features include the Sprint Demo Arena, where attendees can discover the latest 4G mobile applications and technologies; the Technology & Your Business Pavilion, which will include executive presentations, mini-seminars, panels and product demos; the Business Resource Pavilion, the largest information hub at the XPO featuring experts from over 30 leading city, state and federal agencies; and the Time Warner Cable Business Class Cyber Caf√©, where attendees can receive free coffee and check their email in plush furniture provided by AFR Furniture Rental & Event Furnishings.

The show floor will buzz as approximately 12,000 attendees tour more than 300 business exhibits and participate in their choice of 36 free seminars offered by high-profile speakers and industry leaders. Vital seminar topics include social media, technology, healthcare, sales, marketing, advertising, business development, best business practices, capital access, email marketing and much more. The seminar schedule may be viewed by visiting http://tiny.cc/jhsty.

Admission to the New York XPO For Business is free if you pre-register and, and the business community is invited to attend. Interested participants may pre-register at http://tiny.cc/neunp.

The 2010 New York XPO For Business is presented by Time Warner Cable Business Class and Vu TelePresence and supported by Sprint, Constant Contact, Rackspace Hosting, The Hartford, Knob Creek, AFR Furniture Rental & Event Furnishings, Diversity Studio, Better Business Bureau ‚Äì Serving Metropolitan New York, Sobel Media, theONswitch, The Wall Street Journal, New York Post, New York Enterprise Report and Crain‚Äôs New York Business.

Booth space is still available but limited, so call 866-44-EVENT or visit http://tiny.cc/gmw5y.